Exhibitions
Events
On display
Page from Eunuchi by Terence
Johannes Trechsel and Jodocus Badius Page from Eunuchi by Terence 1493 Letterpress with woodcut. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, presented by Gordon Brown, 1972
Art Bite
Past event
Meet in the exhibition
Join our librarian and archivist Tim Jones in the New Dawn Fades exhibition on the first floor, as he discusses a page from the printed works of the Roman playwright Terence, published by Jodochus Badius and Johannes Trechsel in 1493.
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 12noon (except public and school holidays).
Related reading: Free event
Exhibition
New Dawn Fades
23 February 2020
A selection of the Gallery’s most-treasured historical European artworks.
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.