The opening of New Light Exhibition on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 04:00 PM offers a warm cultural gathering at Little Black Gallery. Visitors will enjoy an intimate evening among new works that reflect seasonal renewal, with the chance to connect directly with the artists behind the pieces.
This exclusive launch provides the first opportunity to view the exhibition and purchase works ahead of the public opening. Guests can savour wine and nibbles while engaging with the creators in a relaxed setting that celebrates fresh ideas and optimism.
New Light is a group exhibition celebrating the energy, colour and sense of renewal that comes with a change of season. By October, the days are longer, gardens are alive with new growth and the changing light brings fresh colour and clarity to the landscape around us. It is a season that naturally speaks of optimism, possibility and looking forward.
Through painting, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media, the artists respond to these ideas in their own distinctive ways. Some explore light and landscape, others colour, form, growth and movement, while others interpret the idea of a new beginning more personally. The exhibition runs from 22 October 2026 to 30 November 2026, open daily 10:00 to 15:00.
Little Black Gallery is tucked away onsite at Treghan Lodge in Kerikeri. The independent gallery showcases an eclectic and carefully curated collection of contemporary New Zealand art, representing established and emerging artists and makers from Northland and throughout the country. Visitors can browse paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, glass and fibre in a welcoming space chosen for its individuality and craftsmanship.