The Arts Centre

The Arts Centre is one of New Zealand’s most significant historic and cultural attractions. Once the site of the University of Canterbury, today these distinctive Gothic Revival buildings are a dynamic venue for arts, entertainment and events.

With more than forty studios, galleries and specialty shops, as well as theatres, cinemas, cafés, restaurants and bars, and a weekend Art, Craft, & Produce Market incorporating an International Food Fair, The Arts Centre has something for everyone.

Watch artists at work and purchase their products. Must-see historic features include the Den of Nobel prize-winning scientist Ernest Rutherford, the Great Hall and the Townsend Observatory.

Hours: every day
Guided tours: every day, free, phone 363 2836 or visit Arts Centre Information in the Clock Tower

Venue hire available.


2 Worcester Boulevard Phone +64 3 363 2836 Fax +64 3 379 7576 Email info@artscentre.org.nz www.artscentre.org.nz

SoFa, So Good 20 Aug 08 - 29 Aug 08, Annual School of Fine Arts Sculpture Show.

Location: SOFA Gallery

Top Dg Theatre presents SHAKERS 20 Aug 08 - 30 Aug 08, $20, $15 concession/students.. SHAKERS is an award-winning play set in a trendy cocktail bar in the north of England...

Location: University Theatre

Gordon Brown and Lily Cook 1 Aug 08 - 31 Aug 08,

Location: Annie's Wine Bar

Deep 1 Aug 08 - 31 Aug 08, Admission free. Six artists display their unique new jewellery designs, featuring the work of Katrina...

Location: ConneXion Gallery

Fine ceramic works of distinction. - Seiji Miyajma 1 Aug 08 - 30 Sep 08, Admission free.

Location: Cave Rock Gallery

Frederika Ernsten 6 Aug 08 - 2 Sep 08, Admission free. Work by local potter.

Location: The Pot Shop

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