Membership
benefits

We would love you to join us in 2026/2027
Our membership rates are:
- Individual: $45
- Family: $65
- Youth/Student (with ID): $25

Membership term: 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027

Here are 8 reasons to become a member of Waitākere Arts
1

Get chosen as a Featured Artist of the Month

Gain exposure through daily posts about your artwork and journey on our social media channels, website and mailers.
2

Three Open Studio sessions per week

Bring what you are working on and join us for a cuppa and a chat!

These run Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:30am - 12pm
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3

Access to two major exhibitions per year

The Trusts Art Exhibition usually runs in October and our Members only exhbition usually runs in April/May with amazing prizes for all our winners thanks to our fantastic sponsors.
4

Get featured on our website

Your own “member artist page” on our website showcasing your work and your social media links.
5

Up to 10% discount on art supplies from selected sponsors

Receive special pricing at Gordon Harris Art and Graphics Store, Studio Art Supplies, Homestead and Frames by Daniel.
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6

Gallery and cafe space for exhibiting

We have an ongoing relationship with Cafe Korero in Ranui and Naumi Hotel where members are able to display amd sell their art.
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7

Subsidised workshops, classes and demonstrations

Be the first to know about any new and exciting workshops, classes and demomstrations to be presented at The Studio.
8

Free advertising in our newsletter

As artists it is always good to promote oneself and we are happy to provide these opportunities for our members - whethre it is art for sale, an upcoming exhibition or anything realted to your art practice, you are welcome to provide us with the deails and we will create an eye-catching ad to go into our newsletter. You are also able to submit a ready to go ad simply to be added in.
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Exhibition entry terms and conditions

  • All entry forms must be FULLY completed, including pricing. Incomplete entry forms and late entries will not be accepted.

  • Please note, running a member’s exhibition is reliant on volunteer help.  Please let us know if and when you will be able to volunteer in any of the below capacities:

    - Helping out on Bring In Day (receiving artworks)
    - Helping at the Help Desk during the Art Exhibition/Market
    - Helping at Pack down
    - Delivering leaflets/posters to libraries/community centres etc
    - Putting up signage

  • Credit Card payments will incur an extra 2.5% charge.

  • All artworks must be for sale and a 25% (inc GST) commission applies on sales. This will be deducted from the artist’s payment at the end of the exhibition.

  • Payments may take up to 14 working days (from 18 May 2026) to process and will be direct credited to your account.

  • Personal tax liability is the responsibility of the artist.

  • Insurance of artwork is the responsibility of the artist.  Although Waitākere Arts will take all care, we will take no responsibility for lost or damaged work.

  • Work must NOT have been entered in any previous Exhibitions, must have been completed within the last 12 months and not part of any tutored workshop or class. It must be completely original.

  • The Committee reserves the right to refuse an entry if it does not comply with the Terms and Conditions or is deemed inappropriate or is poorly presented.

  • Any changes to your details must be made on or before Bring In Day. No changes can be made after this date.

  • All artwork must be dry. No wet paint.

  • Entries must be ready for hanging on hooks, with D – Rings, cord attached 1/3 down from the top of the artwork. There will be a charge for purchase of D Rings or cord on the day of $10.

  • Each entry must be identified with a swing tag attached to the hanging string, with artist info – (Artist Name, Title of work, Medium, Category, Price).  

  • Work over 3kg cannot be wall mounted. (Please consult with Waitakere Arts if over 3kg).

  • Note – our exhibition will be on black panels.

NOTE: Failure to collect work will result in a $10 per day fee to cover moving and storage of the artwork, useless it’s an emergency and prior arrangements have been made with the Office Manager. Artwork will become the property of Waitākere Arts Council and be sold or donated to charity if not collected by 1st July 2026.  

Members exhibition entry terms and conditions

  • All entry forms must be FULLY completed, including pricing. Incomplete entry forms and late entries will not be accepted.

  • Please note, running a member’s exhibition is reliant on volunteer help.  Please let us know if and when you will be able to volunteer in any of the below capacities:

    - Helping out on Bring In Day (receiving artworks)
    - Helping at the Help Desk during the Art Exhibition/Market
    - Helping at Pack down
    - Delivering leaflets/posters to libraries/community centres etc
    - Putting up signage

  • Credit Card payments will incur an extra 2.5% charge.

  • All artworks must be for sale and a 25% (inc GST) commission applies on sales. This will be deducted from the artist’s payment at the end of the exhibition.

  • Payments may take up to 14 working days (from 18 May 2026) to process and will be direct credited to your account.

  • Personal tax liability is the responsibility of the artist.

  • Insurance of artwork is the responsibility of the artist.  Although Waitākere Arts will take all care, we will take no responsibility for lost or damaged work.

  • Work must NOT have been entered in any previous Exhibitions, must have been completed within the last 12 months and not part of any tutored workshop or class. It must be completely original.

  • The Committee reserves the right to refuse an entry if it does not comply with the Terms and Conditions or is deemed inappropriate or is poorly presented.

  • Any changes to your details must be made on or before Bring In Day. No changes can be made after this date.

  • All artwork must be dry. No wet paint.

  • Entries must be ready for hanging on hooks, with D – Rings, cord attached 1/3 down from the top of the artwork. There will be a charge for purchase of D Rings or cord on the day of $10.

  • Each entry must be identified with a swing tag attached to the hanging string, with artist info – (Artist Name, Title of work, Medium, Category, Price).  

  • Work over 3kg cannot be wall mounted. (Please consult with Waitakere Arts if over 3kg).

  • Note – our exhibition will be on black panels.

NOTE: Failure to collect work will result in a $10 per day fee to cover moving and storage of the artwork, useless it’s an emergency and prior arrangements have been made with the Office Manager. Artwork will become the property of Waitākere Arts Council and be sold or donated to charity if not collected by 1st July 2026.  

Exhibition entry terms and conditions

  • No Digital Artworks or Couriered Works accepted. Payment must be received for entry to be accepted.

  • No photography section for Adults, only for Youth (13-18 Years Old) 

  • All works will automatically enter the “Open section/competition”. 

  • Works may be entered into only one themed awards category.

    - LOOKING WEST: “Capturing the impressions and spirit of West Auckland”

    - OUR PEOPLE OUR PLACE: “Embracing the changing face of the people within West Auckland” (must contain a figurative element)

    - INSPIRATIONAL AOTEAROA: Finding that unique factor which identifies with AOTEAROA | NEW ZEALAND

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