26 May 2025

Stride by Stride 2025: 26 May – 21 June

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10 exciting and impressive local artists exhibit recent work. “Stride by Stride” runs annually and is one of our “progressive pathway” shows, designed to offer exhibition opportunities as artists develop their practice.

Artists include: Laurie Roodt, Hazel Rae, Boram Hong, Alice Power, Leonie Fraser, Masako Fisher, John Clare, Leah Ingram, Lorraine Frances-Rees and Thomas Proctor.

New Extended Opening Hours:

Tues-Thurs 11am-5pm.

Fri-Sat 10am – 5pm.

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"Primavera" by Hazel Rae
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"Calling Donald Duck," "The Pipe" and "Alone Together" by Laurie Roodt
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"Venezia (2)" and "Cinque Terre (2)" by Boram Hong
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"Shoosh" and "Un petit oeuf" by Alice Power
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"A perfect day" by Lorraine Frances-Rees
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"Don't go out there" by Leonie Fraser
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"Grapevine" by Masako Fisher
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"Stilled Air" and "Whakaro ake ki te Ra" by Thomas Proctor
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"Harmony" and "Affinity" by Leah Ingram
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"Warriors Dance" and "I'm at that stage where I go to more funerals than weddings" by John Clare
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Works by Hazel Rae, Leonie Fraser, Thomas Proctor and Leah Ingram
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Works by Alice Power and Lorraine Frances-Rees
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Works by Hazel Rae and Laurie Roodt
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Works by Boram Hong
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Works by Laurie Roodt
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Works by Alice Power
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Detail of "The Slumber" by Hazel Rae
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Linwood Arts 388 Worcester St
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Alice Power, “Un petit oeuf,” acrylic on canvas, 2025
Untitled-3 (8)
Alice Power, “shoosh,” acrylic on canvas, 2025
Laurie Roodt, “The Opportunist,” oil on aluminium, 2025
Hazel Rae, “Primavera,” oil on canvas, 2024
Boram Hong, “Cinque Terre,” oil on canvas, 2025
28 Apr 2025

Brilliant Vibrant People: 28 April – 24 May

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Brighten up your day with a visit to Eastside Gallery for our latest show, “Brilliant Vibrant People.” On now until 24 May, this colourful exhibition showcases vibrant artworks inspired by brilliant people.
 
Artists:
• Alice Power
• Auspicious Victory
• Berrit Radtke
• Cyril Hector
• Federica Benedet
• Gwyn Hughes
• Hazel Rae
• Karon Storr
• Karyn Davis
• Laurie Roodt
• Lorraine Frances-Rees
• Monica Koster
• Niki Duff
• Ross Ellen
 
Location: 388 Worcester St, Christchurch (free onsite parking). Visit us Tuesdays – Saturdays from 12-5pm.
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Gwyn Hughes, "Glade," inspired by the photography of Aris Jerome.
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Karyn Davis, "Raspberry Sunset"
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Laurie Roodt, "School Dress Up"
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Berrit Radtke, "Blossom Art 14"
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Monica Koster, "Hooked" and "Stitched"
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Hazel Rae, "Fantasia in Purple" and "Fugue in Green"
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Federica Benedet, "Self punk portrait"
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Alice Power, "Strength wonder joy 2 & 1"
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Auspicious Victory, "The Beginning of Time #18 & #8"
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Cyril Hector, "Try the dip"
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Lorraine Frances-Rees, "Minerva's Owl"
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Ross Ellen, "Brother Johnny" and "Mr. Jim"
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Niki Duff, "Seventeen"
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M-52 Adornare 1.8M Karen Storr
Karon Storr, "Adornare," oil, acrylic & 24 carat gold leaf on canvas, 2023.
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Laurie Roodt, “School Dress Up,” oil on aluminium, 2024.
Glade cropped
Gwyn Hughes, "Glade," inspired by the photography of Aris Jerome, oil & acrylic-gouache on gesso board, 2023.
Self punk portrait, Federica Benedet CROPPED
Federica Benedet, “Self punk portrait,” acrylic on paper, 2023.
Berrit Radtke, "Blossom," acrylic on canvas, 2023.
31 Mar 2025

