Te Puke Art Society is holding its annual exhibition next week – and it could present an opportunity for a bit of early Christmas shopping.

The exhibition is held in the society’s Constables Gallery – Te Puke’s former police station and jail – on Commerce Lane.

The exhibition has been organised by group members Annette Webber and Elizabeth McLeod.

“It’s really to raise awareness of the fact that the gallery’s here – it’s surprising how many people don’t know,” Webber said.

“It’s also an opportunity for us to present our work to the pubic – often you don’t get a lot of opportunity to show your work to the public,” McLeod said.

Members have created work specifically for the exhibition during the preceding 12 months, which means every piece is fresh and only one piece can be submitted, ensuring variety in terms of styles, subjects and media.

“We have several new members exhibiting for the first time. Some are experienced artists, and some are beginners.”

As well as wall-hung pieces, there are also painted rocks and cards.

With one or two exceptions, the work will be for sale.

Members of the Quilting Group at Te Puke Art Society will also be putting their amazing quilts, sewing, knitting and crafts into the exhibition.

McLeod said membership of the society is growing and, as well as its Thursday morning sessions, there is also a Thursday evening get-together between 5.30pm and 8pm for those who are unable to make it during the day.

The exhibition will be open to the public between 9am and 4pm on November 6, 7, 8 and 9.