Sat 20th June - see photographs from today (only 20 allowed on our 'freebie' website, sorry if your's has missed out this time..)

A good number of HAG members attended yesterday’s monthly meeting. - including former member Colleen Archibald, who spoke to those present regarding Pastel Artists of NZ (PANZ) online classes and competitions - www.pastelartists.co.nz    

Remember that the Napier Arts Club is having an afternoon tea function Sunday 28 June @ 2pm and have invited HAG members to join them. They will be having a live 3 trio playing music. It should be a fun, sociable couple of hours.

Winter was the theme of our Saturday meeting as It’s the shortest day today (and our Secretary (Margaret’s) birthday) - PLUS the longest night tomorrow.

Time is running short for entries to Art HB’s new portrait exhibition - see Art HB’s website for further details.Hi everyone,

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* NEW EXHIBITION FOR 2026. - FACES OF Expression, July 11 to July 25th 2026. Find more here -   https://www.arthawkesbay.co.nz/   

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Annual Subscriptions of $20 are due, and should be paid before the 31st March 2026, after which a penalty of an extra $10 is incurred. Subscriptions can be paid online –    02 0644 0403091 025  (new Number!) please remember to add your full name in the reference box.     Or see Francis on any Club-Day.     Thank you.​​​​​​​

*HASTINGS ARTISTS GROUP*

*Monthly Club Day:   10am - 4pm every THIRD Saturday in the month, at Jireha Hall (church hall), St John’s Church, 608 Frederick Street W, Mahora, Hastings.  Next meeting 18 July 2026.  Contact  Margaret (Secretary) see 'Contacts'.

*Watercolours/Pastels:   This group meets 1pm - 3pm every two weeks at the Mezzanine floor, Hastings memorial Library.  Next meeting  25/6/2026, Contact - Ian Thompson - email (see "Contacts")

*Oils and Acrylics:   meet 10am - 12.30pm  Tuesday and Wednesdays each week at Winnie Doevendans (Crystal Road)  - email​​​​​​​ (see Contacts.  

​​​​​​​Last updated 21st June  2026