Auckland City Galleries

The BIG little city has a lively art scene filled with a mix of genres from the unexpected to the classic. You'll want to spend the whole day pursuing over 20 galleries within walking distance. Visit the New Gallery Toi O Tamaki and don't miss the contemporary and cultural on K Road.

 

Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery

Corner of Lorne and Wellesley St's.

Auckland Art Gallery has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand. Exhibiting work from its collection along with a programme of national and international touring exhibitions.
Auckland Art Gallery's Main Gallery on Kitchener Street is currently closed for redevelopment. Exhibitions and events will continue at the Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, corner of Wellesley and Lorne streets.

09 307 7700 aucklandartgallery.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

The Lonely Dog Gallery

Artist Ivan Clarke makes some epic paintings telling the story of The Lonely Dog.

 

You can find The Lonely Dog Gallery at: Levy Building, 20 Customs St East, Britomart.

 

09 550 7170 www.thelonelydog.com getting there

Stanbeth Window Gallery

Located in Britomart 32 Customs St East.

As part of the Bare Rock and Backbone exhibition on at Britomart, Stanbeth Gallery is displaying work from the involved artists in the gallery window.
Currently showing are pieces by Aleksandra Petrovic.

www.britomart.org getting there add to itinerary

Antoinette Godkin Gallery

Level 1, 28 Lorne Street, Auckland Central.

Antoinette Godkin Gallery showcases fresh and innovative contemporary art from emerging artists including Miranda Parkes, Terry Powell, Melinda Harper and Matthew Dowman.

09) 309 0310 http://antoinettegodkin.co.nz getting there

Grosvenor Gallery

Grosvenor Gallery is a small gallery space located in a prime position in Queens Arcade in the Downtown end of Queen Street in Auckland Central Business District. The gallery offers a selection of original art by New Zealand Artists. A framing service is also available within the gallery and an excellent range of frame mouldings are available from local manufacturers as well as a very high quality range imported from England, choices to suit all tastes.

 

You can find the Grosvenor Gallery in Queens Arcade: Ground Floor, Shop 9, 34 Queen Street, Auckland CBD.

09) 379 0222 www.grosvenorfineart.co.nz getting there

Gow Langsford Gallery

26 Lorne St, Auckland Central

A commercial art space committed to fostering and promoting the finest contemporary art from New Zealand and abroad.

09 303 4290 gowlangsford.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Anna Miles Gallery

Suite 4J, 47 High St

Located at the top of Cantebury Arcade between Queen and High St's Anna Miles showcases some of New Zealands finest contemporary artists.

09 377 4788 annamilesgallery.com getting there add to itinerary

Jane Sanders Art Agent

Level 1, Blackett’s Building, Corner Shortland and Queen Streets.

Jane Sanders Art Agent concentrates on a small number of artists who will show work from across their careers, including, Paul Cullen, Bing Dawe, John Lyall, Jan Nigro and Michael Shepherd. The selection of work on view will change often; sometimes concentrating on one artist or a specific time period.  

09) 358 2625 www.artagent.co.nz getting there

John Leech Gallery

Cnr of Kitchener & Wellesley Streets 

John Leech Gallery specialises in the sale of both historical and contemporary works by some of New Zealand's most significant artists.

09 303-9395 www.johnleechgallery.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Lane Gallery

33 Victoria St East

The Lane Gallery specializes in contemporary New Zealand artwork; paintings, hand finished artist's prints, and sculpture.

09 302 5295 lanegallery.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

City Art Rooms

1st floor, 28 Lorne St

City Art Rooms is located in the heart of Auckland’s art district, neighbouring the Auckland Art Gallery, in a loft-style venue occupying the entire first level of a 1930 historic building. The space provides a welcoming experience for visitors, offering a reading room along with the two exhibition areas.

09 308 9855 cityartrooms.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

OREX Gallery

1st Floor 32 Lorne Street
entry at Kartoum Place, Kitchener Street

Oedipus Rex represents established and emerging New Zealand artists, presenting new shows every 3 to 4 weeks.

 

09 379 0588 orex.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Tim Melville Gallery

2 Kitchener St

 

(09) 302 4110 www.timmelville.com getting there add to itinerary

Fingers

2 Kitchener St, Opposite Auckland Art Gallery.

Renowned internationally for developing original jewellery works in a New Zealand Style since 1974

09 373 3974 fingers.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Gus Fisher Gallery

Kenneth Myers Centre, 74 Shortland St

Exhibitions of contemporary and historical art focus on New Zealand and the wider Pacific area, but also feature overseas work relevant to New Zealand.

 

09 373 7599 gusfishergallery.auckland.ac.nz getting there add to itinerary

FHE Galleries

2 Kitchener St

Presenting individual works of excellence from New Zealand, the Pacific and other cultures.

09 302 4108 fhegalleries.com getting there add to itinerary

St Paul St. Gallery

Auckland University of Technology, 34 St Paul St

ST PAUL ST, the galleries of AUT, were established in 2004 and over the past four years have developed a strong programme, which has made them one of the leading university galleries in New Zealand and a first and foremost trio of galleries for contemporary art and design in Auckland.

09 921 9999 www.stpaulst.aut.ac.nz getting there add to itinerary

Sue Crockford Gallery

Suite 2c, Endean's Building

2 Queen St

Auckland City

09 309 5127 suecrockford.com getting there add to itinerary

Wallace Trust Gallery

305 Queen St

Auckland City

09 302 5271 wallaceartstrust.org.nz getting there add to itinerary

Art Space (K-Road)

Level 1, 300 Karangahape Road, Newton.

Art Space is the leading contemporary art institution in Auckland. Presenting contemporary art by emerging and established New Zealand and international artists, each year Art Space produce, exhibit and communicate a world-class programme. Established in 1987, Art Space is a non-collecting, non-profit charitable public trust governed by a Board of Trustees.

09) 303 4965 www.artspace.org.nz getting there add to itinerary

White Space

12 Crummer Road, Ponsonby

Whitespace is a contemporary art gallery situated in a converted industrial warehouse in Crummer Road Ponsonby. Historically the area was the home of many noted artists including Colin McCahon and Tony Fomison. Sitting on the edge on the cbd, Ponsonby and Karangahape Road could be described as the area that best reflects the bohemian soul of Auckland, and now houses a multitude of galleries and cafes. 

09) 361 6331 www.whitespace.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

K Road Galleries and Studios

Dealer and public galleries run shows back to back open to the public. Studios range from 'by appointment' to retail stores which display works from time to time and a trust which combines several approaches. Order your free gallery guide via arts@kroad.com. Or call 09 377 5086

kroad.com/arts getting there add to itinerary

National Maritime Museum

Located on Hobson Wharf.

As our Maori name, Te Huiteanaui-A-Tangaroa (holder of the treasures of Tangaroa - of the Sea God) suggests, this museum stores many of our nation's treasures. The displays are original from boats to life size exhibits and include an amazing collection of models and artefacts. As an island nation New Zealand has an exceptional relationship with the sea.  Our maritime heritage is rich with tales of exploration, discovery, design and success.

For current programmes and exhibitions, please visit the website.

09 373 0800 nzmaritime.org getting there add to itinerary

Central City Library

44 - 46 Lorne Street. For details of current programmes and exhibitions please visit the website.

09 377 0209 aucklandcitylibraries.com getting there add to itinerary

Parsons Bookshop - Fine Art

Corner Wellesley and Lorne Streets.

Provides an extensive collection of fine art books.

09 303 1557 www.parsons.co.nz getting there add to itinerary