Exhibitions
Events
On display
New Directions 1969-78
Pat Hanly Do It 1972. Enamel on hardboard. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, purchased in 1972 with assistance from the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council
Talk
Past event
Meet at the front desk
Dr Anna Crighton remembers Brian Muir, director of the Robert McDougall Art Gallery, his idiosyncratic collecting policy and his crusade for art education.
This talk accompanies 1969 Comeback Special, a fascinating focus show centred on a decade in which the Gallery’s first professional director, Brian Muir, began to acquire contemporary New Zealand art for the city’s collection.
Related reading: Talk, Free event
Exhibition
1969 Comeback Special
6 November 2016
A fascinating focus show centred on a decade in which Gallery director, Brian Muir, began to acquire contemporary New Zealand art for the city’s collection.
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.