Organised by local artists, Eastside is hosting this exhibition of 26 artists who are donating recent artworks for this fundraiser show.

Intended as an expression of love and support for children living in dire circumstances in Gaza, proceeds will be donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund.

Artists include: Philip Trusttum, Marian Maguire, Thomas Hammond, Michael Springer, Nick Williamson, Rebecca Smallridge, Josh Bashford, Jon Jeet, Kim Lowe, Sarah Brown, Steve Lowndes, Jane Barry, Magdalene Clare, Robyn Webster, Helene Olivia Smith, Tamara Rookes, Ri Williamson, Greg Yee, Donna Hughes, Rebecca Harris, Nina Cook, Samantha Murray, Linda James, Akilah Hammond, Lucy Dolan Kang, Hamish Allan and Barb Gaeth in the Mini Gallery.

Opening night includes live music performed by Simurgh Music.

Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 20 May, all welcome.

Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.

Tiffany Thornley and Linda James have known each other since the late 70’s and have either worked together or supported each other over the years. They present recent paintings and prints. They are joined by Tiffany’s granddaughter Rita Thornley.

Also joining them is another group of artists who live close to Linwood Arts: Estefania Mondaca, Roseanne Jones, Jo Seizova and Katrina McGettigan.

In the Mini Gallery Colleen Anstey collaborating with Bronwyn Judge will present a trilogy of short dance films made over 30 years of a dancer’s life.

Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 22 April 2024, all welcome.

Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.

Eastside’s highly regarded annual exhibition for artists who are new, or nearly new, to exhibiting is back for 2024 with a huge variety of works from 18 local artists in Eastside and another 4 in the Mini Gallery. From oil, watercolour, gouache and acrylic paintings to delicate pencil works, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, photography and works using found materials, the exhibition showcases impressive local talent. Furthermore, there’s nothing over $500.

Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 25 March 2024, all welcome.

Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.

Star Media article and video here: Women shine at Linwood art exhibition | Star News (odt.co.nz)

This exhibition showcases vibrantly colourful works by 15 local women artists. Many are inspired by brilliant women and traverse their joys and pain, quiet strengths and loud resistance. Invoking the domestic there are quilted, woven and embroidered works. There are adventures in earthly delights, playful takes on bright, shiny consumerism and dancing with fire. There are works that explore the connection between women and healing plants and others that examine the experience of synaesthesia and epilepsy. What shines through is a sense of diversity and solidarity.

Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Tuesday 27 February 2024, all welcome.

Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.