An ever-changing selection of New Zealand artists and jewellers at  Wānaka’s Gallery Thirty Three makes it a drawcard destination.

Director Vanessa George says Gallery the gallery’s dynamic and ever-evolving new Summer Series exhibition will be a major attraction in December and January.

“This exhibition is well known for its depth and variety featuring new works by 20 artists including Bing Dawe, Simon Kaan, Sierra Roberts, Stephen Howard, Tessa Barringer, Neil Driver, Deborah Moss and Mark Rayner to name but a few,” 

Alongside the Summer Series is an exclusive collection of new handmade jewellery by leading New Zealand jewellers who include Ann Culy, Rainer Beneke, Barry Clarke, John Z. Robinson and Penelope Barnhill.

“ There are many more jewellers exhibiting and their pieces are all bespoke, unique and of exceptional quality,” says Vanessa. “The gallery cabinets are full of delightful creations for that extra special gift.”

In February Gallery 33 launches its 2026 programme with much anticipated exhibitions by artists Sierra Roberts, Jane Shriffer and Luke Jacomb opening on Waitangi weekend (February 6).

“This exhibition will be simply stunning, with beautiful colour drenching the gallery across multiple mediums and genres.”

*Wānaka artist Sierra Roberts’ paintings are instantly recognisable. She combines her love of Aotearoa, its mountains and fauna and flora with a desire to explore perceptions of beauty and femininity and has gained notoriety nationally and internationally.

* Luke Jacomb is well established on the international art scene specialising in quality, handmade cast and blown glass artworks. He continues to push the boundaries of his medium both in regard to colour and form with works housed in a number of notable private and public collections.

*Jane Shriffer is an abstract artist living and working in Wānaka. She paints intrinsically with a flowing of intuition, response and presence culminating in a canvas of layers of colour and texture. Her use of brush and singular palette knife clearly is visible and deliciously tactile.

“Quick brushwork is combined with slow, deliberate pours with vibrant, rhythmic and sensory results,” says Vanessa. “ With a foundation in classical Fine Arts Cristina finds freedom in abstract expressionism and has been a featured artist in exhibitions throughout New Zealand and Australia for over 30 years. Her works are celebrated in both public and private collections for their visceral power and freedom.”

An exhibition by Cristina Popovici known for her energetic and expressive canvases that display bold and dramatic gestural marks will feature at Gallery 33 in March 2026.

Gallery Thirty Three  33 Helwick Street Wānaka. Open every day except Christmas Day. For all enquiries info@gallery33.co.nz or visit gallery33.co.nz