Percy Thomson Gallery

10/06/2026

In ‘Ūkaipō’ Henry Campbell captures place; particularly this place - Ngāmotu, Taranaki, Taranaki Maunga - in all its seasons, moods and faces.

As part of the show, Henry has a painting in progress that he works on during weekends, of Ngāmotu House and surrounds in central New Plymouth.

Explore this wonderful exhibition until Sunday 21 June.

09/06/2026

Entries for ‘Taranaki Foundation Emergence Art Awards’ close this Sunday (14 June).
Aged 13 - 26?
From Taranaki?
Don’t miss out!

06/06/2026

Henry will be in the Gallery today from 10am - 3pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the artist, have a chat about ‘Ūkaipō’ and watch him paint. All welcome!

04/06/2026

Henry Campbell explores many different ways of making in ‘Ūkaipō’ - painting, sketching, drawing - using cloth, a palette knife, brush, ink, pencil, coffee - incorporating traditional ways and contemporary techniques.
Colours are bold, layered, textured; washes are delicate, the touch light and agile.
Be amazed, be inspired.

The show runs until Sunday 21 June.

01/06/2026

It’s June so it’s nearly time!

Entries for Taranaki Foundation Emergence Art Awards close on Sunday 14 June via the Gallery’s website.

📣 Rangatahi aged 13 - 26 who were born, raised or educated here are eligible to take part and there are generous cash prizes on offer 🎉

This is an inclusive, all abilities event so don’t be shy - have a go, or encourage the young people in your life to.

We can’t wait!

Taranaki Foundation

Percy Thomson Gallery is proud to be
Taranaki's Regional Public Art Gallery.

31/05/2026

The Gallery and
Percy’s Place are closed today (Monday 1 June) for King’s Birthday.
Hei āpōpō!

30/05/2026

Henry Campbell’s ‘Ūkaipō’ is deeply embedded in Te Taiao.
As a concept, Te Taiao embraces the natural world and our environment: sea, air, land and climate, along with people, animals, plants and creatures.

There is great awe in realising we are all connected, but real responsibility too. Henry captures this tension and this beauty in his exhibition, on until Sunday 21 June.

We are open today (31 May) from 10am - 3pm; closed tomorrow for King’s Birthday (Monday 1 June).

27/05/2026

Images from Henry Campbell’s pōhiri and exhibition opening are now on the Gallery’s website. Here are a few to whet your appetite, and a great reminder to visit this incredible show before 21 June.

As a lovely bonus, Henry will be keeping us company this weekend (we’re open 10am - 3pm), and is available for a relaxed kōrero about the show and his works.

Please note we will be closed on King’s Birthday (Monday 1 June); reopening Tuesday 2nd at 9am.

23/05/2026

Last night we welcomed a very special solo show by Henry Campbell, ‘Ūkaipō’.

Images from the pōhiri and function will be shared in the coming days; for now some moments of calm contemplation before the doors opened.

Warmest thanks to Henry for sharing his practice and substantial body of work with the Gallery and us all.

On now until Sunday 21 June

17/05/2026

The Gallery is now CLOSED for several days while we install our next show

Henry Campbell ‘Ūkaipō’

which opens on Friday (22 May) at 6pm.

Anchored in Te Taiao, whakapapa and whānau, Henry’s exhibition takes us on a journey from Aotearoa to Japan and back again.

Nau mai haere mai!