Exhibitions
Events
On display
The Collector of Beauty by Grant Lingard
Left: Grant Lingard The Collector of Beauty: Heavenly
1991 Mixed media Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, gift of Teri Johnson, 2022
Right: Grant Lingard The Collector of Beauty: The Discerning Eye 1991 Mixed media. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū,
gift of Blair Jackson and Kim Macintosh, 2021
Art Bite
Past event
Meet in the exhibition
Join lead curator Felicity Milburn as she discusses Grant Lingard's The Collector of Beauty on display in Perilous: Unheard Stories from the Collection 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
Perilous: Unheard Stories from the Collection
Making room for fresh voices, untold narratives and disruptive ideas.
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.