The New Zealand Portrait Gallery
Encounter the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand through portraiture at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata. With a programme of exhibitions that bring to life New Zealand’s history and cultural identity, celebrates artists, and invite us to reflect on our evolving place in the world.
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata was founded in 1990 as a charitable trust. We have been in our permanent home in Shed 11 on Wellington’s waterfront since 2010.
The Gallery relies almost exclusively on donations from individuals and organisations to fund for its ongoing work, and on sponsors to fund its annual portrait competitions – the Adam Portraiture Award and the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award. We would not exist without the hard work and dedication of our many volunteers who serve on our Board of Trustees our committees and as team members.
Monday to Sunday 10.00am - 4.30pm.
Closed Christmas and New Years Day only.
New Zealanders: Free Entry
International Visitors (18+): $10
Quick Links:
https://www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz/donate
https://www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz/become-a-friend
https://www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz/jointheteam
Website: www.nzportraitgallery.org.nz
Instagram: @nzportraitgallery
Facebook: @NewZealandPortraitGallery
Tatyana Kuilda Studio Gallery
[33 Cuba Street, Wellington]
Tatyana Kulida Fine Art is a space where you find contemporary realism and the artist at work.
Trained in the rigorous tradition of the Old masters at the Florence Academy of Art, Italy, Tatyana brings a bit of the Old World together with contemporary New Zealand inspiration. Still lives, florals, traditional portrait commissions, as well as landscape work.
Have something custom made or pick up a finished work ready to hang in your home and learn about the work from the artist herself.
Tuesday 9.00am - 11.45am
Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Wednesday and Saturday by appointment.
Gallery Annex
[27 Brandon Street, Wellington Central]
Our intent is to champion artists by thoughtfully reintroducing artworks from corporate and private collections into the market, encouraging artists ongoing recognition, fair resale value, and lasting legacy.
Monday to Saturday 11.30am - 3.30pm
Toi Aro
[3 Market Lane, Wellington Central]
Toi Aro arts centre continues the legacy of Toi Pōneke Arts Centre.
Toi Aro is a catalyst for the growth and development of Wellington artists, and a vibrant space that nurtures collaboration, creativity and cultural exchange among artists of all generations using the tuakana-teina model.
The Te Ara Toi Gallery exhibits contemporary work by emerging and established solo artists, groups and curators.
Admission to the gallery is free. Exhibitions frequently include artist talks and workshops. Some works are available for purchase.
10.00am – 8.00pm weekdays
10.00am – 4.00pm weekends
https://www.toiaro.nz/whare-toi
Facebook Page
Instagram Page
Phone (04) 385 1929
Nine Fathom Deep
[52 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington]
Nine Fathom Deep is a contemporary art gallery in central Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington, where artists, collectors and audiences can connect and participate in a considered programme of exhibitions and events.
The gallery curates a cross section of practice, from established to emerging artists from Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad.
Tuesday - Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Exhibit A/ RT Gallery
[272 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington]
The RT Gallery:
A permanent gallery showcasing the works of Rich Thurston
Current show: The Summer Collection.
Exhibit A:
We specialise in high-quality framing for prints, photography, artwork, and memorabilia. Using archival materials and expert craftsmanship, we ensure each piece is beautifully presented and preserved for years to come.
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Saturday by Appointment.
https://richthurston.art
https://www.instagram.com/richthurston.art/
(+64) 22 645 5800
https://www.exhibita.co.nz
[04] 385 1373
hello@exhibita.co.nz
Wellington School of Drawing
[Level 1, 166a Cuba Street]
Our intention is to advance the teaching of drawing and painting, providing solid training in strategies and procedures for developing work.
Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 4.30pm
By appt. (mornings), Tuesday to Friday.
McLeavey Gallery
[Level 1, 147 Cuba Street]
Representing NZ artists. Est. 1966.
Wednesday to Friday 11.00am - 5.00pm,
Saturday 11.00am - 3.00pm, or by appt.
https://www.facebook.com/petermcleaveypopupgallery
https://www.instagram.com/mcleaveygallery/
Phone:(021) 248 4276
Webb’s Wellington
[23 Marion Street]
A light filled gallery, showcasing the best of New Zealand art for sale and auction.
Reopening TBC.
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm,
Saturday 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Enjoy Contemporary Art Space
[211 Leftbank, Cuba Street]
Independent contemporary art space since 2000.
Wednesday to Friday 11.00am - 6.00pm,
Saturday 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Jhana Millers Gallery
[Level 1, 85 Victoria Street]
Jhana Millers was established in 2018 in Pōneke, central Wellington.
The gallery presents contemporary art from throughout Aotearoa, with a focus on supporting early and mid-career artists.
Wednesday to Saturday 11.00am - 4.00pm.
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jhanamillersgallery/
Phone: 021 1670 896
Bowen Galleries
[39 Ghuznee Street]
Contemporary NZ and Australian artists since 1981.
Tuesday to Friday 11.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Inverlochy Art School Gallery
[3 Inverlochy Place, Te Aro]
At Inverlochy Art School.
Monday to Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Page Galleries
[42 Victoria St]
Contemporary and historical artworks by leading New Zealand artists. Est. 1987.
Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm,
Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Exhibitions Gallery
[32 Brandon Street]
Representational & expressionist to abstract artworks.
Monday to Friday 10.30am - 4.30pm,
Saturday 10.30am - 3.00pm.
Closed public holidays and long weekends.
WWW.EXHIBITIONSGALLERY.CO.NZ
www.facebook.com/exhibitionsgalleryoffineart
Call: 04 499 6356
National Library of New Zealand
Home to the He Tohu Exhibition - A Declaration, A Treaty, A Petition. Tours available.
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm,
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm.
The Kiwi Art House Gallery
[255 Cuba Street]
Representational, contemporary and Wellington themed art.
Tuesday to Friday 10.30am - 6.00pm,
Saturday 10.30am - 5:30pm, Sunday 10.30am - 5.00pm.
Ph: (04) 385 3083
Cell: (021) 167 4550
ORA Gallery
[23 Allen Street]
Contemporary NZ art, object and design.
Regular hours:
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm,
Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Photospace Gallery
[1st floor, 37 Courtenay Place]
New Zealand's leading and emerging photographic artists.
Full hours resume 28 January.
Monday to Friday 10.00am - 2.00pm,
Saturday 11.00am - 2.00pm.
Toi Art, Te Papa
[Levels 4 and 5, 55 Cable St]
New, exciting commissions alongside the national art collection.
Closed Christmas day only.
Monday to Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm.