Franklin Arts Centre

12/06/2026

Don't forget to pop down and check out the Pukekohe High School Business Studies Market Day tomorrow here at Franklin Arts Centre. From 9.30am -1.30pm there will be a range of products on offer all created by our local students.

Grab a coffee or a bite to eat at the Caterpillar Cafe & Eatery and make a morning of it. We look forward to seeing you there.

11/06/2026

Come and check out our latest plinth display in the gallery shop. Some of the artists that exhibit their work in Pollok Arts also display their work with us here at Franklin Arts Centre along with many other talented local creatives.

The Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-operative operates an art gallery and sculpture garden that is situated in Pollok on the Awhitu Peninsula, approximately 20kms from Waiuku. Offering spectacular views of the wild west coast, and the unspoiled beauty of the Manukau Harbour, the peninsula is home to many local artists who draw on its unique beauty for inspiration.

Handmade products are by the below local artists:

Kerry Collins: Textiles and Hand dyed fabrics
Anne Egan: Beaded earrings and bookmarks
Toos Van De Graaft: Ceramics

09/06/2026

Don't forget we have the Pukekohe High School Business studies market on this Saturday 13th June, 9.30am -1.30pm. Come down and support our local students and check out the range of products they will have on offer.

01/06/2026

Applications to be a stall holder at our annual Mid Winter Artisan Market are now open. Market date: Saturday 25th July, 9.30am -1.30pm. Follow the link in the post description to apply.

Applications to be a stall holder at our upcoming Mid Winter Artisan Market, Saturday 25th July 9.30am -1.30pm are now open. Follow the link below to apply to be a stall holder. All applications will be replied to by 01 July.
Link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/kyLkcnQK6d

If you have any questions or queries feel free to email us at [email protected]

29/05/2026

Happening now in the foyer outside the gallery. Come down and enjoy some live tunes.

24 piano students performing today at the Franklin Arts Centre from 10am for NZ Music Month. Come along and enjoy!

26/05/2026

This Saturday 30th May, 10am - 11.30am NZ Modern School of Music will be putting on a showcase of student musical performances. Come down to Franklin Arts Centre and enjoy some live tunes.

26/05/2026

A big thank you to Arts & Culture and emerging artist alumni from Stand Up Stand Out for putting on an amazing musical showcase for the Franklin community.

23/05/2026

Applications to be a stall holder at our upcoming Mid Winter Artisan Market, Saturday 25th July 9.30am -1.30pm are now open. Follow the link below to apply to be a stall holder. All applications will be replied to by 01 July.
Link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/kyLkcnQK6d

If you have any questions or queries feel free to email us at [email protected]

22/05/2026

Live tunes tomorrow in the foyer outside the Franklin Arts Centre.
Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau comes to Franklin Arts Centre.
Saturday 23 May from 11am onwards

Experience the up-and-coming star power of our youth.
Featuring artist alumni from Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO), an Auckland Council initiative that provides an important pathway in development for rangatahi. Promoting song writing, musicianship, dance performance excellence and a culture of music in schools throughout the Tāmaki Makaurau region.

Lineup:
Jesse and Cyrus Holloway
Amy Mason
Jahrian Siliva
Finn Rory
CAZNA
Tarani Takai