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World Buskers 2017: Biggest Little Circus
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Past event
Forecourt
Biggest Little Circus sets up their aerial rig and just goes for it. Juggling, trapeze, danger – it has the lot. This show is big! bold! And loud!
An action packed, high energy-explosion of street theatre! With a small cast of three, this really is the Biggest Little Circus show. Includes everything from high skilled-juggling, aerial acrobatics and even a human changing room.
You can’t miss their leotards and you don’t want to miss their finale. The Biggest Little Circus is a show full of audience interaction, a whole lot of Kiwi charm, and plenty of lycra...
We are excited to once again host an exciting collection of shows and performances for the World Buskers Festival. More information about the show and the 2017 World Buskers Festival here.
Related reading: Family event, Performance, Comedy, World Buskers Festival
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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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Oh Baby, It's Art!
A free, guided art tour especially for parents with babies. Buggies welcome.
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Rangatuone: Music from The Collective Imagination
A collaborative project between composer Riki Pirihi and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
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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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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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Countdown to Fifteen
Fifteen is our birthday party (guess how old we are…) and it’s less than two weeks away! It’s also the opening event for Tony de Lautour’s US V THEM, which is our big winter exhibition. We asked curator Peter Vangioni and visitor programmes coordinator Amy Marr what they’re most excited about in the incredible line-up for this grand birthday bash.
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Been to some lame ‘youth’ events lately?
Now’s your chance to help create a cool event for you and your friends!
The Mix is Christchurch’s Art Gallery bi-monthly late-night event – an interactive mix of art, music, film and good people. We want to run a Mix designed, curated and for under 18s – ReMix.
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Gallery Happenings: Grayson Gilmour
In early March we were lucky enough to have the incredibly talented Grayson Gilmour performing at the Gallery, supported by the equally talented Purple Pilgrims and New Dawn. I love these gigs, but there is a lot of work to be done behind the scenes to make sure that, by the time the public walk in the door, the foyer is gig ready. The process normally feels like a long, slow marathon with a sprint at the final corner. So here’s a guide to how you too can get the NZI Foyer gig-ready in five (or six) easy steps.
