Our Region's Longest Running Art Event!
This cash and carry art show is your opportunity to see and buy original artwork, by emerging and established artists from around New Zealand... right here in the Manawatū!
Visit The Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre
from Friday July 17th until Sunday July 19th.
9am - 4.30pm each day
$5 entry, under 14 years free - pay at the door upon entry.
Preview Evening will be Thursday the 16th at 5.30pm - tickets limited.
Guest Artist this year is Hamish Macaulay
Hamish is an award‑winning printmaker and painter based in Kāpiti, New Zealand. His work ranges from conceptual abstraction to figurative landscapes and seascapes, grounded in a strong connection to nature. Working across painting, printmaking, mixed media, and digital processes, Hamish combines traditional and contemporary approaches to create works that offer fresh perspectives on the natural world.
Feature Artist - Salvador Dali
This year we have a new selection of Salvador Dali Etchings that will be on display and for Sale at the Manawatu Art EXPO
Another Exciting year ahead!
Artists/ Exhibitors - Submissions are now OPEN for 2026
Applications are now open for BAY artists wishing to exhibit at the Manawatū Art Expo.
BAY submissions will be considered at our first selection meeting, with general submissions reviewed from March.
Artists can choose from a range of display options, from a small group of works to a mini exhibition. We welcome applications across a wide range of media (terms and conditions apply) and from artists at all stages of their practice.
Visitors - What you need to know
At Manawatū Art Expo, you will have the opportunity to see and buy affordable, original artwork, by artists from all around New Zealand. Enjoy the artwork on display and see how it's made, with demonstrations running throughout the weekend.
Location:
Find us at Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre, 354 Main Street (click here for a map) - right next to Te Manawa Museum, and within walking distance of Zimmerman Art Gallery and Square Edge Community Arts. Why not make a day of it, and visit all four venues for a full cultural fix?
Opening Hours:
We are open from 9am until 4.30pm, July 17 - 19
Entry Fees:
It costs $5 per adult to enter Manawatū Art Expo, with under 14s free. The entry fee is payable at the door and applies per visit.
Purchasing Artwork:
All artworks, except our Salvador Dali collection, are cash and carry, meaning you can buy and take home your favourite piece on the day. Complimentary wrapping is available on-site to help keep your purchase safe on the way home. If couriering your work out of town, we encourage you to stop in and see Pack & Send Palmerston North, just across the road.
Cash and Eft Pos are available for all sales. Credit and contactless payments are accepted with a 1.5% surcharge.
Parking:
Plenty of parking is available in the area, with a carpark to the rear of the venue. On-street parking is pay-and-display, with spaces around George Street and the Square. We encourage you to park in town and make the most of your visit by stopping at the many cafes and shops on George Street, as well as neighbouring galleries and museum.
