Exhibitions
Events
On display
The Big Green Draw: A Climate of Change
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Past event
Bayleys Knight Frank Foyer
Free
The Big Draw Festival is a worldwide celebration of drawing, which this year has a green focus. Take part in creative drop-in activities and enjoy exploring the different ways you can draw using a wide variety of sustainable materials – from painting with natural pigments to leaf collage and much more. Everyone is welcome to grab a pencil or a paintbrush and join in.
Activities include:
Natural Pigment Workshop
Make your own paint from Canterbury rock with artist Celia Wilson.
10.30am – 12.30pm / Free / Limited to 18 places, bookings essential / See listing here.
The Temple of Flora Workshop
A sumptuous workshop in Botanical assemblage and drawing. Design a still life using fresh and dried Botanical specimens and explore the overlapping traditions of botanical illustration, vanitas and memento mori. Led by Sarah Amazinnia.
1.30–4pm / $50 per person including all materials / Limited to 20 places, bookings essential. See listing here.
Bugs, Butterflies and Birds
Make all sorts of creatures to attach to the Insect House in the foyer.
11–5pm
Animal Collage with Leaves
Draw real or imaginary animals with freshly collected leaves and petals.
11–5pm
Draw a Tree of Life with Wool
Add a few stiches or more to hessian reused/recycled picture frames to create a collaborative Tree of Life with wool.
11–5pm
Paint Bush, Wetland and Mountain Panorama
Bring your vision of nature inside and paint it the windows of the art gallery.
11–5pm
Henna Hand Painting
Sathya John from Tamil Henna will decorate your hands with traditional or contemporary designs using natural dye.
11–4pm
On the Forecourt
Sausage Sizzle
Cash Bar
Music RDU
Imagination Playground
Related reading: Free event, Family and kids
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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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Artists' Toolbox Term 2 2024
Do you know a young person who loves to make art? Artists' Toolbox is a seven-week after-school course that runs each term on Wednesdays.
Designed for 8-12 year olds, the lessons cover the ‘how to’ skills that every young artist can use to develop their artwork. Students will draw, paint, print and sculpt their way through a series of activities that will teach them the artists' tools such as tone, depth, space and colour. Perfect for the young artist who is keen to sharpen their skills. Each term is a slightly different programme and all materials are provided.
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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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A is for Abstract...
Jairus, Hault, Murtaza, Acacia, Jessica, Peteseta, Brook and Aiyanna from Bishopdale Primary School brought their A-game to the Gallery last week when they came to see our show 'Gordon Walters: New Vision'.
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Bishopdale School Rulez
These Year 6 students at Bishopdale Primary School have knocked it out of the park with their AMAZING glitter artworks from our new ART-TASTIC activity book.
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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.