Eastside Gallery

Opening event: 5.30-7pm, Tuesday 26 May. All welcome. Floor talks with the Curator will take place every Saturday at 11am throughout the show. Unreal Canterbury brings together 11 artists whose works tilt the familiar, unsettle the expected, and reimagine the … Continued

Opening event: 5.30-7pm, Tuesday 28 April. Sitting at the heart of our artist-development pathway, “Stride by Stride” brings together a thoughtful mix of painting, jewellery, photography and moving‑image works from eight local artists who are steadily expanding their practice and … Continued

Opening event: 5.30-7pm, Tuesday 31 March. All welcome. Art as a way of living — urgent, embodied, essential. This exhibition gathers 11 local artists whose practices are driven by daily insistence, vital compulsion, or outright obsession. These are the works … Continued

Opening event: 5.30-7pm, Tuesday 3 March. All welcome. Eastside’s highly regarded annual exhibition for artists who are new, or nearly new, to exhibiting is back for 2026 with a huge variety of works from 11 local artists in Eastside and … Continued

Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Tuesday 3 February. All welcome. Mirroring, distorting, bending, turning inwards, reframing. 13 local artists present a wide range of perspectives as they respond to the theme through painting, sculpture, photography, digital and textile works. Artists include: Alice … Continued

Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 1 December. All welcome. “15 Minutes from Home” is a celebration of the power of local – of community and the creativity that’s right on our doorstep. Inspired by the 15-minute city strategy – a concept … Continued

For over two decades, this dedicated group of artists has gathered weekly in Opawa to explore the art of portraiture. Working across pencil, pastel, oil, acrylic, and watercolour, members range from emerging talents to award-winning practitioners – each bringing their … Continued

This group exists to serve people affected by cancer and to foster their wellbeing through the arts. The artists attend for support with their individual art practices, for mutual peer support during their cancer journeys, as a respite from the … Continued

“NO LIMITS – the art of us” features works by talented students who attend classes at Art for Life Trust, a Christchurch based charitable organisation providing inclusive art classes for students with disabilities and other diverse needs. Their classes are … Continued

Eastside’s annual show for emerging and mid-career artists features painting, photography, fused glass and life-sized needle-felted sculptures from six exciting local artists. The show features recent oil on canvas works from Meg Maguire, who won the “Eastside Development Award” at … Continued

Enjoy works by the next generation of Christchurch artists in Eastside’s annual “Inner City to East School Seniors” show. 69 NCEA students from six schools across the inner city to the east present recent works, most of which will go … Continued

Strange and fascinating artworks made either with unusual materials or with common materials not normally used in the making of art. Come and see what 11 local artists have created using false teeth and eyelashes, toilet paper, weeds, washing powder, … Continued

This group show is a celebration of the mahi of local Māori artists making Māori art. The name literally refers to young spiders leaving the web and metaphorically refers to the way Eastside Gallery’s exhibition programme nurtures artists in their … Continued

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, … Continued

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• … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

This show is essentially about searching for authentic images in the midst of the noise and glamour that distracts us every day. 1980, filmmaker Werner Herzog lamented the lack of quality images in our lives. In particular, he railed against … Continued

This exhibition is a celebration of ten years of The White Room Creative Space and includes works from 30 artists who use the studio. From its inception in 2014, The White Room has provided support to artists to explore art … Continued

Eastside’s exciting annual show for emerging and mid-career artists features a huge variety of recent work from ten local artists. This is the top show of our “progressive pathway” exhibitions (First Steps – Stride by Stride – Eastside Spring). Artists: … Continued

Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 2 September 2024 15 local artists contribute to this show which features artworks with a Canterbury focus done in styles such as magic realism, the sublime, the ethereal and etherealism. This is a show full of … Continued

Come and enjoy works by the next generation of Christchurch artists in Eastside’s annual “Inner City to East School Seniors” show. NCEA students from seven local schools from the inner city to the east of Christchurch present recent works, most … Continued

Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 15 July 2024 This group show is a celebration of the mahi of local Maori artists making Maori art.The name literally refers to young spiders leaving the web and metaphorically refers to the way newer artists … Continued

What an absolute stunner of show this year’s Stride by Stride is. The exhibition is on now at Eastside Gallery until 13 July and features 12 local artists in Eastside and another 4 in the Mini Gallery. Come and visit to … Continued

Organised by local artists, Eastside is hosting this exhibition of 26 artists who are donating recent artworks for this fundraiser show. Intended as an expression of love and support for children living in dire circumstances in Gaza, proceeds will be … Continued

Tiffany Thornley and Linda James have known each other since the late 70’s and have either worked together or supported each other over the years. They present recent paintings and prints. They are joined by Tiffany’s granddaughter Rita Thornley. Also … Continued

Eastside’s highly regarded annual exhibition for artists who are new, or nearly new, to exhibiting is back for 2024 with a huge variety of works from 18 local artists in Eastside and another 4 in the Mini Gallery. From oil, … Continued

Star Media article and video here: Women shine at Linwood art exhibition | Star News (odt.co.nz) This exhibition showcases vibrantly colourful works by 15 local women artists. Many are inspired by brilliant women and traverse their joys and pain, quiet … Continued

18 local artists exhibit weird and wonderful works made with materials not commonly used in the making of art. Materials include xrays, shopping lists, cutlery, onion skins, electronics, knitted seaweed, curtains and kitchen spices. Artists: Julie Davey, Jimmy Philpott, Verity … Continued

