Paper-Works Gallery officially opened its highly
anticipated 2025 Christmas Exhibition last Wednesday evening
with a full house of collectors, artists, designers, and
local arts enthusiasts. The VIP preview event marked the
beginning of the gallery’s summer season and coincides
with this weekend’s Hawke’s Bay Arts Trail, offering
visitors a timely cultural double-feature.
The
exhibition features more than 35 contemporary artists from
across New Zealand and abroad, showcasing an expansive range
of contemporary works on canvas, paper from printmaking and
drawing to mixed media, sculpture, and three-dimensional
pieces under one roof. This year’s show brings together
both established names and emerging talent, cementing
Paper-Works Gallery as one of Hawke’s Bay’s vital hubs
for contemporary art.
Gallery owner Annabel
Sinclair-Thomson, known for her curatorial eye and decades
shaping the region’s creative scene, described the evening
as “a celebration of artistry, community, and the joy of
gifting something meaningful.”
“This exhibition
has become a cornerstone event for us,” said
Sinclair-Thomson. “Seeing our artists, collectors, and
supporters all in one room, especially ahead of the Arts
Trail weekend, reinforces how strong and vibrant Hawke’s
Bay’s artistic community truly is.”
Guests
were welcomed with Beatrix Rosé Sparkling generously
provided by Alpha Domus, setting a warm tone for an evening
of conversation, preview sales, and relaxed browsing among
new works. Many pieces found homes during the opening night,
with several artists attending in person to meet collectors
and speak about their practice.
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The timing dovetailed
with the second weekend of the Hawke’s Bay Arts Trail
(9–10 & 16–17 November), positioning Paper-Works as
a must-visit stop for both local residents and out-of-town
art seekers exploring the region.
Exhibition
Details:
Paper-Works Christmas
Exhibition 2025
Open to the public:
13 November – 23 December
Location:
Paper-Works Gallery, 268 Clifton Road, Te
Awanga
Hours: Thursday–Sunday, 11
am–3 pm
Free entry
Flexible purchase options are
available, including MyArt interest-free art loans, allowing
collectors to acquire original works through simple staged
payments.
About Paper-Works
Gallery
Located in coastal Te Awanga,
Paper-Works Gallery is dedicated to contemporary works on
paper and canvas, representing a thoughtfully curated
selection of New Zealand artists working across painting,
printmaking, collage, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media.
The gallery hosts monthly spotlights, seasonal exhibitions,
and special events, contributing significantly to the
cultural fabric of Hawke’s
Bay.
