The winner of August Artwork of the Month was Yvonne Uijl. Yvonne is on the right being presented with her prize by Club President Cate Godwin
Congratulations Yvonne!
The Masterton Art Club Members' Exhibition is open until the end of September - if you haven't seen this exhibition yet - it's worth a visit!
Our guest speaker for July was Mixed Media Artist Simon King. Simon's talk was very interesting, and he shared some of his current work with us.
Thank you, Simon.
Simon also selected the Artwork of the Month for July, and the winner was
Jo Constable.
Congratulations Jo!
Guest Speaker and Artwork of the Month for July 2026
Guest Speaker and Artwork of the Month for June
Our Guest Speaker for June was Monika Theng. Monica talked about her artistic journey from Art School in Christchurch to the present day - as Artist and Art Teacher. She carves out time every day to dedicate to her Art practice.
Monika selected Roy Carr's Print for Artwork of the Month, the theme for June was Pointillism.
Congratulations Roy!
Thank you to those members that came along to hear our guest speaker and club member, Elissa Smith.
Elissa talked about her artistic journey, and we enjoyed hearing the stories behind her artwork in the current exhibition - which is open until the end of June.
The theme for 'Artwork of the month' in May was Town and Village. We put it to the vote and had a secret ballot to decide. The winner was Elissa Smith.
Congratulations Elissa!
Guest Speaker and Artwork of the Month for May 2026
April Artwork of the Month
Our Guest Speaker for April was Jo Lysaght. Jo talked about her process and brought along a selection of her work. Thank you Jo for sharing your artistic process with our members.
Jo also selected the winning Artwork of the Month - the winner was Sheila Christensen
Congratulations Sheila!
Message from the Club President
In 2025 Masterton Art Club applied for and received two grants. The first for $5,000 from Masterton Trust Lands Trust towards the painting of the Club exterior. The second for $10,000 from Trust House towards painting and improvements to car parking.
The painting of the roof and building exterior (including windows) is now complete. Quotes have been sought for improvements to the parking area.
The Club is very pleased with the improvements. The exterior is now watertight and sound.
The Club members and committee wish to express again how grateful we are to have received these two significant grants.
Cate Godwin (Club President)
March Artwork of the Month
with the theme
'Golden Sheers'
was won by
Artist Gwenda Saunders
with her Painting
"Full Body Workout"
Congratulations Gwenda!
What's on at the
Masterton Art Club
Club Sessions for Members:
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Wednesdays and Thursdays, Club day/Open Studio – 10am to 1pm
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Wednesday evenings, Club Day/Open Studio – 6pm to 8pm (except for the last Wednesday of the month).
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Last Wednesday of the month from Wednesday 25 February – Members’ gathering with Artwork of the Month and Guest speaker at 6pm.
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Fridays Printmaking – 9am to 12pm
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Third Sunday of each month - 1pm to 3pm - Club members session with printing press available
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Fourth Saturday of each month starting on Saturday 24 January – Book Art for members.
Monthly Members’ Gathering
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The first Members’ Club gathering for 2026 will be on the last Wednesday of each month.
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Artwork of the Month
April Circus
May Town and Village
June Pointillism
July Transparency – e.g glass / water
August Forest
September Fantasy and Invention
October Sport
November Kiwiana
December Celebration
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For a full schedule of what’s on when at the club – see the club schedule on the notice board at the club.
Exhibition Bookings for 2026
The exhibition area is now available for members to book.
Act NOW to book your space for 2026!
Artwork of the Month for February 2026
The theme for February was
'In the Style of Picasso"
Congratulations
to Rod Booth!
December 2025 Artwork of the Month
Congratulations to Donna Campbell for her Christmas themed artwork of the month.
Photo shows Donna being presented with Artwork of the Month by Guest Speaker Kay Paget