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Here are some more photos of the 'Time and Light' exhibition for you to enjoy.This is the last week - closing on Sunday ...
07/09/2026

Here are some more photos of the 'Time and Light' exhibition for you to enjoy.

This is the last week - closing on Sunday at 4pm.

Our current exhibition is 'Time and Light'. Twenty artists answered the call to alter a light or clock with the proviso ...
03/09/2026

Our current exhibition is 'Time and Light'.

Twenty artists answered the call to alter a light or clock with the proviso that it had to remain in working order. The result is a fascinating exhibition showing the range of artists we have here in Whanganui.

We have two special openings coming up on Friday 4 and 11 September when the galleries will be open from 6.30 to 8.30pm to really show off the lights.

Normal opening times are 10am to 4pm daily. Do try and pop in when you are in town, this is a truly unique exhibition.

Last day is Sunday 13 September.

31/08/2026

Thank you Tina for allowing us to share your wonderful video promoting our exhibition 🙂

When the Arts Centre first opened in 1990, the shop at the front was established to sell artworks by local artists and w...
26/08/2026

When the Arts Centre first opened in 1990, the shop at the front was established to sell artworks by local artists and was staffed by volunteers. With an increased workload and dwindling pool of volunteers it was decided, some years ago, to lease out the space instead. Various businesses have come and gone, but now we have come full circle; the shop is once again under the trust's control.

Peter Shepherd, who set up 'the boring gallery' and ran it very successfully for three years, joined the trust earlier this year. He volunteered to be the new coordinator of the shop, but this time supported by the other trustees who have taken on various other tasks.

Peter has got a group of 15 artists together, some familiar faces and some new ones. They each have their own dedicated space in the shop. They are responsible for setting it up and refreshing what's on offer. We decided to keep the same name for the shop but gave the space a fresh paint job and installed more lighting.

We are very happy with how it looks and are looking forward to hearing your reactions. Do come in, check it out and give us your feedback.

The current exhibition in the Front Gallery is by John Singleton.He is showing a range of paintings, as well as some of ...
18/08/2026

The current exhibition in the Front Gallery is by John Singleton.

He is showing a range of paintings, as well as some of his pottery, in which he uses his painting skills to great effect.

John is in the gallery most days, working on new ideas, so do come in and have a chat.

The last day is Sunday 23 August.

The Boring Gallery will reopen on Thursday 20 Aug. The space has been freshly painted, more lights have been added, the ...
10/08/2026

The Boring Gallery will reopen on Thursday 20 Aug.

The space has been freshly painted, more lights have been added, the counter has had a makeover and artists are being signed up 🙂 We are excited that we have a mix of familiar and new people to welcome you to the Boring Gallery and the Arts Centre.

Notice that the bugs have returned too!

The Boring Gallery is closed for refurbishment at the moment. We aim to reopen in mid August. There are no exhibitions e...
03/08/2026

The Boring Gallery is closed for refurbishment at the moment. We aim to reopen in mid August. There are no exhibitions either right now. But watch this space, soon everything will be back to normal with both galleries fully booked till the end of the year 🙂

We had the lovely Jayeta Valentine from New Plymouth at the centre last Sunday, teaching her Inky Magic workshop.When I ...
28/07/2026

We had the lovely Jayeta Valentine from New Plymouth at the centre last Sunday, teaching her Inky Magic workshop.

When I caught up with them in the afternoon, I found 12 happy people from around the region creating fabulous art. They were all doing the 'same' and yet they were all different. They described it as very meditative and relaxing.

Thank you Jayeta, we hope to see you back again sometime with another fabulous workshop.

The Front and Back Galleries are closed for a few weeks to allow us to carry out some essential maintenance.The lessee i...
14/07/2026

The Front and Back Galleries are closed for a few weeks to allow us to carry out some essential maintenance.

The lessee in the Boring Gallery is finishing at the end of July. There is a really good value sale on at the moment, so do come in and check it out.

From 1 Aug, the Boring Gallery will be closed for refurbishment and will reopen under new management later in the month.

Both galleries are fully booked from the end of August till the end of the year, so lots of exciting exhibitions to look forward to.

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19 Taupo Quay
Whanganui
4500

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+64221512058

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