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Homegrown Gallery

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Celebrating Ōtautahi artists and their unique talents. You will have a chance to Meet the Maker; there is a different artist in residence every day of the week. Choose from a fantastic selection of products handmade by our artists and other makers throughout Aotearoa. Visit the Homegrown whānau upstairs in Boys' High Building and Support Local!

Cubbin Theatre: Up and Away

Wednesday 25 - Sunday 29 March & Wednesday 4 - Sunday 8 November 2026

Cubbin Theatre Company presents Up and Away, a playful and gentle theatre experience designed specifically for pre-walking babies and their caregivers. Live music and interactive play transform small, familiar moments into experiences that are curious, captivating, and engaging for very young audiences.

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Artists’ Studios Re-open at The Arts Centre

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Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre has reinstated the tradition of open artists’ studios, where the public can watch artists at work. The open studios were a popular feature of The Arts Centre before the Canterbury earthquakes.

The Central Art Gallery gifted to Arts Centre Trust

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The Arts Centre Trust and The Central Art Gallery have jointly developed a plan to extend the life of The Central Art Gallery which was due to close at the end of March.

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DONATION TERMS & CONDITIONSAll donations are non-refundable.

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Our Cultural Narrative and Name

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It weaves together the cultural values, traditions and history of Ngāi Tūāhuriri in whose takiwā (district) we stand. It recognises the rights and guarantees provided under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and respects the mana of the local hapū, iwi and all peoples who call this land home.

UC Music "AN Ensemble" presents Carnival of New Zealand Creatures by Dorothy Buchanan

Monday 15 June 2026

Join UC Music staff and students as they present a delightful re-imagining of this charming New Zealand work. In celebration of Dorothy Buchanan's 80th year, you're invited to join us for this special FREE one-off lunch time concert in the beautiful Great Hall. With text by Lauris Edmond and a cast of characters featuring insects, fish and birds this is a concert to delight audiences of all ages!

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Our donorsOur donors are a wide range of people from all walks of life, who love and have a connection with this beautiful space. They understand that by supporting The Arts Centre, more can be achieved together, ensuring that future generations can experience the unique heritage atmosphere and participate in arts, culture and education programmes.