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
Black Mark III – Chris Lambert
September 2025
Black Mark III is my third Solo showing at Space Studio & Gallery.
Cyclone Gabrielle – Anthony Davies
September 2025
In early 2023 within a period of 24 hours ‘Cyclone Gabrielle’ travelled over the Northern Island of New Zealand causing colossal damage in the Hawke’s Bay area…
in a time between; a journey of thanks – Paul Jacobson
September 2025
Poetic and photographic musings by Paul Jacobson.
The Linear Nature of Time is a Myth – Marcus Tesar
August 2025
Small studies in watercolor, ink, and charcoal, created daily, accompanied by poetic reflections.
Beyond the Surface – Students of St George's School
August 2025
Exploring identity through sculpture, print, and wearable art—St George’s students discover where form, culture, and imagination collide.
Through our Eyes –
August 2025
Whanganui Collegiate Year 12 and 13 Art Students reveal their perspectives through photography, printmaking, and painting in this vibrant showcase of student art.
The Canonization of Sister Josephine Bhakita – Sandy de Kock
August 2025
Saint Josephine Margaret Bhakita was born in Darfur, Sudan in 1869.
This body of work is my interpretation of her spirituality, and it highlights, for me, the incredible strength of African women.
EMBER – Kalia Court, Zenica Mann, Selina Reid, Susan Keates, Elaine Mayer, Carol Teutscher, Anna Nordstrom, Miho, Steve Leurink, Wouna le Roux, Kate Sellar, Mark Rayner, Carmen Simmonds, Patrick Gregg, Brendon Sellar, Maggie Duff & Gerry le Roux
August 2025
An ember holds potential. An ember, if fed, can grow into a consuming flame or fade into ash. Fanned to flame it must be contained to feel safe. Fire is a symbol of creation, connection and transformation.
In this group exhibition, fire is explored as both subject and/or medium. Artworks span all forms and disciplines—from those reflecting on the impact or meaning of fire or works forged, burned, or shaped by flame or heat.
Treedom – Fiona McGowan
August 2025
Ceramics and Forests of Aotearoa merge.
SPACE INVADERS – Graham Hall, Lee Morgan, Glen Hutchins & Jason Dufty
July 2025
Space Invaders explores themes of intrusion, occupation, and boundaries — physical, cultural, and imagined. From playful disruption to serious commentary, these artists challenge the notion of who controls space and how we might choose to navigate it.
The degrees to which we are absent or present – Sarah Pearson
July 2025
Collective – Catherine Burrell McKnight, Marina G Belsito, Piper Look & Kendra Apperley
June 2025
UCOL Whanganui mid-year graduates present diverse artworks exploring memory, transformation, place, and materiality.
Proliferate – Jessica Galias
June 2025
This is a series of paintings that explores the fascinating world of mushroom and Fungi and its different species.
C L U S T E R – Steve Leurink
June 2025
A collection of paintings that articulate connections between the past and the present.
PUANGA in SPACE –
June 2025
An exceptional exhibition of Puanga-inspired art produced by rangatahi from Whanganui schools, spanning all three galleries of Space Studio & Gallery.
Image: Carrie Bullmore WHS
Essence of There – Amanda Smart
May 2025
Painted hanging works exploring place, pattern, and presence through movement, colour, and sensory abstraction.
The Very Lively Ones – Adele Dubarry
May 2025
A celebration of prancing ponies and dancing ears of wheat: the magic of Iron Age gold coins in Britain.
random acts of perspective – Ursula Macfarlane
May 2025
The intriguing nature of infinite points of view when trying to explain art. These are photo composite stories.
MULTIPLIED – Kaye Coombs, Jo Giddens, Mark Rayner, Mike Marsh, Katherine Claypole, Rachel Stockley, Patrick Gregg, Jillaine Murray (The Black Pixie), Sandy de Kock, Duncan Foord & Rachael Garland
April 2025
A group exhibition that explores the aesthetic and power of multiplication.
Midnight Honey – Amanda Panda Ceramics
April 2025
Vibrant, heartwarming ceramic art for your table, home and soul.