Exhibitions

The Quarry Arts Centre can be a place to showcase, promote and distribute your art. This page shares upcoming, current and past exhibitions in the Yvonne Rust Gallery - our core gallery space.

Reflections
Reflections
REFLECTIONSExhibition featuring Stanley Austin Yvonne Rust Gallery | 5 – 28 February 2026 Opening: Thursday 5 February | 5–7pm   Discover REFLECTIONS, a striking new collection of abstract ceramic works by... Read more...
Whangārei @ Work
Whangārei @ Work
Whangārei @ WorkExhibition featuring Liam Martyn Astbury & Victoria Little Yvonne Rust Gallery |16–30 January 2026 Opening: Friday 16 Jan, 5–7pm   A compelling visual tribute to the working people... Read more...
shOUT!
shOUT!
shOUT! Whangārei Pride Group exhibition Yvonne Rust Gallery | Fri 6 – Fri 27 March Opening: Fri 6 March | 5–7pm   shOUT! 2026 brings together Rainbow artists from across... Read more...
Viva La Revolution
Viva La Revolution
Viva La Revolution - Ceramics Diploma Students Exhibition  14 – 30 NOV Otago Polytechnic Ceramics Diploma Students Exhibition  Through a diverse range of methods, clays and firings and with hands, minds... Read more...
Quarry Ceramic Awards (QCA) 2026
Quarry Ceramic Awards (QCA) 2026
🏺 QCA 2026 🏺 Event  Date  Submissions Open  3 Nov 2025  Submissions Close  28 Feb 2026, 11:59pm  Entrant Notifications  5 March 2026  Delivery of Selected Works  23-28 Mar 2026  Awards... Read more...
Carved Up
Carved Up
CARVED UP: Exhibition & Workshop Series Join us for CARVED UP, A group exhibition in Stone and Bone with a photographic component. The show offers reflections on the current and... Read more...
Stepping Stones Exhibition
Stepping Stones Exhibition
Stepping Stones group exhibition - opens Nov 13th at 10am. The exhibition will open at 10am, Nov 13th with a showcase in The Art Shed. Works will then be displayed... Read more...
Staff Past & Present
Staff Past & Present
Staff Past & Present Bi-annual group show celebrating the creative side of current and former Quarry Arts employees.  Exhibition opens Friday 29th August, 5pm Exhibition open 30th August – 26th... Read more...
Studio Artists’25
Studio Artists’25
Studio Artists 25 is a vibrant celebration of the Quarry Arts Centre’s talented studio holders for 2025. This dynamic exhibition brings together a rich tapestry of mediums—including uku, ceramics, sculpture, woodcarving,... Read more...
Manawa Tea Bowl Fundraiser
Manawa Tea Bowl Fundraiser
Manawa Tea Bowl Fundraiser Exhibition Manawa Tea Bowl Fundraiser Exhibition is a stunning showcase of 58 handcrafted ceramic tea bowls by 31 artists who took part in this year’s Manawa... Read more...
Exhibit at the Quarry
Exhibit at the Quarry
The Quarry Arts Centre can be a place to showcase, promote and distribute your art. We have two spaces on site suitable as gallery space; The Yvonne Rust Gallery and... Read more...