Gallery Artists
Gillie and Marc - International Sculptors
- 7 July 2023
- Faye Saunders
World renowned for their life size bronze installations in many countries around the world. Learn about the incredible work Gillie and Marc (Dogman and Rabbitwoman) are doing spreading messages of love, equality, and conservation around the world.
New Artist - Jasmine Keir
- 19 June 2022
- Faye Saunders
We welcome Copper Artist, Jasmine Keir, to our team of artists.
Isolation challenge - No. 1
- 12 May 2020
- Sarah Holden
When New Zealand moved to Level 4 lockdown a number of our artists took the opportunity to explore their art.
In Conversation with Lisa Ormsby
- 26 September 2018
- Sarah Holden
In anticipation of seeing her new paintings for our upcoming Labour Weekend exhibition, 'I See...', we talked with Lisa Ormsby to learn more about her background and artistic practice!
Art History With Lynne Robinson | Blogs | The Little Gallery
- 8 August 2018
- Jo Dalgety
Thank you for joining us at The Little Gallery Whangamata for Lynne Robinson’s guided tour: From Raphael to Mondrian: Art History ‘with a twist’!
In Conversation with Lynne Robinson
- 13 July 2018
- Sarah Holden
With not long to go until her guided art history tour at our Whangamata gallery next month, we thought we would get to know our local artist Lynne Robinson!
Woven Time with Bernie Ross
- 9 July 2018
- Sarah Holden
We review the first event of our Insight Series: 'Woven Time', a demonstration in the art of weaving by Bernie Ross!
Pumpkin Hill Haven: The Studio of Paula McNeill
- 24 May 2018
- Sarah Holden
Take a visual tour of Paula McNeill's artist studio, nestled in the idyllic bush on Pumpkin Hill, Tairua.
In Conversation with Kate Hill
- 20 April 2018
- Jo Dalgety
This week we spoke with our resident printmaker, Kate Hill! Kate has been involved with our Tairua gallery for several years, as both an artist and volunteer. We talked about her background, life in the Waikato, and her approach to the medium of printmaking!
In Conversation with Mardi O'Shea
- 6 April 2018
- Sarah Holden
Introducing Whangamata artist and volunteer at The Little Gallery, Mardi O'Shea! Mardi is an abstract-impressionist painter who has been living in the Coromandel since 2009. We caught up with her to learn more about her background, her approach to painting, and her experiences of working in The Little Gallery Whangamata!
Thank you for coming to 'Artists in Residence'!
- 17 March 2018
- Sarah Holden
Coinciding with the annual Mercury Bay Art Escape, our 'Artists in Residence' event in Tairua earlier this month was a fantastic success!
In Conversation with Verena Tagmann
- 23 February 2018
- Jo Dalgety
We chatted with our artist Verena Tagmann from Whitianga, ahead of her participation in our upcoming 'Artists in Residence' event!
Introducing 'Printmakers Combined': Coromandel's Newest Art Collective
- 14 February 2018
- Sarah Holden
Coromandel's newest art collective ventures into an exploration of printmaking with Patience the printing press!
In Conversation with Bernie Ross
- 9 December 2017
- Sarah Holden
We were delighted to chat with the warm and humble Bernie Ross, a weaver and one of The Little Gallery Whangamata's new artist volunteer team.
In Conversation with Joanne Mahoney
- 18 September 2017
- Sarah Holden
A part of The Little Gallery Tairua as both an artist and volunteer for over four years, Joanne Mahoney will soon be joining our team of volunteers at Whangamata, where she has been living since the late nineties. We caught up with her to chat about her work and the new gallery!
Go Figure: A Study of Five Figurative Artworks
- 19 August 2017
- Sarah Holden
Artists have always taken an interest to the endless possibilities of representation of the human figure. We study a few of the latest figurative artworks by our artists at The Little Gallery!
Testimonials
- 14 August 2017
- Sarah Holden
We asked a few of our artists what they thought about The Little Gallery. Here's how they responded!
In Conversation with Wendy Walls
- 18 July 2017
- Jo Dalgety
Our resident mixed media artist Wendy Walls chats with us about her background and love for sharing her passion for art.
What Inspires our New Zealand Landscape Artists?
- 13 June 2017
- Sarah Holden
At The Little Gallery, we are proud to represent many talented Coromandel and New Zealand artists who take their inspiration from our beautiful country. We take a closer look at some of the work by a few of our popular landscape artists here!
In Conversation with Dhyana Muir
- 28 April 2017
- Sarah Holden
We had a chat with our wonderful artist Dhyana Muir to learn more about her work and art practice!
Artist Demonstration Evening Review II
- 22 March 2017
- Sarah Holden
On Thusday 16 March, we enjoyed another evening of artists’ demonstrations. This time we watched three distinctively different styles of art develop with Jo Dalgety, Kirsty Black and Keron Smith.
