Welcome to The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.
Dating back to 1877, The Arts Centre has a rich history and an exciting future.
Located in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch, The Arts Centre is an Aotearoa New Zealand landmark – home to galleries, museums, cinemas, boutique retailers, artisan eateries and bars, engaging events, stunning venues and much more.
Inspiring makers: Liberation Jewellery
A paper bead craft activity inspired by Liberation Jewellery.
Find out moreInspiring Makers: The Busy Finch
Create salt dough sweet treat sculptures inspired by the work of Tatyanna Meharry (The Busy Finch)
Music with Michal: The Arts Centre edition
Ōtautahi Christchurch-based songwriter and performer Michal Bush will excite and delight you and your little ones.
Inspiring makers: Adelphi Fine Chocolate
A creative collage art activity inspired by Vertigo Artography
Arts Centre inspired: stained glass windows
There are some amazing old stained glass windows at The Arts Centre. Can you create some stained glass windows designs of your own at home?
Inspiring makers: Liberation Jewellery
A paper bead craft activity inspired by Liberation Jewellery.
Bring Rutherford's Den to life
Use your creative skills and bring Rutherford's Den lecture theatre and a flock of quirky native birds from Aotearoa New Zealand to life!
Making Together
Mondays 9.00am - 12.00pm & Thursdays 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Rekindle invites you meet online to practice craft in each others (virtual) company.
What's Here
New Zealand-made homewares and gifts.
Frances Nation is a store specialising in Aotearoa New Zealand-made homewares and gifts of quality craftsmanship, authenticity and longevity.