Historic Villa, Art Gallery & Shop
Non-Profit Arts Society
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 and Fire Frenzy along with a main studio space for various groups to hire.
Entry to the Gallery is free but a donation is always appreciated. Run as a non-profit by mostly volunteers, your donation would help us to keep supporting Northland Artists.
SHARE YOUR STORY – Multicultural Exhibition
Join us this July at Reyburn House Art Gallery for a vibrant Multicultural Art Exhibition celebrating identity, culture, and connection.
Opening night – All Welcome!
Reyburn House Art Gallery, Whangārei
8 July – 3 August 2025
This is more than a show. It’s a celebration of the stories we carry, the cultures we’re part of, and the creativity that connects us. Let your art speak. Let it shine.
ENTRY FORM HERE…
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.
ART EXHIBITIONS ON NOW…
Matariki – Group Show – Galleries 1 & 2
A selection of Northland artists celebrating Matariki – Matariki’s core values include remembering, celebrating the present, and looking to the future, as well as the broader principles of Mātauranga Māori, unity, sharing, and environmental stewardship.
Kissing Point Artists – Gallery 3 & 5
The Kissing Point Artists are a collective of enthusiastic creatives who meet weekly at the Whangārei Cruising Club. Ranging from complete beginners to experienced exhibitors, the group brings together a diverse mix of styles and perspectives in a supportive, untutored environment. Though informal in structure, the group thrives on peer encouragement, shared knowledge, and a passion for painting together in good company.
Anne Sunde – Untitled – Gallery 4
I went to Art school at the Learning Connexion in Wellington about 20 years ago when i lived there and then did long-distance study with them when i moved back to Auckland. While in Wellington i was very inspired by the beautiful natural environment of the south coast and nature continues to inspire.
Since then, I have been experimenting with a more intuitive style. More recently i have been encouraged and motivated since returning to Whangarei and the special and quite spiritual nature of this place. I have also found encouragement at the Quarry Arts Centre and Mike a very supportive tutor there.
I follow a nature-based spirituality, and this has had a large influence on my life in general and especially on my art and creativity.
Exhibition Opportunities for Artists…
Call for Northland Artists:
- Multicultural New Zealand – 8 July – 3 Aug
- NSA 2025 Calendar Art Competition – 5 Aug – 31 Aug
- Squared Up! – 30 Sept – 12 Oct
Multicultural New Zealand – Art Exhibition
ENTRY FORM HERE!
It’s Back! NSA Calendar Competition – 2025 Edition
This exciting annual event will showcase original Northland-made artworks in a month-long exhibition at Reyburn House, with 12 pieces selected to feature in our next fundraising calendar.
This year’s competition and exhibition will once again turn Reyburn House into a showcase of local brilliance. We’re searching for standout artworks to feature in our 2025 fundraising calendar
If you’d like to be considered, please email:
📧 calcomp@reyburnhouse.co.nz with:
- Your name
- Whether you intend to submit 1 or 2 artworks
Proposed Details:
- Who can enter? Open to all Northland-based artists and NSA Members
- Entry fee: $30 for one artwork, $50 for two
- Mediums accepted: Painting, embroidery, collage, mixed media — anything wall-mountable and handmade (max A1 or 1.2m wide in landscape format)
- Prizes: Generous cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, plus a People’s Choice Award
- Once we’ve confirmed numbers, we’ll be in touch with official entry forms and all the nitty-gritty details.
Key Dates:
- Expressions of Interest now open!
- Exhibition dates: 4-week show starting Tuesday 5 August and runs until Sunday 31 August
- Opening event & judging: During the first week
- Awards event: End of week two
- People’s Choice voting continues into the second half
Bonus: Artists whose works are selected for the calendar will receive a free copy — and bragging rights for all of 2025.
🟧 It’s Squared Up! and Locked In!
Thanks to the fantastic response from artists, we’re thrilled to confirm that our Squared Up! (12×12) exhibition is definitely going ahead!
Exhibition dates: Opening Tuesday 30 September 2025
Theme: All works in a 12×12” format — small in size, big in impact!
A big thank you to everyone who submitted an Expression of Interest — we’re so excited to see what you’ll create. Entry forms will be sent out to all who registered interest closer to the time.
Got a question in the meantime? Flick us an email at: squaredup@reyburnhouse.co.nz
Let the square magic begin!