First Steps 2025: 31 March – 26 April

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Eastside’s annual exhibition for artists who are new, or nearly new, to exhibiting is back for 2025 with a huge variety of works from 16 local artists in Eastside and another 10 in the Mini Gallery. This not-to-be-missed exhibition showcases impressive local talent.
Nothing over $600.
Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.
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"Art Deco Diver" and "Don't Rock the Boat" by Reneé Prescott
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"Now, look" and "Pause" by Amy Oram
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Leather bracelets by Sophia Shan and Lynley Hao
Y Anthea Merrin
"Tessera" by Anthea Merrin (of Ramloët)
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Leather bracelets by Sophia Shan and Lynley Hao
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"Pull the Thread" by Jack Banks
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"Marokuranui 1-3" by Gina Coatsworth
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"Mike Howes" and "The Magnificent Castlepoint" by Donna Howes
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"Into the blue" by Federica Benedet
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"Metaphysical Cross Section" by Jeremy Herbert
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"Smoked Makeral" by Bob Tyler
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"Josephine Baker" by Carolyn Wightman
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"In the wings" and "On point" by Bartholomew Gibbs
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"Secret Door" and "New Beginning" by Berrit Radtke
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"Late Night With The Spectre Of Policies Past" by CJ Maglaqui
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"Fox Glacier, not looking up" by Daniel Collins
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Ruby Farebrother Fish Rob
Bob Tyler, "Smoked Mackerel," acrylic on canvas, 2023
On Point - Bartholomew Gibbs
Bartholomew Gibbs, "On point," oil on canvas, 2024
Donna Howes, "The Magnificent Castlepoint," oil on canvas, 2023
Berrit Radtke, "Secret Door," acrylic on canvas, 2023
3 Mar 2025

Arts Canterbury Juried Show 2025: 3-29 March

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Arts Canterbury members are encouraged to submit their best artworks for the annual juried exhibition. This year 25 local artists have been selected by three independent jurors: Felicity Milburn, Gerard Smyth and Pippa Judge.
5 awards were given out on opening night.
 
Three Jurors Merit Awards, sponsored by The Drawing Room, went to:
 
  • Anna Waaka Bartlett with “Whenua.”
  • Janet Brady with “Mitre Peak Milford Sound.”
  • Kellie Spence with “Light from within.”
The Excellence in Fine Art Award, sponsored by Arts Canterbury, went to:
 
  • Isabelle Wannenburg with “Kaikoura.”
The Eastside Development Award went to:
 
  • Meg Maguire with “The Conversation.”
The public now has the opportunity to vote for the Peoples’ Choice’ Award, sponsored by Gordon Harris.
 
Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free onsite parking.
 
Opening Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays. Galleries 12-5pm.
 
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Isabelle Wannenburg, "Kaikoura."
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Meg Maguire, "The Conversation."
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Kellie Spence, "Light from within."
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Janet Brady, "Mitre Peak Milford Sound."
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Kate McLeod, "Ubuntu."
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Elaine Fraser, "Foiled."
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Sam Young, "Into The Void."
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Debbie Garland, "Captivate."
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Jane Reid, "The Lovely Greens."
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Gary Glinton, "Jellyfish."
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Ashleigh Ritchie, "Noble."
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Jessie Christieson, "Then Bursting Forth in Glorious Day."
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Diane El-Ammar, "Joyful Heart."
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Leonie Fraser, "Rose attack."
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Masako Fisher, "Dubrovinik."
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Emma G Potteree, "I Am What I Am."
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Jo Seizova-Joki, "Bird's nest."
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“The Conversation,” Meg Maguire, oil on canvas, 2024
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“Into the Void,” Sam Young, enamel on panel, 2024
1. Foiled by Elaine Fraser
“Foiled,” Elaine Fraser, acrylic on canvas, 2025
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“Jellyfish,” Gary Clinton, oil on canvas, 2024
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“Noble,” Ashleigh Ritchie, oil on wood, 2024
Sarah Beal The Joshua Tree (1)
"The Joshua Tree," Sarah Beal, oil on canvas, 2024
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"Untitled," by Kellie Spence, oil on linen, 2025
“Ubuntu,” Kate McLeod, acrylic copper leaf and art resin on aluminium composite panel, 2024
“Cloudy Peak from Mesopotamia,” Ruth Reid, oil on canvas, 2024