We re-open TUES 3 MARCH, 2026 3 – 21 March 2026: Summer Stock Show 24 March – 17 April 2026: Nigel Buxton – Angels, Folds & Shadows Maurice Lye – IMBY (in my back yard) 21 April – 15 May 2026: Charrette van Eekelen Tom Field 19 May – 19 June: Marian Maguire – Tudor… View more
This Saturday (14/03) at 12pm, Artist Stefan Roberts hosts an introduction into pinhole photography at The Christchurch Art Gallery. Participants will learn how to make and use a pinhole camera, and create their own photographs using black-and-white darkroom paper. Embrace experimentation, celebrate imperfections and discover a little photographic magic along the way. No prior experience… View more
We are thrilled to see Marian Maguire spotlighted in the current issue of Art New Zealand! Available from the gallery. History & Conversations A Meeting with Marian Maguire Sally Blundell meets with Marian Maguire to discuss her prolific and evolving art practice as well as being a Master Printmaker, Gallery Director and everything in-between…. View more
Philip Trusttum 9 June 1940 – 4 March 2026 We are deeply saddened by the passing of Philip Trusttum. It has been both a privilege and a genuine pleasure to work with Phil and to share his practice with audiences. Philip was born in 1940 in Raetihi, in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. In 1945, his family… View more
What happens when great artists work together? On Saturday 6 December 2025, Te Atamira hosted an inspiring kōrero exploring the importance of collaboration in the arts. Julia Holden was on the panel alongside: Chelsea Winstanley ONZM, Dame Gaylene Preston and Dame Robin White. Each shared their experiences of working together and alongside others, and why… View more
Three Wise Men – Monday 8 December, 5:45pm Lumiere presents three locally produced short documentaries on three fascinating men. I Know I’m Going to Paint Directed by Oliver Dawe Is an exploration of the life and career of contemporary painter Philip Trusttum. Purchase your tickets here
PHILIPPA BLAIR (1945-2025) – Constant Weave Join curator, Marian Maguire, for a discussion about this exhibition of major paintings plus drawings, watercolours, collages and prints, some dating back to 1985. Maguire has a unique understanding of Blair’s creative process, having worked with her on print projects between 1985 and 2004, visited her studio in many… View more
Read more here: www.thepress.co.nz/culture/360865292/10-exhibitions-look-out-november
Visit us at the gallery on Canterbury Anniversary day Friday 14 November Open: 10:30am – 3pm
In August, WARREN FEENEY’s list of 10 exhibitions include an encounter with a remote coral atoll in the Cook Islands, an exhibition playing with the idea of walking through a drawing, and three artists collectively making multimedia works. 1. Jenna Packer, Paper Road PG Gallery192, 192 Bealey Ave, Christchurch. Until August 8. Paper Road is an… View more