Antoinette Wastney, Emma Velde, Estefania Mondaca, Hannah Martin, Duncan Nash and Ian Batchelor. Eastside’s exciting annual show for emerging and mid-career artists features six artists exhibiting recent work. Duncan Nash, winner of the 2022 Eastside Development Award through Arts Canterbury, exhibits mixed … Continued

NCEA students from four local schools present recent works, most of which will go into NCEA portfolios: Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery, Te Aratai College, Avonside Girls’ High School and Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School. This is one of Eastside Gallery’s newer … Continued

This group show is a celebration of the mahi of 14 local Māori artists making Māori art. The show has been run in Eastside Gallery annually for over 20 years and takes place across Matariki. The name literally refers to … Continued

A show for artists with a moderate amount of exhibition experience. It forms part of what we call our “progressive pathway” of exhibitions, which is designed to offer exhibition opportunities as artists develop. Stride by Stride sits between First Steps … Continued

Eastside’s annual exhibition for artists who are new, or nearly new, to exhibiting features 15 local artists and a huge variety of art styles. Nothing over $500. Artists: Cassie Mead, Lisa Banks, Jessica Waters, Hannah Harte, Anna.Key, Caitlin Stikkelman, Tracey Perrin, … Continued

Gemma Syme, Jann Lenihan, Catherine Day and Pat White have been friends since their student days at Massey University’s School of Fine Arts, fifteen years ago. Together they present a show that is both varied and lively, with each artist … Continued

Our inaugural Inner City to East School Seniors exhibition involves NCEA students from four local schools: Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery, Shirley Boys’ High School, Avonside Girls’ High School and Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School.

Eastside Gallery’s First Steps 2022 showcases the work of 16 artists who are new, or nearly new, to exhibiting. Nothing over $500. Please visit and show your support for their fantastic work! Artists: Monique Anderson, Shirley Gibbs, Marjie Eastwick, Wendy … Continued

Soil is vital to life on Earth. The soil’s role in recycling nutrients, and wastes, is an important part of sustaining life on Earth, providing renewal and new growth, in the dance between life and death.   This exhibition celebrates the … Continued

Eastside’s Spring exhibition features seven local artists: Magdelane Clare, Joe Clarke, Alix Ashworth, Helene Olivia Smith, Sage Rossie, Linda James & Rebecca Harris. Opening: Monday 11th October 5.30-7pm. We will serve refreshments in a way that complies with Delta Level … Continued

Six local textile artists from the Textile and Fibre Arts Network (TAFAN) present a wide range of fibrous explorations from fashion, felting, embroidery, patchwork, knitting, upcycled furniture and more! Opening Event: Monday 30th August 5.30-7pm. Hosted by: Eastside Gallery, 388 … Continued

His paintings; her pots. An exhibition of works by Keith and Trish Morant. Opening Event: Monday 19th July 5.30-7pm. Hosted by: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch. Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, free onsite parking.

Eastside’s annual Maori Art exhibition takes place across Matariki. Opening Event: Monday 28th June 5.30-7pm. Hosted by: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch. Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, free onsite parking.

With the support of the Morant Foundation, this group exhibition celebrates Matariki and the winter solstice. Artists include Rudolf Boelee, Kim Lowe, Jane Barry, Michael Springer, Jon Jeet, Ken Clark, Gael Abraham, Paul Deans and Alex Prentice. The Morant Foundation … Continued

Eastside Gallery’s First Steps 2021 showcases the work of 21 artists who are new, or fairly new, to exhibiting. Nothing over $500.

Ka Awatea signifies daybreak, the awakening of creativity and the emergence of new voices. Creativity as a life-force is particularly resonant in a global pandemic which disrupted normal life and forced us to recalibrate. Creativity both sustained us and allowed … Continued

Vjekoslav Nemesh has been teaching art classes for 17 years and organising group exhibitions to help promote the work of his students. This exhibition, From the North to The South, features several emerging and professional artists that have all, at … Continued

Art Escape brings together a wealth of paintings from members of the Christchurch/Canterbury Cancer Society Art Groups. These works are representative of a wide range of genres that coalesce into a joyous engagement with paint, colour, subject and theme. “I … Continued

Our Life is an exhibition of work by artists with intellectual disabilities who use The White Room Creative Community Space, Õtautahi, Christchurch. The subject matter of the work is as diverse as the lives of the artists who have created … Continued

Pan means all-inclusive, uniting, collective… / ˈpɑnˈpɑn / – An international distress signal, of less urgency than a mayday signal. Radioing pan-pan informs potential rescuers that a problem exists. (Also Pan) – Pandemonium, pan-dimensional, panopticon, pandora, paan, pan de toit, pandemic, … Continued

This exhibition is a painterly celebration of Vincent Van Gogh. Christchurch artist Wayne Seyb asks, “how do you represent the unrecognised, the lost, those on the margins?” This exhibition addresses these issues with the colour turned way up high and … Continued

Transitions: 22 September – 10 October 2020 A group exhibition of Ara Applied Visual Art graduates and friends, exploring their individual interpretation of the state of “TRANSITION”.  Features a diverse range of artwork in media including oil & acrylic painting, … Continued

Philip Trusttum, David Woodings, Jane Zusters, Michael Springer, Josh Bashford, Kim Lowe, Jane Barry, Helene Olivia Smith, Samantha Murray, Alix Ashworth and Rebecca Harris.