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About us


Our Purpose To grow and sustain a thriving arts community, collaborating with others and offering quality arts education, diverse exhibitions and providing an ever-improving hub for creative pursuits. Our Values Respectful - Manaakitanga: We listen to and respect diverse viewpoints Inclusive - Whanaungatanga: We are welcoming and accessible Creative - Auahatanga: We value diverse expression


Join us on an artistic journey of discovery.

Estuary Arts Centre is a charitable trust governed by the Estuary Arts Charitable Trust (EACT) who lease the building from the Auckland Council. The centre is staffed by a Centre Manager, part-time Education Coordinator (3 days a week) and a part-time Customer Service Administrator (96 hours per week). EACT relies heavily on the support of our 70 + volunteer army to assist with a range of tasks and duties.

EACT is contracted, under the terms of its Deed of Lease with Auckland Council to provide specific outcomes, including exhibitions, educational opportunities and activities which engage with our Youth, Tangata whenua, disability, migrant and senior communities.

The Trust is registered under the Charitable Trusts Act 1958 and The Charities Act 2005.

The Charities Commission registration number is CC 35965.

The Estuary Arts Charitable Trust Board currently comprises:
Michael Irwin (Chairperson), Anatole Bagotski (Secretary) Phil Crow, Gail Reichert (Treasurer), Michelle Impey, Holly Aymes andYvonne Copland.
If you are interested in being part of this governance team please make contact with the Centre at 09 4265570.