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  • Opening | Kathy Reilly, Inge and Marc Doesburg, Print Council Aotearoa

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

    Join us for the opening of our three new summer exhibitions! Kathy Reilly's solo exhibition Peregination: A Sub Antarctic Odyssey explores her Subantarctic research expedition through a variety of printmaking methods. Featured works include detailed etchings and cyanotypes of endemic plant species, and studies of the Toroa Royal Southern Albatross in prints and a video work. Duologue is a collaborative…

  • Dearly Beloved | 100 Years of the Wedding Dress

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

    Weddings are a traditional rite of passage; ceremony overlaid with religious significance and cultural expectations. Befitting the occasion, bridal clothing may be ceremonially symbolic in colour, textile, or style, but also follows the fashion of the day and evolves, as traditions do, over time. This exhibition features a selection of bridal wear from our collection,…

  • Summer Holiday Activities 2025/26

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

    This summer, we have free activities running every day! Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm to get involved. Check out our list of activities below, or see our What's On Guide   Holiday Decorations 17 December - 24 December Get creative at our holiday craft station! Use a variety of fun tools and techniques…

  • The Great Santa Hunt 2025

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

    Where oh where can they be? The Santa Hunt is back, with a twist! Starting at Rokowhiria Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum on December 17, join us for our special late-night Santa Hunt. Bring your torches to search high and low in the Museum after dark - we’ll be giving spot prizes for our best-dressed…

  • Artist Talk | Kathy Reilly

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

    Join us for an artist talk with printmaker Kathy Reilly. In the summer of 2021, Kathy travelled to the Subantarctic Islands on a research expedition. For thirteen days, she trained her artist’s eye on these dramatic, isolated environs. The outcome of this voyage can be seen in her solo exhibition Peregrination: A Sub Antarctic Odyssey.…

  • Heritage Talk | Dr. Jane Malthus

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

    In western fashion, the white wedding dress came into vogue with Queen Victoria. For various reasons, though, brides have chosen to wear other colours. At this special talk with Dr. Jane Malthus titled Not always white: coloured wedding dresses as fashion and anti fashion, we will explore the history and themes of alternatives to the…

  • Workshop | Treasured Threads

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

    At this practical workshop, learn how to protect and preserve your special garments for future generations. Bring along a special garment such as a wedding dress, Christening gown or treasured textile. Share its story and learn techniques developed by museums for safe storage, gentle handling and long-term care. You will take home your own museum-grade…

  • Opening | Documenting our Heritage

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

    Join us for the opening and awards ceremony for our new exhibition, Documenting our Heritage: Mid & South Canterbury. Over the summer, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga’s photo competition encouraged photographers to capture locations on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero across Waitaha Canterbury. The resulting exhibition showcases an impressive selection of images submitted by…

  • Artist Talk | Julia Holderness

    At this artist talk, Julia will discuss her new show Botanical Correspondents: Crossing Time with Emily Harris and Julia Holderness.  Emily Harris (1837-1925) is best-known for painting the indigenous flora of Aotearoa and produced hundreds of exquisite artworks in her studio in Whakatū Nelson. Julia will discuss her research into Emily and how she has responded creatively to her…

  • Artist Workshop | Botanical Watercolour with Julia Holderness

    Join us for a special workshop with artist Julia Holderness! Learn some watercolour painting techniques, and then have the chance to paint a botanical study or image. Julia will guide you through a one-hour workshop aimed at beginners - all materials are provided.   Tickets are $10 per person - Book here!  Come along to Julia's…

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