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61st Exhibition Entries Open

Entries are now open for the 61st ASA Annual Exhbition!
Our Annual Exhibition featuring Art, Applied Art & Craft, Sculpture and Photography attracts several hundred entries from all over New Zealand.
With almost $10,000 in awards thanks to our generous sponsors, and all the work available for sale, what’s stopping you from entering?
See our Exhibition Page for full information including the entry form and conditions of entry.

12/05/2025
Join an art group

Our art groups are a great for doing art socially. Come to the Short St Studio and spend some time creating art on a regular basis with other artists.
We have regular groups for general art and crafts as well as groups for specific topics such as print making and figure drawing.
Explore our art groups

26/03/2025
Workshops
Our workshops often fill up fast. Join our art workshops tutored by a selection of talented guest artists
Learn more on our Workshops Page or sign up below
- Realism Oil Painting Workshop with Sean Fietje
  
  9.30 am to 4 pm Saturday 16th August 2025 This realism oil painting workshop suits beginners as well as confident artists. Students will learn my complete process for painting ‘Lake Sarah’, a classic lake and mountain scene from deep in the Craigieburn Valley. Realism oil painting is not as scary as it looks once you…
  
  $185.00 – $190.00
  
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- Wildflower Painting Workshop with Corina Hazlett
  
  Saturday 10th May 2025 The Wildflowers workshop suits beginners to drawing and painting and is one of Corina’s most popular workshops. No previous experience necessary and it’s a fun way to spend the day with a friend creating your very own artwork to take home with you. Students will learn how to handle acrylics with…
  
  $220.00 – $230.00
  
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- An Introduction to Natural History Illustration with Belinda Biggs Workshop
  
  9:30am – 4:00 pm Sat 5 – Sun 6 April Belinda is an award winning artist and tutor who teaches classes, workshops, and painting holidays around the globe. Natural History Illustration is a wonderful way of portraying interesting, the unusual or just your favourite animals, flowers, shells, fungi, etc. With an eye for detail, in…
  
  $165.00 – $175.00
  
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25/03/2025