Become a Friend of Creative Arts Napier (CAN)

Creative Arts Napier / Ngā Ringatoi Auaha o Ahuriri Incorporated is a valued cultural asset for the Napier community.

Registered charity number CC33088 | Registered as an Incorporated Society under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

We champion integrity, encouragement, respect, and inclusiveness through accessible art exhibitions, affordable workshops and night classes, gallery and event space hire, and a wide range of arts‑related activities. Our goal is simple: to support local artists while making the arts welcoming and accessible to everyone.

By registering as a member of CAN, you are directly supporting the arts in our region and helping us serve both artists and the wider community.

Membership Benefits

As a CAN member, you’ll enjoy:

Access to our members’ lounge in the mezzanine gallery — ideal for small meetings
Use of our art lovers’ library, with a wide range of books available to browse or borrow
10% discount on online orders from Gordon Harris Art Supplies
15% discount from Edges Art & Framing (Havelock North)
10% discount from Hawke’s Bay Picture Hanging (Napier)
5% discount on all printing through Flight of Imagination Fine Art Printing Studio
Invitations to members‑only exhibition previews and special events
A complimentary copy of HB Shorts, a collection of local short stories and poems (while stocks last)

There is always something happening at CAN! Join us for exhibition openings, or explore our upcoming exhibitions, workshops, and events. Please note that our membership benefits may be added to or changed without notice.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram or browse our current events and workshops here on Corsizio.

Membership Consent

By registering correctly and becoming a Friend of Creative Arts Napier | Ngā Ringatoi Auaha o Ahuriri Incorporated, I consent to being a member of the incorporated society.

CAN Membership Register (to 30/6/27)