In Conversation with Jo Dalgety
- 27 February 2017
- Sarah Holden
We had a chat with artist Jo Dalgety on process, poetry and art communities ahead of her demonstration next month!
Artist Demonstration Evening Review
- 11 February 2017
- Sarah Holden
A fantastic evening with our artists Vjekoslav Nemesh and Gary Brooks sharing their creative processes at our Auckland gallery.
In Conversation with artist Kirsty Black
- 18 January 2017
- Sarah Holden
Kirsty Black is one of The Little Gallery's painters and artist volunteers.
The Little Gallery Christmas Gift Ideas
- 4 December 2016
- Sarah Holden
Works of art make for a thoughtful and well-appreciated gift, something to be treasured for many years to come.
Connectivity: A Solo Exhibition by Karla Cosford
- 26 September 2016
- Sarah Holden
This collection of oil paintings by Karla Cosford conceptualises the idea that everything in the universe is linked to you, and you to it.
Art Creation with Susan Dunster
- 31 August 2016
- Sarah Holden
A lovely crisp winter's day is perfect for coming inside The Little Gallery to enjoy a demonstration by local artist Susan Dunster.
Featured Artist: Julie Whyman
- 11 August 2016
- Sarah Holden
Julie Whyman tells us about her paintings, her techniques and where she finds inspiration.
Art Creation with Liz Hart
- 28 June 2016
- Sarah Holden
As the rained poured down outside, people poured inside The Little Gallery to watch impressionist artist Liz Hart demonstrate her process.
Art Creation with Paula McNeill
- 1 June 2016
- Sarah Holden
Despite the rain outside we still had a lovely group join us for our discussion on Art Creation, led by artist and gallery curator Paula McNeill.
Mercury Bay Art Escape: My Studio Tour
- 21 March 2016
- Sarah Holden
My girlfriend and I went to check out some of the studios open during the Mercury Bar Art Escape which is a self drive tour around the beautiful coastal area of Mercury Bay.
'Uncanny Nature' with Carole Shepheard
- 7 March 2016
- Sarah Holden
Uncanny: seemingly supernatural, mysterious Nature: 1. thing’s essential qualities 2. kind, sort, class 3. inherent impulses determining character or action ... about Carole's current exhibition 'Uncanny Nature'...
Mercury Bay Art Escape Artist in Residence: Carole Shepheard
- 17 February 2016
- Sarah Holden
Last year Dr Carole Shepheard was the guest speaker at the opening of the Mercury Bay Art Escape – this year she is going to be one of the artists you can visit on the tour!
New Artist: Introducing Kirsty Nixon!
- 4 June 2015
- Sarah Holden
When I first met Kirsty Nixon we clicked straight away – which isn’t a surprise when you consider that we met through a mutual friend.
Carole Shepheard's Opening Speech
- 11 March 2015
- Sarah Holden
Carole Shepherd has been kind enough to share the speech she gave at the opening of the Mercury Bay Art Escape on Friday 6 March 2015. It was very relevant to the artists and the Bay’s community feel and was well received by everyone.
Paula McNeill's Story
- 27 February 2015
- Sarah Holden
We spoke with our curator and artist Paula McNeill about her painting, what inspires her and the importance of being creative!
Just Imagine: What Inspires Julie Whyman?
- 2 December 2014
- Sarah Holden
Questions and Answers with our artist Julie Whyman.
The Collector's Collection: Warwick Henderson's Feedback
- 27 October 2014
- Sarah Holden
Summer has arrived in the Coromandel and certainly north of the central plateau. The sweet scent of wisteria proudly hang off the pergolas of a bach in Tairua, strands of jasmine peek from unstained fence palings in Whitianga, and the spicy fragrance of some ground hugging freesias in Port Road, Whangamata, confirm the welcome reality.
Laughter: The Artist's Best Medicine
- 14 October 2014
- Sarah Holden
Julie Cameron and Tina Carey started off winning art prizes at high school together forming a friendship that has lasted the test of time. After leaving school art was put aside while life took over until finally it was time to pick up the paintbrushes again and enjoy the Hikuai Art Group.
A Chat with Artist Joanne Mahoney
- 12 October 2014
- Sarah Holden
Questions and answers with our artist Joanne Mahoney.
A Chat with Artist Jane Galloway
- 15 June 2014
- Sarah Holden
One of our most respected and talented artists, Jane Galloway, took the time to tell us about her art and what it means to live by your art. Her diverse style ranges from contemporary print designs to detailed watercolour work and there is no denying her professionalism, continually striving for perfection and building on her skills.
A Chat with Tairua Artist Liz Hart
- 19 March 2014
- Sarah Holden
Liz is a watercolourist and a print maker - etchings and monoprints. She also dabbles in water-based oils and acrylics.