Northart is a leading contemporary public art facility in Northcote Town Centre, in the Kaipātiki area, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Northart is located at 1 Ernie Mays Street, Northcote, in the former Northcote Citizens Hall.
Admission to the gallery is free. We are disability friendly - our space is wheelchair accessible. There is free parking all around the gallery.
Our Mission:
To Enhance the economic and cultural wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand’s arts community by championing diverse arts projects in Kaipātiki. Reflecting Te Tiriti o Waitangi values we advocate for community-led engagement and cooperation to cultivate creative, inclusive spaces and support artists and audiences alike to enjoy and celebrate the arts.
Northart's operation and development is possible only through generous support from Auckland Council, Kaipātiki Local Board, The Lion Foundation, and Birkenhead Licensing Trust.
Upcoming events
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Ngakinga Workshop #2
SUN 7/12 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Flower Hammer Printing : A joyful, tactile process where fresh flowers and leaves are hammered into fabric or paper or fabric, transferring natural pigments directly from the plants to the surface.
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Tukutuku Wānanga
SUN 7/12 2-3:30PM
Presented by Tuitui Designs, workshop to craft your own tukutuku panel to take home. Facilitated by Moana Williams on site at Ernie Mays Street, Northcote.
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Natural Dye Workshops Summer 2026
SUN 18/01
Learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour textiles, paper, fabric and wool fibres.
SUPPORT NORTHART
Northart relies on the generous support of its members, patrons, supporters, volunteers and friends.
There are many ways to support the Gallery
Image: Ekaterina Dimieva “Narnia”