Exhibitions
Events
On display
Lucy Kemp-Welch's Timber Coming Down the Mountain
Lucy Kemp-Welch Timber Coming Down the Mountain c.1928. Oil on canvas. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Whaiwhetu, presented by a group of Christchurch citizens, 1932
Art Bite
Past event
Meet at the front desk
Free
Join volunteer guide Lis Hunter as she discusses Lucy Kemp-Welch's Timber Coming Down the Mountain in the Beasts exhibition on the first floor.
Art Bites are 30-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.
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Exhibition
Beasts
30 April 2017
A generous, multimedia selection of animal-themed works, both lively and thoughtful.
Event
Hawkins by Rata Lovell-Smith
Join guide volunteer guide Susan Bidwell as she discusses Rata Lovell-Smith's Hawkins in From Here on the Ground on the first floor.
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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.
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Sign Language Tours
Celebrate Sign Language Week and take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our guides and a sign language interpreter.
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Oh Baby, It's Art!
A free, guided art tour especially for parents with babies. Buggies welcome.
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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.