Chapter1

10/09/2026

If you have not already been in to the Gallery to view the current artwork by Jaypee Belarmino then this Saturday 10am till 4pm 95 Orbell St is where you need to go.

In the words of J.P Bell:
Kings, queens, artists, dreamers, and everyone in between eventually share the same fate.
​These crowned skulls are my reminder that beneath every crown is a human being, and beneath every human being is the same inevitable truth.
​The Memento Mori Series is not a celebration of death, but an invitation to live more consciously, boldly, and completely.

10/09/2026

Suitcase Stories come and view this weekend 10am to 4pm, there are amazing suitcases that are waiting to connect with a new owner, so please come in and take a look, and while your there you can check out all the fab artwork on the walls.

Also, voting for will end at 4pm on Sunday, so to be in to win a Night for two at The Mayfair come in and vote for People's Choice to go in the draw.

Photo Credit for these awesome snaps goes to Corners and can be found on Instagram .of.chch.

Nurse Maude Koru Care Christchurch

03/09/2026

We're proud to be a large, diverse healthcare organisation dedicated to serving our communities across Canterbury, Nelson/Marlborough, and Wellington.

01/09/2026

On Sunday at the reveal we were incredibly proud to present each of the nine Koru Care Christchurch models on behalf of Moko Pounamu a very special and beautifully crafted pendent. Thank you for helping make this event so special, they were so grateful and very proud to be wearing your thoughtful and generous gift home. You continuously support Christchurch and its youth and we also thank you.

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

What an unforgettable night.

​Looking through these photos from Sunday’s Runway Reveal Event that celebrated Suitcase Stories - The Luggage of Legends with such a vibrant room full of people, passion, and incredible creative talent was pure magic.

​To our amazing models who brought the runway to life, to the artists whose incredible suitcase creations blew us all away, and to everyone who has purchased or is going to purchase a suitcase over the next two weeks, we thank you. You didn't just support an event; you showed up for our creative community in the biggest way possible.

​A huge, heartfelt thank you to our hardworking team, and everyone who helped make Chapter1 shine.

​To every single person who bought a ticket, joined us over the weekend, and cheered us on: thank you for making Sunday night so special. Browse through the album below to relive some of our favorite moments! 📸 Photos by Tony Stewart | Photoshots. (Any sharing of photos must display photo credit and tag Chapter1.)

The online catalogue you can view via www.chapter1.co.nz which is being updated daily as we work through all 65 artists. Artists please note we will be personally thanking and making a social media fuss of each artist via their own individual post and tagging each one over the next 2 weeks, where if we have it everyone will be able to read each Bio and Suitcase Story Inspiratiĥon.

The Unbound Journeys Exhibition alongside the suitcases will all be on display for public viewing Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm & Sunday 10am to 3pm.

If you have not already please come into the gallery during our open days and vote for People's Choice to go in the draw to win a Night for 2 The Mayfair.

Thank you again xx

30/08/2026

Well, its good night from Chapter1 and a very quick thank you to everyone who came along to the Runway Reveal this afternoon. A full appreciation and thank you post to everyone involved will be coming over the bext day or two and there will be lots of photos xx The Koru Care Christchurch youth models were outstanding. Lots to tell you all after a wee nap xx The full catalogue of Suitcase Stories Artists and also the Unbound Journeys exhibition wil be out mid week. Public viewing starts Wednesday at 10am.

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

Thank you Mandy Palmer this post means a lot xx 😘