Exhibitions & Events

Welcome to the studio news and events calendar. This page is updated regularly with upcoming exhibitions, art shows, and locations where you can view Graham’s work in person throughout the year.

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Upcoming 2026 Events

Plan your visits for later in the year. Specific details, stand numbers, and featured works for these events will be confirmed closer to the dates.

Tauranga Art Show

• Dates: 28 – 30 August 2026
• Location: Mercury Bay Park, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui

• Show Hours:

  • VIP Preview
    Friday 28 August 2026: 5pm - 7.30pm
    
    
  • Opening Night
    Friday 28 August 2026: 7.30pm - 10.30pm
    
    
  • Weekend Pass
    Saturday 29 August 2026: 10:00am – 8:00pm

  • Sunday 30 August 2026: 10:00am – 5:00pm

  • fees apply
  • More details to follow.

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Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival

• Dates: 19 – 22 November 2026
• Location: Bay of Plenty region
• More details to follow.

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Past Exhibitions

A Wander through the Bay

Carlton Gallery, The Arts Junction, Katikati
18 May – 14 June 2026

As a Bay of Plenty local, Graham was pleased to exhibit a feature collection alongside three other artists in "A Wander through the Bay." His featured works celebrated the unique people, places, and everyday atmosphere that shape our region’s identity.

This collection covered a wide range of scenes that we see every day but sometimes forget to truly look at. There was a deep sense of nostalgia in these pieces—from the familiar storefront of a local dairy and the intense energy of surf boat races, to the quiet, shifting tides of our harbours and the distinct Pacific light that defined our coastlines.

Alongside a selection of original oil paintings, Graham had a range of high-quality art prints and everyday merchandise available to purchase. He popped into the gallery from time to time over the course of the exhibition, catching up with many of you there for a casual chat.

Exhibition Prints & Merchandise

A curated selection of high-quality prints and merchandise is available at our current exhibitions, allowing you to take a piece of Graham’s artwork home as a smaller keepsake or gift.

• Art Prints: A beautiful selection of reproduction prints across various sizes, perfect for framing.
• "Summer Days" 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle: A detailed, vibrant puzzle perfect for quiet afternoons.
• The 2026 Art of Graham Young Calendar: Featuring twelve distinct scenes celebrating the spirit of Aotearoa.

Can't make it to an event? A selection of books, prints, and merchandise is also available directly through our online store.