Brighton Gallery is your local community art space in New Brighton

We are a charitable trust aiming to encourage creativity and promote local art and artists in New Brighton and Christchurch. Display your work in our ever changing exhibition space, take an art class for fun or purchase original local artwork made by our artists.

WELCOME TO YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY ART SPACE

Brighton Gallery is a community art gallery run by members and is open 7 days 10am to 4pm. We display paintings by 30+ members changed monthly, offer a wide variety of art classes for children and adults, sell original artworks and welcome new member artists.

BECOME A MEMBER OF BRIGHTON GALLERY

Founded in the early 2000s we are a local community art space dedicated to the promotion of local artists and creativity in the community. By becoming a member you can take part in our exhibitions and display your artwork, teach a class and more.

ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN

Our reasonably priced art classes are for all ages and abilities. We offer a range of classes and teachers in different mediums and artistic styles. We encourage true creativity unhindered by preconceptions of what is ‘good’ or ‘art’ and welcome everybody to come and give it a go.

ART FOR SALE

Our talented member artists offer a wide range of works for sale in different mediums. Ideal for a one off original piece to decorate your home or for a special gift. Come into the gallery to check out the latest works on offer.
Tony Scanlan | Local New Brighton Artist
Brighton Gallery | New Brighton Christchurch NZ
MAREE COLE | Local New Brighton Artist

MONTHLY PAINT PARTIES

Each month local business Uncorked Creativity comes into the gallery to hold a fun paint party. Thought you couldn’t paint? Think again! Uncorked Creativity takes you step by step through the process of how to create an amazing painting. It’s a step by step, relaxed art lesson, with music, food, drinks and friends. No artistic or creative experience is needed and you will come away at the end of the night with your own amazing artwork! Check out our facebook page for upcoming paint parties.

THANKS TO BRIGHTON GALLERY’S SPONSORS

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Christchurch City Council | New Brighton Gallery
Community Organisation Grants Scheme | Brighton Gallery
rata foundation | Brighton Gallery

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