Events
Kōwhai Mums
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandKōwhai 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…
Art Addicts
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandArt 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…
In Colour
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandIn 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…
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 12pm - 3.00pm. Island Breeze welcomes Māori and Pasifika. Kai is provided. Contact Fifita on 027 529 0022 for more details.…
Able Art Collective
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandAble Art Collective is a supportive space for individuals with disabilities to explore, learn, create, connect and express themselves through art. Sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every month from 9.30 am - 11.30 am. Bookings are required - please register by emailing aagm@adc.govt.nz Run in partnership by the Ashburton Art Gallery &…
SS Ventnor Talk | Hannah King
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandHannah is a member of the Ng/Wu whānau, descendants of Ng Jor Ching, whose kōiwi—headed for reburial in China—were on board the SS Ventnor when she sank off the coast of the Hokianga in 1902. At this special talk, Hannah will speak about the SS Ventnor, and the connections made in recent years, as part…
SS Ventnor Talk | Keith Gordon
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandIn 2013, the wreck of the SS Ventnor was discovered off the North Island coast, sparking major international media interest and controversy. The ship had been transporting the disinterred remains of 499 Chinese miners from New Zealand to China for reburial when it was lost in 1902. At this special talk, Keith Gordon will speak…
Artist Talks | Chloe Summerhayes, Sam Walker, and Bobby Kurb
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandJoin us for three artist talks featuring Bobby Kurb, Chloe Summerhayes and Sam Walker. Bobby will discuss his new exhibition Before Black and White there was Colour, and Chloe and Sam will be in conversation discussing their collaborative exhibition The Same Coin. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the artists about their exhibitions and…
Operation Grapple Talk | Denise Baynham
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandIn Operation Grapple, portraits of 19 New Zealand nuclear test veterans tell the story of this little-known chapter in New Zealand history of nuclear testing in the Pacific. In this talk, photographer Denise Baynham will discuss the exhibition, her motivation in pursuing this compelling personal project, and the photographic challenges along the way.