"A big thank you to our organising committee for their untiring effort - it has been an enormous task, one that continues to go from strength to strength and is enjoyed by many.
"We are fortunate to have such wonderful support from our parents, whanau and wider community."
The exhibition benefited the school, through the funds raised, and the wider community, by being able to purchase affordable art, she said.
It also provided students with a range of real-life "behind-the-scenes" experiences.
The fundraiser was organised by mothers Amanda Sye, Anna Sabiston, Carolyn Neville, Maree Spackman and Heidi Stiefel who said the amount of money raised was thanks to a successful combination of quality art and community support.
Their goal was to ensure the 2017 exhibition was bigger and better than previous years.
The introduction of a pop-up gallery of artwork on sale for under $150, more professional artists, the return of the popular pop-up cafe and a varied selection of raffle prizes provided by local businesses proved to be a winning combination.
The event has become a feature of the region's cultural calendar and planning is already under way for next year's Affordable Art Exhibition.