Mawhiti Tino Rawe | Clever Crustaceans
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of this new mini exhibition at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, developed by NIWA and Te Papa. Opening on Saturday 28 September 2024, Mawhiti Tino Rawe | Clever Crustaceans is a playful exploration of the bizarre and diverse world of five marine crustaceans. They can change their shape,…
Two O’Clock Tours | Jenna Packer – Artist Talk
At this special Two O’Clock Tour, join us and artist Jenna Packer for an extended artist floor talk. On the final day of her exhibition Toro, Jenna Packer will join us to share insight into her practice and discuss the context behind the exhibition. Come along at 2pm on Sunday 01 December to learn more…
Opening: Michael Greaves | Wesley John Fourie
Join us for the opening of two new exhibitions: Falling if not Flying by Michael Greaves, and and with his kiss i became a braided river by Wesley John Fourie. Falling if not Flying builds on the last four years of Michael Greaves’ painting practice, from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the…
The Great Santa Hunt 2024
The Great Santa Hunt is back on at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum these school holidays with a special late night opening event on Wednesday 18 December, so get your torches ready! All the lights will be turned off, so you’ll need your torches for the late night opening hunt to find the…
Lost Luggage
Lost luggage includes items of luggage or personal goods left behind or that have not arrived at the correct destination with the passenger. Whether travelling by rail, bus, ship or airline, lost luggage usually and hopefully follows shortly after. Luggage with no claimant was (and in some cases, still is) forwarded to the nearest city,…
Bridging the chasm – 150 years of Ashburton District Railway
Arriving in August 1874, the Great Southern Railway opened Ashburton to the world. The station became the arrival and departure platform for thousands of people coming and going over the next 128 years until all passenger services ceased in 2002. It was, in its heyday, the central hub for our community. A railway trip was a day out…
Island Breeze
Join us for our monthly Pasifika wāhine art and craft session in Ashburton! If singing, chatting, and art sounds like your cup of tea, come along on the third Thursday of every month from 1pm – 2.45pm. Island Breeze welcomes Māori and Pasifika. Kai is provided. Contact Fifita on 027 529 0022 for more details….
Kōwhai Mums
Kōwhai Mums is a monthly art group that caters to ethnic and migrant mums/carers, as well as newcomers to Whakatere Ashburton. While this group has an emphasis on engaging with newcomers, any mums/carers with children aged 0-5 years are welcome to attend. Sessions provide a safe and fun environment for mums/carers to relax and socialise…
In Colour
In Colour is a great way to unwind and relax with like-minded people. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. These are social sessions that encourage you to connect with others through creativity. Be inspired to learn a new creative pastime. Sessions are free and new…
Art Addicts
Art Addicts (AA) is the Gallery’s weekly art space for kids during the school term. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the AAGM to get creative and explore different materials and themes in art. AA is all about a fun, shared learning experience for all who attend. We encourage parents and grandparents…