9 October 2007

Event Highlights 10 October – 23 October

Wednesday Evenings

Ans Westra: Private Journeys / Public Signpost
Wed 24, 6pm, Auditorium, free
Film produced by Television New Zealand.

Paul Pascoe: A Modernist in Canterbury
Wed 31, 6 pm, auditorium, free
Robyn Peers focuses on the works of the architect Paul Pascoe. Offered in conjunction with NZIA.

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ChristChurch Cathedral

Art in the Morning

Sat 20 Andrew Drummond: Devices, Conduits and Disbelief
Friends $15, Public $25
Join us on Saturday morning for a light breakfast in Alchemy from 8.30–9am, followed by a floortalk with Andrew Drummond and a private viewing of his work Device for Shadows and Reflection.

Please post payment to Friends, PO Box 2626, Christchurch.
Special offer – mention this e-Newsletter with your payment and non-members pay the Friend’s price of only $15!

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Around the World Workshop: Traditional Celebrations

Sun 14 October, 1–4pm, Foyer
See how different cultures celebrate special occasions, and enjoy a spectacular finale of the popular workshop series New Zealanders with a Difference.
Special events include Chinese Lion Dance, South American Samba, African drums and dance, Scandinavian and Dutch Christmas celebrations and much more!

Around the World is funded by the Todd Foundation Centenary Fund 2006.

Current Exhibitions

Opening soon:

Painters as Printmakers opens 19 October
Painters as Printmakers is an exhibition of prints produced by leading New Zealand painters over the past 50 years.
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Closing soon:

Julian Dashper: To the Unknown New Zealander closes 14 October

Bill Hammond: Jingle Jangle Morning closes 22 October

Gretchen Albrecht, Pounamu II, 2002. Lithograph. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu. Purchased 2005. Reproduced courtesy of the artist.

Volunteer Guide Programme

We are currently seeking expressions of interest to join the Gallery's Volunteer Guide Programme.

If you share our passion for fine arts and wish to share your knowledge with our Gallery visitors, we’d love to hear from you! Applications for our next intake close 28 October 2007.

Please phone Rebecca Noonan, Visitor Services Supervisor on (03) 941 7347 or email rebecca.noonan@ccc.govt.nz for further information and an application form.

Christchurch Art Gallery
Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch. Admission Free.
Open 10am to 5pm daily. Late night Wednesday until 9pm.
Email info@christchurchartgallery.org.nz
Tel (03) 941 7300, Fax (03) 941 7301

www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz

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