Exhibitions
Events
On display
Quilting: The Artist in You
Susan Brubaker Knapp Bohemian Bouquet. Needleturn appliqué, hand quilted. Copyright 2008
Talk
Past event
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Free
Susan Brubaker Knapp (international fibre artist, lecturer, host of ‘Quilting Arts TV’ in the US, author and graphic designer) talks about her personal journey from traditional quilter to artist.
Susan is visiting Christchurch as part a Story in Textiles, the National Quilt Symposium and Exhibition being held from 5 to 10 October. Exhibition venues include The Great Hall in the Arts Centre, the RSA, the Piano, St Andrews College and other smaller venues.
Related reading: Talk, Free event
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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.