Franklin Arts Festival

06/03/2026

Frankly Small is back - bigger (literally) and better in 2026!

Last year's show of small works was so well received we've decided to continue the theme into 2026. However - we did listen to your feedback and have decided to increase the size a little this year to a 40cm limit. An open theme will remain with 2D, 3D, Youth and Schools sections.

Get creating and keep your eyes peeled for more information in the following weeks.

xx Festy crew

06/03/2026

Be a part of the Harbour Hospice 20th Art Exhibition and Sale, proudly supporting Hospice.
You are warmly invited to take part in this remarkable, long-running fundraising event. Join in on making the 20th year the most successful yet.

To register your interest, or for more details, zanne [email protected]

12/02/2026

AGM reminder 📣
🗓 Monday 16 Feb 2026
🕕 6pm
📍 Edmund Hillary Room, Franklin Arts Centre (Library Building), 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe
RSVP: [email protected]

10/02/2026

We’d love your input!

Franklin Arts Festival Society is exploring how we might better support artists, arts groups, and the wider arts community across Franklin.

We’re testing interest in stronger connection, coordination, and a shared voice for the arts in our region- and your feedback will help guide our future direction.

📝 The survey is anonymous
⏱ Takes around 5 minutes
📅 Open until 22 Feb 2026

Your feedback will help shape what comes next. Thank you for helping inform the future of arts in Franklin.

https://forms.office.com/r/ZbirdVcPN9

08/02/2026

📅A WEEK TO GO
A reminder that our AGM will be held:

Monday 16 February 2026, 6 pm
Edmund Hillary Room, Franklin Arts Centre
(Library Building), 12 Massey Ave Pukekohe

RSVP to [email protected] if you want to attend or would like more information.

12/01/2026

Franklin Arts Festival Society AGM -

We welcome new volunteers to become involved with developing the future of the art community within the Franklin Local Board boundaries.

11/01/2026

Franklin Arts Festival Society Inc invites supporters of the Arts in Franklin to attend their AGM that will be held:

Monday 16 February 2026, 6 pm
Edmund Hillary Room, Franklin Arts Centre
(Library Building), 12 Massey Ave Pukekohe

We welcome new volunteers to become involved with developing the future of the art community within the Franklin Local Board boundaries.

An outline will be presented on the vision for the Society, but we need enthusiastic, creative, management people to make it happen!

RSVP to [email protected] if you want to attend or would like more information.

01/10/2025

The , an annual Open Studio trail, is on this Labour Weekend, 25-27 October. Explore our beautiful Franklin region while you visit local artists and take the opportunity to purchase some art as well. You can download the trail map from www.franklinartstrail.co.nz or pick up a brochure from the or your local library.

02/09/2025

🎉Congratulations to the Frankly Small 'People's Choice Award' Winner 🎉▪
Life of a creative by Dakota Buttery
Prize Sponsor: MW Insurance

23/08/2025

Frankly Small has closed. Thanks to everyone who supported us. If you'd like to stay updated about future shows then join our mailing list, sign up at www.franklinartsfestival.co.nz