First Steps 2025: 31 March – 26 April

Eastside’s annual exhibition for artists who are new, or nearly new, to exhibiting is back for 2025 with a huge variety of works from 16 local artists in Eastside and another 10 in the Mini Gallery. This not-to-be-missed exhibition showcases impressive local talent.
Nothing over $600.
Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.
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"Art Deco Diver" and "Don't Rock the Boat" by Reneé Prescott
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"Now, look" and "Pause" by Amy Oram
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Leather bracelets by Sophia Shan and Lynley Hao
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"Tessera" by Anthea Merrin (of Ramloët)
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Leather bracelets by Sophia Shan and Lynley Hao
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"Pull the Thread" by Jack Banks
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"Marokuranui 1-3" by Gina Coatsworth
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"Mike Howes" and "The Magnificent Castlepoint" by Donna Howes
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"Into the blue" by Federica Benedet
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"Metaphysical Cross Section" by Jeremy Herbert
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"Smoked Makeral" by Bob Tyler
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"Josephine Baker" by Carolyn Wightman
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"In the wings" and "On point" by Bartholomew Gibbs
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"Secret Door" and "New Beginning" by Berrit Radtke
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"Late Night With The Spectre Of Policies Past" by CJ Maglaqui
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"Fox Glacier, not looking up" by Daniel Collins
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Promo version Two Puppies
Lynley Hao and Sophia Shan, "Kokako Lullaby," dyes & acrylic on leather, 2025
Into the blue, Federica Benedet
"Federica Benedet, "Into the blue," watercolour on paper, 2023
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Carolyn Wightman, "Blue Fiord," watercolour on paper, 2025
Ruby Farebrother Fish Rob
Bob Tyler, "Smoked Mackerel," acrylic on canvas, 2023
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Reneé Prescott, "Art Deco Diver," acrylic on canvas, 2025
On Point - Bartholomew Gibbs
Bartholomew Gibbs, "On point," oil on canvas, 2024
Anthea Ramloet Tessera
Anthea Merrin (of Ramloët), "Tessera," plaster & acrylic on wood panel, 2024
Donna Howes, "The Magnificent Castlepoint," oil on canvas, 2023
Berrit Radtke, "Secret Door," acrylic on canvas, 2023