Nau Mai, Haere Mai
Mā te pohewa mā te auaha hoki, ka whakapuaki ngā kura e huna ana.
With imagination and creativity a hidden jewel can be revealed.
Welcome to Toi Ōtautahi.
Neighbourhood
Central City
Rāwhiti
Tonga
Raki
Hauauru
Beyond Ōtautahi
Central City
Central City
The city has some amazing new venues, majestic heritage spaces, a range of contemporary and traditional galleries, amazing public art installations and a enviable street art culture.
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Rawhiti
Rāwhiti
So many creativity has had its start in the East of the city – the area is as diverse as the art forms that have sprung from it. Painter Rita Angus, Poet Denis Glover, Singers Scribe and Ladi6, Filmmaker Ramai Hayward, Writer Keri Hulme, Flying Nun’s Roger Shepherd… and that’s just the beginning.
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South-east part of christchurch
Tonga
The South of Christchurch is bursting with creativity from independent galleries, amazing street art and a vibrant music scene in Lyttelton. Creatives of all kinds have made the south their home in years past and continue to do so today.
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North Ōtautahi
Raki
Take a stroll down Victoria Street to see some iconic murals that have become synonymous with Ōtautahi. As well as street art, you’ll find poetry installations and public art to lift the soul.
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West Ōtautahi
Hauauru
The city’s west side is home to historic and contemporary galleries and further west you’ll find contemporary works and studios from Riccarton to the Airport. It’s an area that’s home to a variety of creative disciplines and creative communities.
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Beyond Ōtautahi
Beyond Ōtautahi
Amazing galleries from Akaroa to Oxford and communities of creative craftspeople and artists of all disciplines can be found just outside the city…
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When You Feel Like Screaming – Don’t Send That Email…
In these fraught times – it’s a good idea to pause before you hit ‘send’ on that angry email…
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An Interview with Marianne Hargreaves
When it comes to arts in Ōtautahi, there’s not much that Marianne Hargreaves doesn’t know. We speak to her about…
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Calling All Creatives! How does Ōtautahi inspire you during winter?
Calling All Creatives! How does Ōtautahi inspire you during winter? Great prizes up for grabs!
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Free Tickets to Go Live Industry Talks Going Fast – Get Yours Today
Get your free tickets to GO LIVE – a music industry must see!
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Sudi Dargipour: Modern Designs, Traditional Twist
Sudi Dargipour gives us an insight into the artistic process that goes into making exceptional art rugs and traditional carpets.
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Listen to the Awesome Cover Versions of Victoria!
Check out the awesome cover versions of Victoria – for the iconic song’s 40th birthday…
Opportunities & Proposals
Kunstautomat Arrives in Ōtautahi!
Calling all visual artists! Be a part of an international collaboration with the Kunstautomat Project!
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The Feedback Loop – a New Mentorship Programme for Creatives
Toi Ōtautahi and Little Andromeda are proud to bring you The Feedback Loop – a unique mentorship programme for performance-based…
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Apply Now for Boost Ōtautahi – Don’t Miss Out!
Don’t Miss Out! Apply Now for Boost Ōtautahi.
Education & Workshops, Opportunities & ProposalsFeatured
Start Planning for Round 4 of Creatives in Schools
Strat planning for Round Four of Creatives in Schools – applications open June
Opportunities & Proposals
Calling all Creatives! Great Prizes on Offer!
Toi Ōtautahi is calling for submissions from creatives expressing the feeling of winter in Ōtautahi.
02.07
2022
Celebrate Te Wheke at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
16:00 PM – 12:00 am
Join us to at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū to celebrate the final weekend of our landmark exhibition…
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
08.07 – 10.06
2022
Lyttelton Arts Festival
09:00 AM
A weekend of workshops, theatre, bands, and performance arts to celebrate and promote the vibrant and varied artistic community of…
Various in Lyttelton
13.07 – 15.07
2022
Geraldine, Ashburton and Akaroa
11.08 – 13.08
2022
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
19:00 PM
Top Dog Theatre returns to the Isaac Theatre Royal with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in August 2022.
Isaac Theatre Royal, Gloucester Street, Christchurch
31.08 – 04.09
2022
WORD Christchurch Festival
10:00 AM
WORD Christchurch returns for its 25th anniversary! Don’t miss this wonderful world of words, writers and ideas.
The Piano and Other Locations
Writer and broadcaster Miriama Kamo on creativity.
