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Ngā Ringatoi Auaha o Ahuriri
Your community gallery ☀️
Nestled in the heart of Te Matau-a-Māui

Who we are…
• Creative Arts Napier is the Community Arts Council for Napier
• Creative Arts Napier governance is managed through an elected Board, which ensures that all relevant grants, donations and sponsorships are applied to activities that:
• Encourage participation by all sections of the community in the arts and other cultural and educational activities
• Promote Arts in the community
• Advocate the Arts in the community.

18/06/2026

❄️CAN Winter Art Market❄️
12 June - 1 July 2026
CAN Main Gallery | 16 Byron St, Napier
Open Monday–Saturday | 10am–4pm
Free entry at all times

✨Featured stalls:
1. Polymer clay jewellery & magnets by Bean Flower
2. Ponchos made from repurposed shawls by Jill Melrose
3. Repurposed pallet wood art by Woodcycle Creations
4. Upcycled badges, cards, and coin purses by Julia Rose Upcycle
5. Beaded jewellery & accessories by CanBead
6. Fluid art decor & coasters by Sandi Wilson
7. Botanical resin jewellery & decor by Botanical Boutiques

16/06/2026

A closer look at a few of Janice Hambly's beautiful floral paintings. What's your favourite flower? 👀🌸🌼

This lovely micro exhibition is available for viewing and purchase in our foyer space until the end of June!

‘Flowers’
Janice Hambly
CAN Foyer Space
01.06.26-30.06.26

15/06/2026

✨❄️CAN's Winter Art Market has arrived! ✨❄️

Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, something special for your home, or simply want to support local artists and makers, the Winter Art Market is the perfect winter outing.

Explore original artwork, ceramics & pottery, beeswax candles, unique jewellery, natural skincare, indoor & outdoor décor, and more - all created or designed right here in Hawke’s Bay by talented local creatives.

Winter Art Market
12 June - 1 July 2026
CAN Main Gallery | 16 Byron St, Napier
Open Monday–Saturday | 10am–4pm

Free entry at all times
Cash and EFTPOS accepted

12/06/2026

Today marks 10 years since our accounting wizard Maree started at Creative Arts Napier!

Maree is an integral part of CAN, performing magic behind the scenes handling bookings with our Bookings Team, and making sure our staff and wonderful artists get paid.

Congrats on a decade at the gallery Maree, we love having you here 🥰

10/06/2026

Appreciate the little things in life with these gorgeous miniature oil paintings in our small gallery. Local beloved artist and animal activist Kate White's 'The Crow Road' traces the journey between Waipukurau and Ocean Beach, beginning where Kate was born and ending at one of her favorite lookout spots.

A talented artist and lover of the underdogs of nature, Kate's latest exhibition at CAN weaves together memory, landscape, and the story of the Rook - a bird that continues to be misunderstood by many.

‘The Crow Road’
Kate White
CAN Small Gallery
05.06.26-18.06.26

08/06/2026

Inspired by the beauty of flowers she has lovingly grown herself, Janice Hambly’s latest exhibition in our foyer space is a celebration of colour and floral beauty.
A retired teacher, Janice is also a musician, gardener, and much-loved member of the Napier Salvation Army community.
Come see these gorgeous acrylic paintings for yourself at CAN for the month of June🌸🎨

‘Flowers’
Janice Hambly
CAN Foyer Space
01.06.26-30.06.26

04/06/2026

✨CAN Winter Art Market Opening Night✨

Next Friday at CAN, be one of the first to peruse the handmade, thoughtfully crafted goodies in our main gallery with an evening of shopping and mingling.

Explore original wall art, pottery, jewellery, candles, and much more - all locally made by talented artists and makers! Enjoy a complimentary snack and drink while you shop, with alcoholic beverages available to purchase at the front desk.

Free entry, all welcome! Cash, EFTPOS, and bank transfer accepted.

📅Friday 12th June 2026
🕔 5–7pm
📍Creative Arts Napier Main Gallery | 16 Byron Street, Napier

03/06/2026

In CAN's main gallery, enjoy the HB Arts Trail Guidebook preview exhibition, featuring 35 beautiful works by incredibly talented local artists.

Spanning both Hastings and Napier, these exhibitions
offer an early look at the artists, creativity, and diverse
work that will feature in this year’s Hawke’s Bay Arts
Trail and upcoming 2026-27 Guidebook - to be released
September 2026.

• Creative Arts Napier Exhibition: 29th May – 10th June
• Hastings Arts Centre Exhibition: 1st June – 13th June

Featuring over 100 participating artists, including many
new to the Trail this year, the exhibitions are a chance
to begin planning your November weekends, discover
new artists, and get a feel for the people and places
behind the work.

Whether you’re already planning your November
weekends or discovering the Arts Trail for the first time,
all are welcome.

02/06/2026

Only one full day left to experience 'Seaborne' in CAN's small gallery! These beachy beauties are available until around midday this Thursday.

Inspired by a deep love of swimming and water, this exhibition features paintings by Andie Bennie, with photographs and poetry by Tina Godbert.

‘Seaborne’
Andie Bennie & Tina Godbert
CAN Small Gallery
15.05.26-04.06.26

29/05/2026

CAN will be closed Monday June 1st for King's Birthday. Have great long weekend art lovers! 🎨

We'll still be open Saturday May 30th, so pop in to check out some beautiful art and our wonderful retail shop.

What's on at CAN:
Main Gallery - HB Arts Trail Guidebook Exhibition
Small Gallery - Seaborne by Andie Bennie & Tina Godbert
Workshop - A World of Colour by Bruce & Diana Glasgow (extended 1 week)
Foyer - Flowers by Janice Hambly (from June 2nd)

Address

16 Byron Street
Napier
4110

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+6468359448

Website

http://www.thecan.co.nz/

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