Unexpected Journeys Ending this Sunday the 1st of June. The life of materials and consumer goods is often very predictable. They’re used for their designated purpose and when they are no longer of use they’re discarded. These unloved things are the materials Phil uses for his creations. Whether it is an oil painting from an…
𝐍 𝐄 𝐖 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Monday 4th of August @ Carlton Gallery 𝐴𝑛𝑎 𝑇𝑒𝑜𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑜 – 𝐴 𝑀𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑔𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡, 𝑆𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 We are so thrilled to welcome renowned Pasifika artist 𝑨𝒏𝒂 𝑻𝒆𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒐 to Katikati with her latest striking exhibition at the Carlton Gallery. Ana's vibrant and contemporary works are inspired by her Samoan…
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! We’re thrilled to welcome renowned New Zealand born Samoan artist 𝐀𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐨 to Katikati for a full-day creative experience! 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞 is more than a workshop — it’s an exploration of carving, culture, and identity through Ana’s unique artistic lens. --- Sat 30 August | 10AM–5PM | The Arts Junction |…
We’re delighted to present 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒆 – 𝑰𝒏 𝒂 𝑫𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 at the Carlton Gallery. 1 Sept – 28 Sept - Open Daily UK-born and now based in New Zealand, Tony’s work is inspired by coastlines, landscapes, and people. This new collection explores the transformative power of light. Working in oil, gouache, and charcoal, Tony…
Now Showing at the Carlton Gallery We’re delighted to present the work of 𝑹𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒄𝒂 𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒎𝒂𝒏-𝑵𝒈𝒂̄𝒑𝒐̄ – a Taranaki-born, Waikato-based artist whose practice celebrates the beauty of the everyday. Working primarily in watercolour, Rebecca transforms fleeting, often-overlooked moments — from the glow of light through the quiet rhythm of daily routines — into luminous and thoughtful…
Now showing at the Carlton Gallery, a beautiful new exhibition celebrating colour, craft, and the stories that shape us. 18th May to 14th June. We’re proud to present new work by Graham Young and Leigh Barbosa, alongside a supporting display from Black Shed Pottery. Graham Young brings his signature realism and vibrant colour, capturing the…
Calling all art and woodwork lovers. Our next exhibition is something truly extraordinary. From Monday 15 June to Sunday 12 July, the Carlton Gallery is delighted to present a new exhibition by Mike Tate. Mike’s practice has evolved from earlier native timber pieces into a distinctive style that still honours a wood‑inspired aesthetic, now reimagined…
The Carlton Gallery is proud to hold the IWA a Matatriki exhibition. Held during the season of Matariki, IWA brings together nine artists whose individual practices span a range of mediums, stories, and creative approaches. Together they present eighty-one works that reflect personal journeys, cultural connections, and creative expression. The name IWA reflects the number…
The Carlton Gallery is proud to be hosting this beautiful and heart warming exhibition. 10th August to 23rd August The Carlton Gallery, The Arts Junction, 36 Main Road, Katikati Tūmanako! (meaning Hope!) is an annual art exhibition for tamariki/children and taiohi/young people to create works of art to share their aspirations for a peaceful, inclusive and nuclear…
24th August - 6th September 2026 Katikati College students have officially opened their exhibition at Carlton Gallery today, and it is absolutely worth a visit. These young artists have explored both abstract art and realism to express a sense of light, movement, and emotion. They’ve experimented with texture, layering, and the contrast of light and…