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Katikati Open-Air Art supports and promotes New Zealand artists, manages Katikati Mural Town icons and The Carlton Gallery in the Arts Junction

19/05/2026

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 familiar corners of Aotearoa , from coastal scenes to the nostalgic Kiwi icons that spark memories for so many of us. His work has been exhibited widely across New Zealand and features in collections here and overseas.

Leigh Barbosa shares a deeply personal body of work created during her time in northern Portugal, where she first learned lino printing. Originally trained in fashion design, Leigh’s creative practice now spans printmaking and ceramics. This is her first exhibition, and we are thrilled to showcase her beautiful, thoughtful pieces.

Black Shed Pottery completes the exhibition with handcrafted ceramics that bring warmth, texture, and a grounded sense of place.

Come in, take your time, and enjoy this stunning mix of colour, craft, and storytelling.

Open daily at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Road, Katikati

04/05/2026

𝗧𝗲 𝗞𝗼 𝗢𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗮, 𝗸𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗻𝗴𝗮̄ 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮,
𝗞𝗼 𝗧𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗮-𝗮-𝗵𝗼𝗲, 𝗸𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗲 𝗻𝗴𝗮̄ 𝗔𝘄𝗮,
𝗞𝗼 𝗧𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮, 𝗸𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶 𝗻𝗴𝗮̄ 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗮,
𝗞𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗵𝗮, 𝗸𝗼 𝗡𝗴𝗮̄𝘁𝗶 𝗛𝗮𝘂𝗮̄ 𝗻𝗴𝗮̄ 𝗜𝘄𝗶.
𝗞𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗺𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘂.

In conversation with contemporary Māori artist Hemi Stewart ✒️

During the curation process of our current exhibition 𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗢 𝗔𝗧𝗨,
we’ve been noticing the bold colours and abstract notes emerging in Hemi’s most recent work, and were curious to understand what’s driving this vibrant shift.

His paintings feel alive, layered with reflection, movement, and a growing confidence in a personal visual language that continues to evolve.

Building on previous exhibitions, Hemi is developing a distinctive style shaped in part by the influence of mentor, New Zealand artist and writer Darcy Nicholas, alongside his own lived experience and cultural grounding.

The works are striking for their use of bold, bright tones and contrasting colour; a palette that actively seeks to uplift and energise both the viewer and the surrounding environment.
Nature plays a central role in this expression: deep blues echo ngā Awa, ngā Roto, and te Moana; rich browns ground the work in earth and local fauna; vibrant greens speak to flora and mountainous landscapes.

This new body of work embraces a more holistic approach, where form, colour, and meaning converge in an abstract context.

Hemi is also exploring new territory drawing on the spiritual dimensions of Te Āo Māori and his upbringing on the marae.

Technically, his process continues to expand, incorporating stencil and screen-printing methods, where colour is not always applied directly to the canvas, resulting in layered, textured compositions that invite closer engagement.

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To discover more, join Hemi Stewart for:
𝗞𝗼̄𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗼 & 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Saturday 9 May | 11am–1pm
Carlton Gallery, The Arts Junction

01/05/2026

🧵✨ 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭? 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧!✨🧵

Join this fun and relaxed Learn to Sew Workshop designed especially for complete beginners. No experience needed, just bring yourself and get ready to learn a new skill in a friendly, supportive environment.

You’ll gain confidence using a sewing machine, learn practical basics, and enjoy creating something with your own hands. Plus, lunch and all materials are included 🙌

📍 The Arts Junction , Katikati
📅 May 2
🕙 10am – 2pm

Spaces are limited, so book now and start your sewing journey! 🪡🧵

23/04/2026

𝑷𝒐𝒏𝒐 𝑨𝒕𝒖 – 𝑯𝒆̄𝒎𝒊 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒕 & 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝑬𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒕𝒕

Two artists, two journeys - grounded in identity, culture, and storytelling.

