Welcome to the Ashburton Society of Arts

Scholarship Applications Open

To promote the visual arts, our annual scholarship award is intended to financially assist students towards completing their Fine Arts degrees. There is one $1000 Scholarship available each year….
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Workshops

Our workshops often fill up fast. Join our art workshops tutored by a selection of talented guest artists
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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….
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Welcome to the Ashburton Society of Arts

Become part of a supportive and creative art community.

We encourage artists to express themselves and create unique works of art whatever the chosen medium. Our society offers a wide range of workshops, special interest groups, exhibitions and social activities.

We welcome all artists whether beginners or experienced.

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Exhibitions

Exhibit, view and buy art in our regular selling gallery exhibitions and our annual exhibition

Art Groups

Begin or continue your artistic journey on a regular basis, join one of our Art Groups today.

Workshops

Come and enjoy learning new skills with our talented tutors at the Short Street Studio.