Waihi Beach Gallery

Andrew Graham is generally found in the Waihi Beach Art Gallery selling art, framing art, chatting about art or, when needed, making great coffee. It keeps him out of mischief, he says, but the truth runs a little deeper. Andrew always knew Waihi Beach was the place to be, so when a small retail space became available, he began the plans for the gallery. It was a lucky twist of fate that saw the leased space double in size shortly before opening – lucky as the art sourced by curator Ana Couper barely fits as it is. “She chooses pieces that jump out at her. All are from New Zealand-based artists making unique things, nothing mass produced.” Andrew believes that art should be for everyone, so there's not only a range of price points, from cards to towering canvas, but the gallery offers lay-by and finance for art lovers on a budget. 21 Wilson Road, Waihi Beach. 027 22 33 561, waihibeachgallery.com

Andrew Graham