Whangamata
Why art collectors love New Zealand artist Michael Smither
- 21 November 2022
- Faye Saunders
With a career spanning some 60 years, Michael Smither’s work is highly sought after by serious art collectors. Learn why here.
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.
I See Exhibition opening: A photo essay
- 31 October 2018
- Sarah Holden
Thank you to everyone who attended our I See exhibition openings in Whangamata and Tairua. We really appreciate the support of our clients and it's always nice to catch up with the artists who attend.
Art Collecting with Belinda Wiley
- 5 September 2018
- Sarah Holden
On Saturday 1 September The Little Gallery’s clients experienced another fantastic talk as part of our Insight Series. This month Belinda Wiley shared her experience of starting an art collecting group.
Belinda Wiley | Blogs | The Little Gallery
- 22 August 2018
- Jo Dalgety
Ahead of her talk at our Whangamata gallery next month, we talked with Belinda Wiley to learn more about her background and experiences as a dedicated collector of art!
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’!
Pick of the Week: 'Flax and Wild Carrot, Cooks Beach' by Jane Galloway
- 15 July 2018
- Sarah Holden
Our pick this week is Jane Galloway's breathtaking original painting, 'Flax and Wild Carrot, Cooks Beach'!
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!
Pick of the Week: 'Boa Escalator' by Kirsty Black
- 24 June 2018
- Sarah Holden
New to our Whangamata gallery is a standout statement painting by Kirsty Black, taking this week's spot in 'Pick of the Week'!
Celebrating 5 Years: The Little Gallery
- 7 June 2018
- Sarah Holden
This month we’re celebrating five years of The Little Gallery!! We thought we would revisit our highlights and share with you some of our most memorable stories.
Pick of the Week: 'Port Jackson Coast II' by Grant Simpson
- 20 May 2018
- Sarah Holden
This week our pick is Grant Simpson's 'Port Jackson Coast II', brand new to our Whangamata gallery!
35km Road Trip: A Photo Story
- 28 April 2018
- Sarah Holden
Take a visual tour of our latest exhibition, '35km Road Trip' with photos from the opening event!
Picks of the Week: 35km Road Trip highlights
- 22 April 2018
- Sarah Holden
With 35 new works in each gallery for our exhibition '35km Road Trip', we couldn't just choose one piece of art this week!
Pick of the Week: 'Foreshore Movement II' by Kate Jones Madill
- 15 April 2018
- Sarah Holden
This week our pick is 'Foreshore Movement II' by Kate Jones Madill!
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 our Whangamata Grand Opening!
- 22 December 2017
- Sarah Holden
Thank you to all who came to our official Grand Opening celebrating The Little Gallery Whangamata! It was a fantastic evening and we were thrilled to have such a positive response from the community.
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.
Our Top Things to Do in Whangamata: A Visual Art Guide
- 1 November 2017
- Sarah Holden
To celebrate the opening of our new Whangamata gallery, we've put together a visual guide of our top things to do in the area!
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!
The Little Gallery to open in Whangamata!
- 17 September 2017
- Sarah Holden
We are excited to announce the opening of a second Little Gallery in Whangamata this coming November!