MEGANZ School of Visual Arts

05/08/2026

To create music you need to learn to really listen
To create art you need to learn to really look
To act you need to learn to express emotion
To write you need to learn to become one with your characters
To dance you need to become one with your body and sound
To build you need to become spatially aware

All these arts also require - imagination, exploration, to become one with the material/the tools, to play, have confidence, focus, a letting go, discipline, a touch of madness and chaos, a silence, a connection to self and the inner soul. 🙏

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

We are delighted to announce Judy Darragh as Guest Judge of the National Secondary School Art Awards 2026.

Now in its 14th year, the Awards invite Year 11–13 students from across Aotearoa New Zealand to submit one original artwork for the opportunity to exhibit at The Arts House Trust, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and compete for a prize pool of more than $6,500. Shortlisted works will be judged by The Arts House Trust curatorial team, joined this year by Judy Darragh.

Currently represented by Two Rooms (Auckland) and Jonathan Smart Gallery (Christchurch), Darragh’s work is known for brightly coloured sculptural assemblages of found objects, recycled items, industrial materials, collages, photography, video, and poster art. Her practice displays a fondness for everyday objects that is witty and provocative.

She, with Imogen Taylor, co-editor of Femisphere Zine, a publication supporting women’s art practices in Aotearoa, and she is a member of Arts Makers Aotearoa, an advocacy group for the visual arts. Darragh continues to exhibit extensively throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand, and her works are held in numerous public collections in Aotearoa.

Having taught art at secondary and tertiary levels for more than 40 years and mentored young artists throughout Aotearoa, Darragh is the ideal guest judge for the National Secondary School Art Awards.

The Arts House Trust Director, Anita Tótha, comments: “We're beyond honoured to welcome Judy as this year’s guest judge. Her remarkable career as an artist and art teacher, along with her longstanding commitment to supporting young artists, brings a valuable layer of insight and inspiration, enriching the experience for all participating students.”

03/08/2026

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11/05/2026

I want to show you a few of the drawings my students have been doing lately. We are drawing animals using charcoal. Lots of fun. Some of them are the students own pets.

New students are welcome to start at any time throughout the term. We are in week 4 this Saturday of our 8 week term. For age 10 through to adults.
You can check out our website for details. www.vizart.co.nz
We are based in Howick, Auckland. My school is in its 20th year.
Hope to see you here.

11/05/2026

A few animal drawings I have done using charcoal to inspire you along to our courses either this term or next. We are drawing and painting animals this term. Leading into drawing human faces further along.
So I hope you can join us.

New students can begin anytime throughout the term. I take students from age 10 through to adults.
I’m based in Cockle Bay, Howick, Auckland.

Check out my website for details - www.vizart.co.nz
Send me a text and we can make a time to meet before your classes start, to discuss you or child’s aims and talk about what materials you will need.

11/05/2026

Wow! I am so proud of my students, working so hard on their charcoal drawings of horses. Some great results.
We are now expanding out to include animals of their choice. We are in week 4 this Saturday, of our 8 week term.

New students can begin at anytime throughout the term, so if you want to join us, go on our website www.vizart.co.nz for details and send me a text.

If you love animals or want to draw your own animal come and join us.
My school is in Howick, Auckland. I take students from age 10 up through to adults. Love to meet you.

22/04/2026

There are only a few spaces left in our term 2 classes, which are beginning this Saturday 25th April for age 10 through to adults.
We will be drawing animals to begin with, using charcoal, to learn about values, light direction, seeing light and shadow shapes and proportion.

Learning drawing skills helps with focus, patience, determination, spacial awareness, eye/hand coordination, imagination, planning, structure, the list goes on. So send me (Megan) a text and we can arrange a time to meet before your classes start.
Begin at any time throughout the term.
Take a look at my website for details - www.vizart.co.nz
Images below are my demonstration drawings from last term.

10/01/2026

Our classes will begin from Thursday 5th February
For students age 10 through to adults. Classes are 1.5 hours each x8 weeks. Eight students to a class.
A few class times still available.
We focus on drawing, painting, mixed media and sculpture. Students work at their own pace, on both tutor and student initiated projects throughout the terms.
So come along and challenge yourself to learn something new and have some serious fun.
Check out our website for details - www.vizart.co.nz
Contact Megan to make a time to meet before the classes begin to discuss your aims.
We are based in Cockle Bay, Howick. Auckland.

17/11/2025

Hi everyone,
I have just finished designing a couple of 2026 wall calendars for my art school. They have my students lovely artworks on each month. You may like one or more for Xmas presents or for your office? They are $25.00 each.

I am trying to raise a bit of money for a large set of Faber Castell Pitt Pastel pencils for my classroom, for the students to use.

I will be ordering tomorrow so if you can, let me know as as possible if you would like one or more. I will need payment before I order. So direct message me and I will give you my account details.
I can order again at a later date, but not sure of the price?

Cheers
Megan Murphy
MEGANZ SVA