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.
Featured work: The Mount (Oil on stretched canvas)
EVENTS 2026
OCTOBER
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.
Art Waikino 2026
Opening Night & Prizegiving: Thursday 22 October 2026, 6pm ($15 entry)
Exhibition: Friday 23 – Monday 26 October 2026 (Labour Weekend), 10am to 4pm daily
Venue: Waikino Victoria Hall, 8559 State Highway 2, Waikino
I'm delighted to be judging Art Waikino again this year, for the second year running. Now in its 26th year, this much-loved exhibition brings together original paintings, sculpture, craft and photography, with every piece available to buy. Come along to the opening night for drinks and nibbles, hear the judges' comments and see the winners announced, or pop in over Labour Weekend. The hall is right by the Hauraki Rail Trail, so it's an easy stop on a ride. Gold coin entry.
NOVEMBER
Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival 2026
Dates: Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 November 2026
Where: Stop #10 on the Garden & Art Trail, Ōmokoroa
I'll be exhibiting at this year's Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival alongside Pip Hall of PH Pottery, with original paintings and prints on display. Find us in Ōmokoroa at stop #10 on the Garden & Art Trail. Festival passes are available through the Garden & Art Festival website.
- Dates: 19 – 22 November 2026
- Location: Bay of Plenty region
- More details to follow.
Past Exhibitions
Tauranga Art Show
Mercury Bay Park, Mount Maunganui
28 – 30 August 2026
Graham exhibited a full collection of original paintings and prints at this year's Tauranga Art Show, including four brand new paintings — Welcome to Paeroa, On the Corner in Waihi, Mayor Island Morning, and Little Oneroa Dairy — unveiled to the public for the very first time over the weekend. It was wonderful to meet so many of you in person and share the stories behind these latest works.
All four new paintings are now available to view and purchase online, alongside a full range of prints and everyday merchandise.
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.
Graham Young Artist, original oil paintings and prints on display at the Carlton Gallery, Katikati.
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 2027 Art of Graham Young Calendar: Featuring twelve distinct scenes celebrating the spirit of Aotearoa.
Can't make it to an event? A selection of calendars, prints, and merchandise is also available directly through our online store.
