Two O’Clock Tours | Chris Pole
In Crooked Spur, Chris Pole’s less traditional landscape paintings use a diagonal ‘slice’ to offset the image. Inspired by his travels through the Southern Alps, Kā Tiritiri-o-te-moana, these paintings bring the viewer into the landscape as a ‘participant’ rather than an ‘observer’. You can learn more about Chris Pole’s landscapes at our next Two O’Clock Tour!…
Holiday Programme | Tagata Moana Trust
Discover the exciting world of STEM! From 10am – 2pm on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th of December, join us for a day of exploring the world of our ancestors through STEM technology. Engage in activities such as the DNA extraction of bananas, the exploration of Pacific attire, making our own minecraft skins, and designing…
The Great Santa Hunt 2023
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 20 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…
From Tasman Glacier to Table Service
For three Hakatere Ashburton men, Wilf Holland, Allen Kelly and Jack Pattle, an adventure awaited them at Aoraki Mt Cook in March 1958. They were tasked with cutting three blocks of clean white ice from a glacier and preparing them for shipping to New York. From Tasman Glacier to Table Service follows the journey of…
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…
Suffrage in Stitches
This year, we celebrated the 130th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Aotearoa New Zealand. When the Electoral Act 1893 was passed, this landmark legislation saw New Zealand become the first self-governing country in the world to give all women the right to vote. Curated by Wellington Museum, Suffrage in Stitches features a 300-metre long textile…
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…