Now Showing
Daughters of Defiance
Sandra Douglas
Opening: October 8, 2025
Viewing: October 7, 2025 until October 25, 2025
We walk in the footprints of those who fought before us.
Sea Change
David Taylor
Opening: October 8, 2025
Viewing: October 7, 2025 until October 25, 2025
Work inspired by the ever-changing coastal landforms and structures.
Coming Soon
Cultural Awards Exhibition – Whanganui Highschool
Opening: October 24 10:00 am
Viewing: October 24, 2025 until October 25, 2025
Whanganui High School is proud to announce a special exhibition showcasing the exceptional talent of its Year 12 and 13 students, as part of the 2025 Cultural Awards.
The exhibition, originally an invite-only celebration on Thursday 23rd October (and part of the awards ceremony hosted by the Royal Whanganui Opera House), has been extended to give the public an opportunity to experience the impressive portfolios created by students across Photography, Painting, and Design.
Stitched Realities
Inge Flinte & Natalie Holland
Opening: October 29 5:30 pm
Viewing: October 29, 2025 until November 15, 2025
Reimagined traditional techniques and motifs that celebrate cultural heritage and explore the evolving nature of identity and belonging.
Spaciousness
Kylie Wardlaw
Opening: October 29 5:30 pm
Viewing: October 29, 2025 until November 15, 2025
Exploring the emotional resonance of the landscape though colour and movement.
Coexist
Joel Hart
Opening: October 29 5:30 pm
Viewing: October 29, 2025 until November 15, 2025
Urban contemporary portraits layered with collage and imagery that explore how we coexist with thoughts, dreams, and moments in life – a reflection of our inner worlds.
Past Exhibitions
Puanga Kai Rau – Manu Bennett
June 2024
A celebration of the time of abundance for our people, providing life, energy and sustainability.
TE WHARE TUKUTUKU – Brigham Anderson
June 2024
Tukutuku patterns carry meanings and encode stories for current and future generations. Brigham’s contemporary tukutuku communicate his belief system and the values he tries to live by.
3 Regions Print Annual Exhibition – In Series – Catherine Macdonald, Jo Giddens (image featured), Marty Vreede, Julia Ellery, Margaret Scott, Fliss Newton, Desiree Singer, Katie Russell, Su Keates, Brenda Wallis & Rachel Stockley
June 2024
Featuring print artists from across the Taranaki, Whanganui and Manawatu region.
Retrospect Prospect – Jennifer Halli
June 2024
I have been thinking about skies and places as I work in thin layers. Out of the 40+ places I have lived, my thoughts are of the sky in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the city where it all began.
Shapelines – Rachel Stockley
June 2024
An exploration of shape, line and colour in the landscape
FOREST | FOR-REST – Nicola Gregory
May 2024
A collection of paintings that celebrate the divine beauty and restorative power of the forest.
Of the Sea – MB Stoneman
May 2024
New works roused by mysteries, personas and shadows of the deep ocean.
FROM 17 TO 71 – Rosalind Fitz Patrick
May 2024
(Finally using geometry)
my congregation – Paula Clare King
May 2024
A selection of works that explore dream, memory and change through the coming together of materials.
Haunts – Rowan Love
May 2024
A reflection on urban decay
Between Collage and Tessellation – Laurence Gatehouse
May 2024
Addressing the false dichotomy between art and science with shape and colour in floor rugs.
WONDER | WANDER – Kat Crosse
May 2024
A mixed-media celebration of landscape and fauna.
The Near and Far – Polly Cleverley
May 2024
Abstracted atmospheric images to draw you into the quiet spaces from half-forgotten homelands.
Stockroom Spotlight – Perry Davies
May 2024
Perry Davies is a much-loved artist of Space Studio & Gallery; it is our pleasure to celebrate this collection of works.
Cause and Distance – Kim Gunter
April 2024
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