Lysaght Watt Gallery is honoured to host one of the key exhibitions commemorating the 50th anniversary of Parininihi Ki Waitōtara's establishment. We're thrilled to present the Te Rautoi Exhibition from 29th of June to August 8th, 2026. Join us for this exciting milestone !

Take a deep breath and prepare for the moment you've all been waiting for! We warmly invite you to our next upcoming art exhibition, Te Rautoi, presented by Rau Te Tai Ākina: 50 Years of Parininihi Ki Waitōtara (PKW). It's local. It's a celebration, a 50th anniversary of the PKW establishment. It has loads of storytelling. Lots of journeys. Experiences. Creative works describing personal and collective journeys using diverse mediums of artistic practices.

Presented by Deb Frederikse, Jenn Dickie, Jill Stegmann, Fiona McGowan, Catherine Macdonald and Lindsay Marsh, these talented and creative Whanganui-based artists explores the physical, emotional and metaphorical aspects of flowing water. Utilizing diverse mediums such as painting, ceramics, and drawing, In Rivers examines the interaction of Earth's natural water resources of flowing water with their environments and scenic landscapes. In Rivers will be exhibited at the Lysa

We are excited to let you know about the upcoming exhibition "In Rivers" from May 3 to 27 June 2026. Be sure to attend the Meet The Artists session on Saturday 6 June, 2026 at 10:30 am. Mark it in your calendars. We warmly invite you to come along and enjoy this incredible exhibition that explores flowing water!

Hawera Art Club presents, "Here and Now | Celebrating the work of South Taranaki Artists" during April 7 to May 2, 2026.

The opening exhibition of Whiti | A Collection of Indigenous Creative Excellence provided a fantastic opportunity to showcase the artistic brilliance of indigenous art and culture. Presented by Te Ātinga Contemporary Māori Arts and Toi o Taranaki Maunga, the esteemed exhibition demonstrates the talents of their renowned artists, such as Tāme Iti, Tāwera Tahuri, Erena Koopu, Joe Seymour, Natasha Keating, Randal Leach, Bethany Edmonds, Gabrielle Belz, Nick Tupara, and many oth

This exhibition of nationally and internationally acclaimed indigenous artists has been curated by Bonita Bigham KSM, who attended the Indigenous Artist Gathering 2026.

The exhibition presented by Idea Services Hawera, "A Diverse Approach | Interpreting OUR World" is currently on display at Lysaght Watt Gallery from February 9 to 28, 2026.

A presentation of recycled, up-cycled chairs from a variety of artists with diverse backgrounds and skills.

We warmly invite you to the opening of the art exhibition, "A Diverse Approach" presented by Idea Services Hāwera during 9 to 28 of February 2026! Idea Services Hāwera will be showcasing the beautiful artwork produced from their Hāwera residents and members. It will be a time of celebration of their talents and achievements. You'll be inspired! Opening day is on February 9, 2026 between 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Keep that date in your 2026 calendars and diaries! Come along if y

"The Chair Affair" will be on display during January 4 to February 8, 2026. A presentation of recycled, up-cycled chairs from a variety of artists with diverse backgrounds and skills. From the wildly whimsical to the brilliantly practical, this exhibition celebrates the imagination of everyday creatives, challenged to reinvent any humble chair - whether it's handy, crafty, witty, or just plain clever, each piece will tell a story. Curated by Nikki Watson, come in and vote fo