Enjoy works by the next generation of Christchurch artists in Eastside’s annual “Inner City to East School Seniors” show.

NCEA students from seven schools across the inner city to the east present recent works, most of which will go into NCEA portfolios. The schools include: Ao Tawhiti, Avonside Girls’ High School, Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School, Hagley College, Mairehau High School, Shirley Boys’ High School and Te Aratai College.

You can also see works by younger pupils from Christchurch East School in the Mini Gallery.

Location: 388 Worcester St, free parking and entry.

Opening Hours: Wed-Thu: 11am-5pm | Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm

Nine local artists respond to the theme with lush beauty, intensity and mystery. Bringing together painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, and jewellery, the exhibition slips between translucence and opacity as artists explore what we choose to reveal – and what we keep in the shadows.

Some lean into the pun on life and death; others play with surface and interiority, the frivolous and the meaningful, visibility and concealment. It’s a show of contrasts where light and depth invite reflection.

Floor talks with the curator, Dr Liz Boldt, will take place every Saturday at 11am throughout the exhibition. Just turn up for a guided tour around the show.

Artists: Cam Robinson, Joel Calasin Jr., John Clare, Laurie Roodt, Lourie Torr, Megan Woodhead, Melanie Dougan, Owen Spargo and Sophie Brown.

Mini Gallery artists: Anton Zamorkin, Colette Meehan, Jordan Willan, Keila Robin, Madelaine Barbarics and Rebekah Palmer.

Location: 388 Worcester St, free parking and entry.

Opening Hours: Wed-Thu: 11am-5pm | Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm