BOOM! Dr. Ryan Reynolds: Placemaking as not-not-Art, a Christchurch renewal story

21 June 2018

How to heal a community through creativity...  Hear how Gap Filler developed over 80 creative projects such as the Dance-O-Mat and Pallet Pavilion – earning Christchurch a Lonely Planet  “top 10 city to visit” and an International Award for Public Art nomination, 2015.  When: 5:30pm 21 June Cost: Gold coin entry Registration: Required

BOOM! A Day Long Event

22 June 2018

What do artists’ consider when creating public works? What’s the role of a commissioner? Where to start when considering public sites and communities? Two talks and a design-think workshop. When: 9:30am – 4:30pm Cost: $40 REGISTER BEFORE JUNE 18 FOR ONLY $30! Friends of the Gallery Rate: $25 Booking: Required

Miles Art Awards: Artist Talks

7 July 2018

Please join us for these engaging artist talks where 2018 Miles Art Awards finalists will speak about their work. Entry: Free, no bookings required. 10.30am start.

July School Holiday Programme: art for Miles

9 July 2018

Participants will create a sculptural portrait from unfired clay, inspired by Cat Thompson's ceramic artwork I cede to you. Thompson's work is featured in The Miles Art Awards 2018 exhibition.

Future Art of Fashion

30 August 2018

In association with Groundswell: A discussion with leading NZ practitioners exploring creative collaboration in fashion and art. Thursday, 30 August 2018. 5:30pm – 7.30pm. $10 per person.