Reyburn House – Historic Villa, Art Gallery & Shop
Northland Society of Arts
Nestled down at the iconic Town Basin in Whangarei, this lovingly restored historic villa houses some real delights. Home to the thriving Northland Society of Arts, who were established back in 1989, they continue to host exhibition space for artists to hire, along with a boutique shop filed with unique pieces of local artworks.
Following the Hatea River, and just a quick walk through our Heritage Rose gardens, you will find the Reyburn Art Studio. This creative space houses the Firebirds Ceramic group along with a main studio space where you can see creation happening or join classes and workshops.
Entry to the Gallery is free but a donation is always appreciated.
What’s on at the Gallery…
Take the virtual tour !
Try a virtual tour from your own home. Works on mobile, tablet and through a browser on a PC or Mac.
Just choose a room and, using finger or mouse, move around a 360° room view. Zoom in and out, move left & right.
Happy viewing! Call in to see the real artworks when you can.
7 July – 2 August
Voices of Hope – Behind the Smile
Galleries 1, 2 & 3
Presented by Voices of Hope in collaboration with internationally renowned photographer and director Tom Gould, Behind the Smile isn’t just an exhibition you look at, it’s one you experience!
Using your own phone and headphones, you’ll hear the personal stories of eleven New Zealanders with lived experience of mental health challenges while standing in front of their portraits. The combination of photography and storytelling creates a thoughtful and deeply personal experience.
I’d really encourage you to spend some time with this exhibition. It isn’t one you rush through. Bring your headphones if you can, listen to the stories, and let yourself experience it.
(A small number of headphones will also be available to borrow from the gallery.)
Learn more here
Liam Astbury & Victoria Little – Near the Sea
Gallery 4
Sharing the gallery this month is Near the Sea, an exhibition celebrating our coastline through playful gelli plate printmaking.
Liam Astbury and Victoria Little have created a beautiful collection of works exploring texture, layering and the unexpected surprises that make this printmaking process so unique.
If you’ve never explored printmaking before, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover something a little different.
A Selection of History
Gallery 5
From the NSA Archives we present a selection of artwork from well known Northland Artists, come and have a look!
Opportunities for Artists
Upcoming group Exhibitions:
Winter Wonderland: Through the Wardrobe
4 August – 30 August 2026
Exclusive to NSA Members • Unlimited Entries • $20 per artwork • All mediums welcome
Multicultural Art Exhibition
Opening 1 September 2026
Celebrating culture, identity and community • Curated exhibition • Submissions now open
Squared Up! 2
Coming October 2026
12″ x 12″ format exhibition • Open to all mediums • Fundraiser supporting the Northland Society of Arts
Winter Wonderland Exhibition
4 August – 30 August 2026
As winter settles in, we’d love NSA Members’ help creating something a little magical.
This August, Reyburn House will become Winter Wonderland: Through the Wardrobe. Visitors will be invited to step through the wardrobe and discover a wonderland filled with artwork created by NSA members.
Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme if they wish, but all artwork is welcome.We’re going to transform Reyburn House into a magical winter experience, and we’d love you to be part of it.
Exclusive to NSA Members
Unlimited entries
$20 entry fee per artwork
Free replacements if your artwork sells
Any medium accepted
Multicultural Art Exhibition
Opening 1 September 2026
The Multicultural Society Exhibition returns following a successful exhibition last year.
This exhibition celebrates the many cultures that make up our community and invites artists to share work that reflects their identity, heritage, experiences, traditions, or cultural connections.
Artists are invited to submit images and information about their artwork for consideration.
Share who you are with us!
Squared Up! 2
Coming October 2026
Back by popular demand, Squared Up! returns for a second year.
Open to artists working in any medium, the challenge is simple: create an artwork that fits within a 12″ x 12″ format. Last year’s exhibition showcased an incredible variety of creative responses, and we’re excited to see what artists come up with this year.
As a fundraiser supporting the Northland Society of Arts, Squared Up! helps us continue providing exhibitions, opportunities, and creative spaces for artists throughout Northland.
Make sure you are first to know next year and join our Squared Up! mailing list by emailing SquaredUp@reyburnhouse.co.nz