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Stoddart Cottage Artist Residency Open
Stoddart Cottage offers an annual artist residency in partnership with the artist-owner of Karearea Cottage in Purau - applications are…
Workshops | 5 November 2026
How to begin (and keep going): A course in Creative Recovery
Join award-winning artist Hannah Beehre for a six-week course that will transform your drawing, kick start your drawing passion.
Workshops | 5 November 2026
Creative Printmaking
Explore a range of creative printmaking techniques in this welcoming, hands-on 6 week course suitable for beginners
‘Aimata Awards 2027
Entries are now open for the 2027 ʻAimata Awards, presented by Fibre Gallery.
News | 3 November 2026
Farewell to Robin Bond – A Free Theatre Founder
The Free Theatre has announced the passing of founding member Robin Bond who died suddenly last week at his home.
Ōtautahi Storytelling Rōpū: Learning with Stories Community of Practice
Join storytellers and narrative stewards from across Ōtautahi Christchurch for a day of connection, sharing and collective exploration.
Opportunities & Proposals | 1 November 2026
2 Eastside Awards: Artist Development & Emerging Curator
In 2027, the Village Arts Centre marks 30 years of supporting creative development. As part of this milestone, we are…
Opportunities & Proposals | 1 November 2026
Fibre Gallery Open Call for Proposals 2027
Fibre Gallery is excited to announce its annual Open Call for Proposals. This Open Call is for an exhibition programme…
Workshops | 1 November 2026
Promoting your Creative Work without the Cringe Factor – A Toi Ōtautahi 2026 Arts Workshop
The Piano Turns 10! We Speak to Marcus Norman
The Piano is an integral pillar of the Performing Arts Precinct in the city. Opened in post-quake Christchurch, it's a…
Exhibition | 28 October 2026
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Museum Pop Up
The latest Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition comes to the Canterbury Museum Pop-Up on 7 November, just weeks after…
Opportunities & Proposals | 27 October 2026
WORD Trustees Wanted!
WORD is looking for new trustees to join the board of the South Island's largest festival of words, stories and…