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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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