Hamilton Art

Waikato Society of Arts   (www.wsa.org.nz)  

The WSA is a non-profit organisation dedicated to meeting the art needs of the visual artist at every stage of their development. Art classes, exhibitions, information forums and networking opportunities are all available through the Society.

Thornton Gallery (www.thorntongallery.co.nz)  

View the gallery's site to view current art works, sculpture, ceramics, painting and prints, gallery news and upcoming exhibitions, or visit the gallery on Barton Street in Hamilton.

Chartwell Collection   (www.chartwell.org.nz)  

A collection of contemporary art held in a Hamilton gallery, aiming to facilitate wide interest in the visual arts.

Waitakaruru Arboretum & Sculpture Park   (www.sculpturepark.co.nz)  

Carved into a Waikato hillside, this derelict quarry has been transformed into a 42-acre garden and arboretum. The site features 15,000 trees and shrubs, an extensive outdoor sculpture gallery and a number of walking tracks.

Artmakers   (www.artmakers.co.nz)  

The Artmakers Community Artists Trust is a community organisation, established with a focus on arts and creativity in its many forms. Based in Hamilton, they work as facilitators of community arts projects and events.