Artists Studios
There are approximately ten artists working on site at The Quarry Art Centre. A wide range of studios are often available for hire. If you wish to inquire about studio space available contact The Quarry Office.
Our current studio holders include Ceramic Artists, Painters, Jewelers and Sculptors. See below for info on our talented Resident Artists.
Art Studios Available
For hire & Rent
Do you need a space to create your art? Are you looking for a relaxing and peaceful environment to work in? This is the place you may be looking for…
(click title for more info)
Anna Scott - Davidson & Jeanine Oxenius - Studio 1 Coffee Shop / Gallery
Coffees, Paintings, Ceramics and Printmaking
Janine Oxenious & Anna Scott-Davidson have recently reopened the coffee shop at the Quarry, transforming studio 1 into a quaint little gallery to showcase their work.
Jess Foote - Studio 2
Painter
Jess Foote is a self taught artist - born and raised in Whangarei, mum of 7yr old Sharn. “I have begun this year to develop my own personal painting style, something unique to me, and yeah, trying to make painting my career. I get my inspiration to paint mostly from within - i have a crazy imagination, and I’m loving exploring that, it’s been really fulfilling to paint what I want to paint and to not be trying to fit into any kind of mold”.
Jim Bonaface - Studio 3
Greenstone Carver
Rachele Donaldson - Studio 4
Painter, poet, fashion designer
Growing up in Ruakaka, Rachele applied herself towards art and fashion all throughout school which followed on to Wellington to obtain a Diploma in Fashion Design.
Karen Hitchman - Sudio 6
Mosaics
Karen has been into mosaic since 2002 and feels such enjoyment and passion for her work. “ It’s all about putting the pieces together and sharing it with other people while tutoring both here at the Quarry and at Whau Valley Waioria Trust.
Axelle Faur - Studio 7
Painter
Axelle works with black and white photography, acrylic painting and mixed media drawing. She has been exhibiting in France and New Zealand since 1993.
Mark Mitchell - Studio 9
Ceramic Artist
Mark has been a full time Ceramic Artist since 2006 having been represented in New Zealand’s premier ceramic awards numerous times, receiving a merit in 2006.
In 2007 Mark was selected to represent New Zealand in China as resident artist at the Fule International Ceramic Museums.
Hana Ott - Studio 10
Jeweller - Hott Metal - wearable sculptures
“My work is about nature, feelings and where we came from.
Each piece is original, existing only once – like each of us”.
Tui Taylor. Walking Lizzard & Sunflower Gallery (Unit 1)
Painting / Printmaking
Starting off as a child painting by numbers, Tui has come a long way in the last 30 years (in Whangarei), and has been focusing on more on experimental acrylic paintings both abstract style and seascapes. Using bright and contrasting colours, she is able to easily capture the attention of her audience.
Recent exhibitions:
‘Art from the Heart’ Acrylic Paintings. Yvonne Rust Gallery 2008
Endless Summer festival exhibition in the W.D.C. foyer. Printmaking. 2005.
(For Tui’s classes, click on her name above).