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Arts Centre Creative Residents Announced

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Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre has announced the next four artists to live and work in the heritage precinct in Ōtautahi. They are: Sacha Copland (dance), Shay Horay (writing), Phoebe Hurst (music), and Ron Te Kawa (textile arts). All four will create new work in their areas of practice while in residence for the period 8 April to 16 June.

Maxine Burney Art Studio/Gallery

Galleries & museums

Welcome to Maxine Burney Art Studio/Gallery
Maxine Burney creates original, eclectic paintings from her light-filled, iconic Art Centre studio. Renowned for her versatility, she effortlessly moves between diverse genres—from evocative landscapes and pure abstractions to symbolic interpretations of life, dreams, travel, and nature. Maxine also offers art cards, bookmarks, reproductions (photo or archival giclées), and unique gifts.

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Admission to The Arts Centre is free. Some organisations based here have entry fees, which are displayed on each organisation’s website.

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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.

Arts Centre Volunteer Ambassador

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As The Arts Centre is now fully open we want to ensure all visitors feel welcome, and are seeking volunteers to welcome and assist all our visitors across the site.

Outdoor Cinema returns for 2025

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Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre has teamed up with Christchurch City Council to offer outdoor movies again in January 2025.

Heritage Stargazing 2026

Every Friday night during Winter, 10 April - 25 September 2026

Experience stargazing from the restored Observatory Tower (1896) at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.

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Arts Centre New Walk Christchurch Operator

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Since 1st May 2025, Walk Christchurch has officially been operated by Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.