Kōwhai Mums

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

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…

Art Addicts

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

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…

In Colour

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

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…

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…

Able Art Collective

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

Able 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…

School Holiday Activities | July 2025

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

We have some great activities running throughout the school holidays for kids of all ages. Check them out below! Snowlace Wonders 28 June - 13 July | 10AM-4PM | Free…

Opening | Small Paintings Dedicated to Big Names, Nadia Curnow

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

Join us for the opening of Nadia Curnow's exhibition Small Paintings Dedicated to Big Names. In this exhibition, Nadia Curnow draws inspiration from an international canon of art history, combining…

ASA | 61st Annual Exhibition Opening

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

Join us for the opening of the Ashburton Society of Arts Annual Exhibition on Monday 07 July at 7pm. Tickets for the ASA Opening Night are limited and are available…

Judge’s Tour | Ashburton Society of Arts

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

Join us at 12.30pm on Wednesday 09 July for a Judge’s Tour of the Ashburton Society of Arts exhibition!   At this special event, the ASA 2025 judge will give…

Artist Talk | Nadia Curnow

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

At this special artist talk, Nadia Curnow will discuss her new exhibition Small Paintings Dedicated to Big Names.  In this exhibition, Nadia draws inspiration from an international canon of art…