Mary-Jane Art & Design

09/06/2026

31/05/2026

NSAS Portrait Exhibition
22 May - 22 June

Excited to show off my latest piece at the NSAS Portrait Exhibition currently on at the Mckee Gallery (with the Suter Gallery). Totally love this piece - I don't always love my work ha ha. This exhibition is a must see, as there is a an absolutely wonderful array of beautiful artwork that covers a large spectrum of styles - so cool!

All artwork is for sale. Come check it out!

Open daily 9.30-4.30
Mckee Gallery within the Suter Gallery
208 Bridge Street, Nelson




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18/05/2026

COMING UP: Freedom of Expression Exhibition

A collective of eight artists united by creativity and freedom of expression. Together, they celebrate individuality through bold and unique perspectives.

Featuring artists - Francesca Marmi, Jackie Sherwood, Karin Gembus, Vanessa Griffin, Cynthia McKenzie, Jarod Udy, Lil Hambrook and Mary-Jane Steffens.

22 June - 19 July 2026
You're invited to the opening night on Wednesday 24 June, 5.30-7pm

Nelson Suter Art Society
Located within the Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū
208 Bridge Street, Nelson. Open every day 9.30am-4.30pm


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03/05/2026

PANZ Exhibiton 2026 Owea Auckland,
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03/05/2026

Guess what, guess what! My 'Dancer on Stool in Blue II' is the General section WINNER!

I am super chuffed to have my piece selected as the PANZ 'Purely Pastel' National Exhibition Art Awards General winner!

You have to check out this exhibition, there's a lot of talent in one exhibition - stunning artwork.

Congrats to all the other amazing winners in the General and Masters sections and thanks to the judges, Susan Kuznitsky, Ingrid Boot and Paul Ho**er.

1 - 24 May 2026
Estuary Arts Centre
214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa

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27/04/2026

20/04/2026

New Light exhibition finishes 26th of April 2026

'In that Quiet Space' is part of the New Light exhibition, along with artwork from other amazing Aotearoa New Zealand artists.

2026 Autumn Exhibition - New Light
Nelson Suter Art Society
@ Mckee Gallery within The Suter Gallery
208 Bridge Street,
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

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11/03/2026

Hope and Sons Art Awards 2026 - Finalist!

I'm stoked to announce that my piece 'Bliss in Sepia' has been selected as a finalist in the Hope and Sons Art Awards 2026. The exhibition is being held at the Galleries of the Otago Art Society in the Dunedin Railway Station from Saturday 14 March until 11 April. All artwork is available to purchase - go check out some amazing artwork by talented artists from all around Aotearoa New Zealand.

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14/02/2026

From the beginning...

I haven't really shown any progress shots of my work publicly before but this one is special. It is going to be one of the most important pieces that I have ever created. Crazily, I am already loving it, but there is a reason why 😉

What you see is me mid-way through adding an acrylic wash background, where I put together the idea of shape and form with some rough base colours. This base is what I will build my pastels on top of.

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03/02/2026

SOLD! Portrait of a Dancer II

It was really nice to find out yesterday morning that 'Portrait of a Dancer II' was sold at the recent 2025/2026 Nelson Suter Art Society Summer Exhibition.

Her home is now Singapore!!

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