Now Showing
Between Collage and Tessellation
Laurence Gatehouse
Opening: May 15, 2024
Viewing: May 15, 2024 until May 25, 2024
Addressing the false dichotomy between art and science with shape and colour in floor rugs.
my congregation
Paula Clare King
Opening: May 15, 2024
Viewing: May 15, 2024 until May 25, 2024
A selection of works that explore dream, memory and change through the coming together of materials.
Haunts
Rowan Love
Opening: May 15, 2024
Viewing: May 15, 2024 until May 25, 2024
A reflection on urban decay
Coming Soon
FOREST | FOR-REST
Nicola Gregory
Opening: May 29 5:30 pm
Viewing: May 29, 2024 until June 8, 2024
A collection of paintings that celebrate the divine beauty and restorative power of the forest.
Of the Sea
MB Stoneman
Opening: May 29 5:30 pm
Viewing: May 29, 2024 until June 8, 2024
New works roused by mysteries, personas and shadows of the deep ocean.
Past Exhibitions
Habitat Treasures –
September 2023
Poetry and artwork inspired by Aotearoa’s endangered natural habitats. Created by writers’ organisation 26 in partnership with Forest & Bird.
Along The Way – Glen Armstrong
September 2023
Referencing a journey, whether it be undertaken personally or enabled by use, these works recognize that everything used or created is eventually utilised or discarded.
Regardless, it has taken a journey of which us as a consumer are just a small and often final part before its last journey back to earth.
Onto greener pastures – Kylie Wardlaw
September 2023
‘I still rejoice in space and distance and sky’
– Nan Shepherd.
Contained – the art of restraint – Chris Cunningham
August 2023
These paintings have been influenced by my time in New York where pavements unfold beautiful patterns.
As do the magnificent structures and buildings. Metal, stone and glass.
Softened by nature. Trees and laid-out parks. A pleasing balance.
The art of restraint.
SCAPES & SHAPES – Tineke McLean
August 2023
Expressions that arouse the senses, inspired by nature and colour in a variety of mediums
Carving your story – Kate Sione
August 2023
This exhibition features stories from my family. I have created these works as a way of connecting to the women that have been part of my life in the past and present.
We all feel the world differently – Tess Charles
August 2023
A photographic exploration of neurodivergence.
This exhibition is proud to be part of the Winter Wonderfest! Download a free programme and get out and about this Winter!
S M A L L – 2.0 – Siobhan Wooding, Rowan Love, Kylie Wardlaw, Kate Sione, Cam Munroe, Prakash Patel, Cat Sleyer, MB Stoneman, Leigh Anderton-Hall, Mark Rayner, Chris Lambert, Jodi Clark, KP Taylor, Rachael Garland, Alice Fennessy, Leonie Sharp, Patrick Gregg, Adele Dubarry, Sandy De Kock, Catherine Macdonald, Stacey Hildreth, Perry Davies, Laura Papple, Samantha Matthews, Kaye Coombs, Renata Szarvas, Mayumi Sherburn, Emma Cunningham, Tanya Hayton, Michael Haggie, Judy McIntyre, Katherine Claypole, David Rimmer, Amy Blackburn, Jacquifire & The Black Pixie
August 2023
A BIG exhibition of small works!
Get a Grip – Mike & Sarah Marsh
August 2023
A combination of paintings by Mike Marsh and pottery by Sarah Marsh
This exhibition is proud to be part of the Winter Wonderfest! Download a free programme and get out and about this Winter!
Everything you need already exists. – Kirsty Porter
August 2023
Come! gather!
Gather in twos, threes or gather with many.
You already know what I am going to say
You have already said the words you are thinking.
Follow the colours and find your treasures.
Everything you need already exists.
Mountain & Sea: Holding Me Home – The Black Pixie
August 2023
Through a pared back palette and symbolic imagery, Mountain and Sea tells the story of a stitched together, multicultural identity and is about finding home, both metaphorically and physically.
Black Mark – 2.0 – Chris Lambert
August 2023
Moments of rhythmic chaos on paper. A carbon chance, a charcoal dance.
ngā whetu moemoea – Mic Watts
July 2023
the dreaming stars
Runga / raro – Hōhua Thompson
July 2023
Te tau hou māori (the māori new year) is a time for reflection and planning for the coming year. Not only about the stars, this new series of limited edition prints by Hōhua Thompson illustrates some of the atua and stories the artist reflects on at this important time of the year.
Tukua kia tū takitahi ngā whetū o te rangi – Tia Ranginui, Fiona Pardington, Erana Arapere (Baker), Gary Whiting, Star Gossage, Emily Karaka, Vanessa Wairata Edwards, Darryn George, Tracey Tawhiao, Jasmine Horton, Zena Elliott, Tāwera Tahuri, Wayne Youle, Wi Taepa, Stevei Houkamau, Baye Riddell, Arumaki Grennell, Hera Johns, Keri-Mei Zagrobelna, Turumeke Harrington
July 2023
Let each star in the sky shine its own light
Selected Works from the Collection of Jamie Ferguson and Hera Smith (Wellington/Whanganui)
In Series –
June 2023
In Series is the 2023 Group Exhibition of Central Print Aotearoa featuring print artists from New Plymouth through to Palmerston North.
tell tales – Mayumi Sherburn
June 2023
narrated by daintily handcrafted prints +
Hononga –
June 2023
Year 5 and 6 students explore their connection to a special place, Durie Hill School.
Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa
Keeping connected and maintaining relationships so we can keep moving forward together
Quirky Creatures – Rachel Dickison
June 2023
Guest Artist Rachel Dickison supports our community event Hononga with a range of her favourite illustrations.
C U R V E – A celebration of design –
May 2023
In 2021 Whanganui was officially recognized as a UNESCO City of Design – This group exhibition celebrates design in our artistic community.