West Ōtautahi
Out West
Neighbourhood
Every compass point in Christchurch has an artistic heritage – and the west is no exception. From the historic Arts Centre, and the magnificent Art Gallery, right out to the Ilam Fine Arts School and the Airport – you will find artists and artworks of all disciplines.

Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery

Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery
The promotion of Appreciation of Beauty in Life at the Fo Guang Shan Art Gallery is based on a philosophy by the Founder of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order, Venerable Master Hsing Yun.

Ilam Campus Gallery

Ilam Campus Gallery
The Ilam School of Fine Arts, provides a range of public spaces for the University of Canterbury to stage a diverse range of arts and cultural programmes through exhibitions, performances and events for the promotion, education and enjoyment of the arts by the university and the wider Canterbury communities.
The Ilam Campus Gallery is the main exhibition space at the University of Canterbury and is open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. It can be found in Block Two at the Ilam School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury.

Life in Vacant Spaces
