Join us for this special event during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori / Māori Language Week. We will start with a historical overview, looking at what has impacted the Māori language over the last 200 years - both in terms of its loss and its revitalisation. Then we will hear the stories of our…

In this workshop, you’ll be guided through a series of free-flowing abstract drawing techniques, inspired by different locations within Ashburton Domain, to create an experimental visual journal. Walking and drawing, without any complex thinking or making, is a great mindfulness exercise to help you be both creative and present. We welcome anyone aged 12 and over to this workshop. All materials…

School holidays are here! We have some great activities running throughout the school holidays for kids of all ages. Check them out below! Making Waka/Boats Saturday 28 September - Saturday 05 October 2024 | All day | Free Making waka / boats out of egg cartons – a fun, creative way to learn about buoyancy…

Join us during the school holidays for a special Clever Crustaceans workshop with NIWA scientists! Crustaceans come in all shapes and sizes – from huge king crabs to tiny sand hoppers! Most of them live in the sea, but some prefer to live in fresh water, on land, or even underground. Learn more about the…

Join us for the opening of three new exhibitions on Saturday 26 October at 6pm. Esther Deans’ thesis exhibition An Iconography of Doubt is an accumulation of ideas and imagery from four years of study towards her PhD through the Auckland University of Technology. This research was a personal investigation into her experiences and preoccupations,…

At this special lunchtime artist talk, Dr. Jane Venis will discuss her new exhibition Pāua Play, introducing some history of the use and misuse of both paūa shell and the ukulele in Aotearoa and the wider Pacific. There will be an emphasis on exploring the history, background, and development of her contemporary instruments. She will…

In this Cultural Awareness session, you will learn about Latin American culture and discuss basic social protocols to help you interact with clients, whānau, and friends. Whakatere Ashburton resident Jessica Falconi, from Ecuador, will lead the discussion. All are welcome - nau mai koutou katoa! Organised with Welcoming Communities and Hakatere Multicultural Council

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 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…

Unfortunately, mishandled baggage and lost luggage can sometimes be a part of the travel experience. But how can you minimise the chances of this happening? To celebrate our exhibition Lost Luggage, join us for a talk by Maryann & Olivera from Air New Zealand where we will learn about the airline's lost luggage history. They…