Exhibitions
Events
On display
The Portobello Settee by Jacqueline Fahey
Jacqueline Fahey The Portobello Settee 1974 Oil on board. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, Gift of the Friends of Christchurch Art Gallery, 2017
Art Bite
Past event
Meet in the exhibition
Join volunteer guide Stephanie Beth as she discusses Jacqueline Fahey's 1974 painting The Portobello Settee in Persistent Encounters 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
Persistent Encounters
19 September 2021
From the real to the ideal, from the everyday to the impossible.
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.