Exhibitions & Features

Kirsty Nixon’s practice extends beyond the studio into a rich history of exhibitions, features, and community engagement.

Her work has been presented in solo and group exhibitions throughout New Zealand, and recognised in both national and international publications.

Beyond the gallery walls, Kirsty regularly lends her support to charity auctions, school fundraisers, and community initiatives that align with her values.

The records below capture the many ways her art has been shared, celebrated, and offered in service of something greater—expressing a practice rooted in presence, generosity, and connection.

Solo Exhibitions

2019
Horizon - Little River Gallery
Birds - Art by the Sea

2018
Friends in High Places - Little River Gallery

2017
On the Wing - Little River Gallery

2015
Paradise Found - Little River Gallery

2011
Summers Kiss - Monterey Gallery

2009
Coast - New Work - Art by the Sea

2002
Coast - Art by the Sea

2000
Birds Eye View - Arts Desire

1999
Coast to Coast - Art by the Sea
Cicadas Song and the Cabbage Tree - Arts Desire

1998
Blue North - Arts Desire
The Straight, South - Art by the Sea

1994
Harbour, Headland and Hill - French Art Shop

Group Exhibitions

2012
Rotary National Art Exhibition

2006
Joint Exhibition - Fisher Galleries
Christmas Exhibition - Fisher Galleries

2004
Summer, New Year Show - Fisher Galleries
Christmas Exhibition - Fisher Galleries

2002
Joint Exhibition - Art at a Vineyard
North, South - Grantham Galleries

2001
Joint Exhibition - Chiroscuro

2000
Destination, New Zealand - Fisher Galleries
Modern Masters - Fishers Galleries
Joint Exhibition - North Shore City Art Awards
Wonder Women - Art by the Sea

1999
As far as the eye can see - Mairangi Arts Centre

Featured Artist

2016
Flight - The Poi Room | Auckland Art Week
NZ Woman’s Weekly – Feature article written by Ellen Dorset (March 28).

2008
Asian Art News, Vol. 18, No. 3 – Article by Jean Couteau; contributions by Paul Sarfaty, Janet Rady.

2002
Art New Zealand Today: Sixty Exhibiting New Zealand Artists – Edited by E.M. Caughey, Saint Publishing.

2001
A reason to linger - Art by the Sea

Charity Auctions

2018
Key to Life Trust - Art by the Sea

2015
The Whittakers Big Egg Hunt - Starship Charity

2014
The Whittakers Big Egg Hunt - Starship Charity
Braveheart Charity show

2007
Charity Auction - LifeCentre
Charity Auction - De Paul House

2003
Christmas Charity Exhibition - Fishers Fine Arts

2000
Charity Auction - Starship Foundation

School Fundraising Shows

A selection of schools and educational institutions that Kirsty Nixon has proudly supported through art-based fundraising initiatives:

Auckland Boys Grammar, Baradene College, Carmel College, Diocesan School, Meadowbank Primary, Mount Albert Grammar, Ōrākei Primary, Selwyn College, Vauxhall Primary.















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