Exhibitions
Events
On display
The Courtyard by John Oakley
John Oakley The Courtyard 1937 Oil on card. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, gift of Nuryati Oakley, 2024
Art Bite
Meet in the exhibition
Join curator Ken Hall as he discusses John Oakley's The Courtyard on display in From Here on the Ground 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 noon (except during public and school holidays).
Related reading: Free event
Exhibition
From Here on the Ground
Populated places and cityscapes converge with backyards, factories and remote railway stops in this fascinating survey of twentieth-century Aotearoa New Zealand artists exploring urban, suburban and industrial landscapes.
Event
Cloud Landscape 2 by Marilynn Webb
Join guided engagement coordinator Rebecca Ogle as she discusses Marilynn Webb's Cloud Landscape 2 on display in Marilynn Webb: Folded in the Hills on the ground floor.
Event
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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Introduction to the Gallery Tour
Take a free guided tour of our exhibition highlights with one of our friendly, knowledgeable guides.