Exhibitions & Events
The exhibition and public event programme at Mairangi Arts Centre strives to expand our contribution to the arts in Aotearoa. The programme consists of a combination of MAC-curated exhibitions, exhibitions by the public and wider community, and exhibitions of our local MAC community. Members and students have the opportunity to exhibit in the annual MAC Members exhibition and the MAC Showcase exhibition for students and tutors. MAC members also have the opportunity to exhibit independently on our MAC Artspace walls.
There are various opportunities for the general public to submit their work in entry-by-fee exhibitions and notification of these exhibitions are communicated via our website, social media pages, and e-newsletter. We also accept proposals year-round from individuals and other community organisations who wish to exhibit and/or host an event at Mairangi Arts Centre.
12th Hibiscus & Bays Arts Awards
This annual awards exhibition, sponsored & proudly supported by Auckland Council’s Hibiscus & Bays Local Board, celebrates artistic and creative
practices in New Zealand.
Exhibitors will be selected by a panel of respected arts professionals. Their work will be on display in the 12th Hibiscus & Bays Arts Awards from the 23 May – 13 June 2026.
The Nothing Place
Hewson Gallery
In the last decades there has been a shift in how the act of adoption is viewed. With the formal apologies to compensation for harms done.
This work is about the connection that adoptees identify with.
Threads of Friendship – North Shore Embroiderers’ Guild
Main Gallery
On View: Thursday 9 – Sunday 19 April
North Shore Embroiderers’ Guild Biennial Exhibition “Threads of Friendship”, has a very apt title as it celebrates those who stitch together. Recently celebrating 40 years of our Guild, we will have a reshowing of previous trophy winners pieces, “40 Winning Years” plus 3 judged categories in addition to pieces from numerous classes held in the past 2 years.