Exhibitions
Events
On display
Getting closer to Belgian Refugees
Frances Hodgkins Unshatterable (Belgian Refugees) 1916 Oil on canvas. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, purchased with the assistance of the National Art Collections Fund, London, 1980
Art Bite
Past event
Meet at the front desk
Join librarian Tim Jones as he discusses the recent archival research for works such as Frances Hodgkins' Unshatterable (Belgian Refugees), on display in Closer; Old Favourites, New Stories on the ground floor.
Art Bites are 20-minute lunchtime presentations on a single work on display, presented by our staff, guides and guest speakers.
There's a new Art Bite to enjoy each Friday at 12.30pm.
Related reading: Free event
Exhibition
Closer: Old Favourites, New Stories
26 August 2018
New perspectives on ten of the Gallery’s best-loved paintings.
Event
Taranaki by Christopher Perkins
Join curator Ken Hall as he discusses Christopher Perkins's Taranaki in From Here on the Ground on the first floor.
Event
Oh Baby, It's Art!
A free, guided art tour especially for parents with babies. Buggies welcome.
Event
Art Safari
A chance for pre-schoolers to paint, glue, print, stamp and colour without making a mess at home. Art Safari is designed for our youngest budding artists between 2-4 years old.
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Late Night Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.
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Introduction to the Gallery Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.