Exhibitions
Events
On display
The Life and Work of Dora Meeson
Dora Meeson At the Head of Lake Wakatipu 1890. Watercolour. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, purchased 2016
Art Bite
Past event
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Free
Celebrate Heritage Week with curator Felicity Milburn who discusses the extraordinary life of Canterbury College-trained artist Dora Meeson Coates (1869 – 1955). Meeson not only signed the 1893 suffrage petition in Christchurch, but also actively campaigned for equality in both Australia and Britain, not least through her persuasive and ground-breaking political cartoons. Described as ‘an ardent feminist, all her life’ she later became a noted maritime painter and war artist.
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 12.30pm.
Related reading: 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.