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 14 local artists in Eastside and another 10 in the Mini Gallery. This not-to-be-missed exhibition showcases impressive local talent.
Nothing over $600.
Opening Event: 5.30-7pm Monday 31 March 2025, all welcome.
Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.
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
First Steps 2025-9
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