𝐇𝐞̄𝐦𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭 brings a lifetime of making into his practice, shaped by whakapapa, whānau, and early experiences in carving and construction. His work carries a strong connection to Te Ao Māori, translating cultural narratives into sculptural form.

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐭, a Rotorua-based Māori wahine artist, creates from a deeply personal reconnection with her whakapapa. Her work is guided by māoritanga and a strong focus on mana wāhine, celebrating identity, resilience, and cultural strength.

Together, their practices offer a powerful reflection on heritage, belonging, and the stories that shape us.

Visit us in Katikati, and discover something more. 👀

𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐎 𝐀𝐓𝐔
20 April - 17 May 2026
Carlton Gallery, The Arts Junction
Open daily

16/04/2026

Quick quick!! Barry is being installed right now!! No time to dither, rattle your dags, get a wriggle on, go see our main man coming back home!!!!

09/04/2026

𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆?
by Julie-Grace Clifton

Walking last week along the footpath, opposite the Talisman Hotel, I stopped for a decent look at the mural above the hotel’s entrance. Over on the hotel side of the road, you might not particularly notice the artwork if you were watching where you were going, or looking out for a carpark.

This mural, called 𝑮𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒐𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆, is of a horse and gig, and one slumped passenger. The artist is 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, originally from Holland.

It was nearly Easter, and State Highway 2 choker with a stream of cars, utes, trucks; although perhaps fewer than you might expect, given the national fuel situation.

Perhaps the horse and gig, used widely in the 19th century, are the future? Indeed, this method of transport was driverless well before today’s vehicle models.
A drinker who consumed too much liquor at the Talisman and passed out, could be unceremoniously plonked into his gig, the horse unhitched, and, once started off in the right direction, the horse would get the passenger safely home.

Unless, that is, a particular practical joke was pulled on the comatose passenger. Local tricksters sometimes rode ahead to the man’s farm gate, took the horse out of its shafts, then led the animal inside. They’d shut the gate, pass the shafts through, reattach them to the horse’s harness. The horse is now on one side of the gate, the gig on the other. Neither can move forwards or backwards.

The mural shows this ‘𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒’ situation.
I like to think the horse was well rewarded for its service.

Julie-Grace Clifton
-Grace Clifton

𝑮𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒐𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆
by Peter Enter
Mural N.40
Main Road Katikati

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Acknowledgement – A big thank you to our volunteer Julie-Grace for walking the town streets and shining a light on the stories behind our murals! :)

30/03/2026

Mōrena Katikati,

BARRY UPDATE!!!

Coming to you live all the way from my office... Barry's surgery went very well, although I do think he has lost quite a bit of weight. Is it just me?

To our left we have the wonderful Mr Donald Paterson (lead surgeon) and to the right the infamous Steve Graveson (assistant surgeon).

Not long now Katikati, until Barry is back in town reading his paper. Keep watching this space!!

Have a magical day...

27/03/2026

𝑩𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆

Step a little closer into the world behind the work of Rhiannon Myers, a practice shaped by curiosity and a deep connection to fibre and land.

Rhiannon Myers’ craft is rooted in a journey that began unexpectedly - "𝑚𝑦 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑖𝑏𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛." What started as a way to pass time during daily commutes in Toronto quickly evolved into a deep and enduring engagement with fibre. From knitting, her creative process expanded into weaving, natural dyes, and spinning, later supported by formal studies in fibre arts.

Describing herself as having a 𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑙, Myers has lived and worked across places, gathering skills, materials, and knowledge that now inform a richly layered approach.

After travelling and training internationally, she settled here in the Bay of Plenty, where her work is shaped by a close connection to the land.
Raising her own fibre sheep and cultivating a small dye garden, Rhiannon works with materials she has grown, gathered, and processed herself. "𝐿𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝐼 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ… 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒."

Visit our current exhibition 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆, and discover more about local Rhiannon Myers and her contemporary textile practice.

𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆
23 Mach - 19 April 2026
Carlton Gallery, The Arts Junction
Open daily

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