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Te Waiatatanga Mai o te Atua The Song of the Gods exhibition
Rutherford’s Den
Revival Exhibition
Pūmanawa
Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities
The Central Art Gallery
The Physics Room
Maxine Burney Art Studio/Gallery

Performing arts & film

Counterpointe
Lumière Cinemas
Altiora (The Gym)

Artworks

STAY
Korihi te manu (for Reuben)
Tūmanako (Hope) Mural
Echo
From the Black Water (Crossed Eels with Hoop)
Masons’ Cairn
Woman Life Freedom
Untitled Mural
Te Waka Whaka Hou The Canoe of the Rebuild

Education

Arts Centre Education
University of Canterbury Arts at The Arts Centre

Creative Residences

Company-in-Residence 2025
Self-Funded Residency 2025

Retailers

The Arts Centre Shop
Absolution
Dee Dee Thai Massage
Frances Nation Home
Indigo & Provisions
The Fudge Cottage
Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio
Paint & Sip Studio
Homegrown Gallery
Tiny Toy Shop
Wild and White Bridal

Eat & drink

Arts Centre Laneways
Bijou bar
Quad Eatery
Cellar Door
The Fudge Cottage
The Rolling Om
Zen Sushi & Dumplings
Frances Nation Cafe
Jaeju
Sangkutsa
Itty-Bitty Bakery
Pom's Thai Kitchen

Offices

SCAPE Public Art
Brown Bread
Everyone an Artist Trust
Strategy Creative
Common Ground Southern
Attuned Space Art Therapy

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The Observatory Hotel
Airbnb in the Creative Residence

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Busking opportunities at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre

Retail Tenancy, Boys' High, First Floor
Arts and Offices

Co-working space in The Arts Centre
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Chris Archer

Creative Director

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