What's On

Waitaha Canterbury contains nearly sixty-four percent of the braided rivers found in Aotearoa New Zealand. Their dynamics are still being understood, but what is clear is that the visible course of a braided river is only one element...

Join us for the opening of two new exhibitions: Falling if not Flying by Michael Greaves, and and with his kiss i became a braided river by Wesley John Fourie.Falling if not Flying builds on the last four years of...

In View features a selection of artworks from the Ashburton Art Gallery Incorporated Collection (AAG Inc.) and the Ashburton District Council’s Civic Art Collection. AAG Inc. was founded in 1995 before a gallery and collection were...

Esther Deans’ thesis exhibition is an accumulation of ideas and imagery from four years of study towards her PhD through the Auckland University of Technology. This research was a personal investigation into her experiences and preoccupations, including ideas about eschatology,...

This recent body of work from Ōtepoti Dunedin-based painter Michael Greaves are a continuation of the last four years of his practice, a period bound up with the COVID pandemic, which altered the parameters of everyday encounters, resulting...

Create, decorate & celebrate! Gather your family and make a DIY hand print wreath to celebrate 2024. Write on each hand someone or something you are grateful for this year.01 December – 14 December10AM – 4PM daily

Help us create a 3D community tree out of recycled materials to celebrate a variety of cultural holidays.15 December – 05 January10AM – 4PM daily

Taking inspiration from our exhibition Lost Luggage, design a suitcase tag so that your luggage will never get lost on your summer travels.15 December – 05 January10AM – 4PM daily

Fill your jar with different colours and materials that speak to each of your emotions to create a beautiful poster.15 December – 25 January10AM – 4PM daily

Make your own Santa hat in the lead up to Christmas!18 December – 24 December10AM – 4PM daily

Learn how to make a DIY paper train using coloured paper, glue, and a marker pen! This simple and fun craft project is perfect for kids and adults.06 January – 25 January10AM – 4PM daily

Celebrate the month of Waitangi with our fun and educational Te Reo Māori Rapu Hamu (Scavenger Hunt)! Learn new words and about Te Tiriti as you search for items throughout our exhibitions.26 January - 09 February10AM - 4PM daily

Make your own marae as a fun and engaging way to learn about the Māori view of wellbeing - Te Whare Tapa Whā.26 January - 09 February10AM - 4PM daily