Eastern Southland Gallery

Eastern Southland Gallery Home of the John Money and Ralph Hotere collections and a diverse programme of exhibitions and events

A fabulous full-house tonight for 'The Gallery Session' as part of the Tussock Country Festival. A beautiful and intimat...
29/05/2026

A fabulous full-house tonight for 'The Gallery Session' as part of the Tussock Country Festival. A beautiful and intimate evening showcasing talented New Zealand and Australia’s songwriters, sharing the stories, inspiration, and experiences behind each song.
The perfect setting, with incredible acoustics, for such a special and intimate concert experience.

David Elliot: Artist Floor TalkSunday 7 June, 4pmEastern Southland Gallery​, GoreCelebrated Dunedin author and illustrat...
20/05/2026

David Elliot: Artist Floor Talk
Sunday 7 June, 4pm
Eastern Southland Gallery​, Gore

Celebrated Dunedin author and illustrator David Elliot will share insights into his current exhibition 'Wind and Waves' at this upcoming artist talk. Learn more about the tales and myths behind some of David’s imagined creatures and see how his stories come to life from original concept to final illustration.

Wind and Waves has grown out of David Elliot's fascination with the sea, weather, maps, and old books. Combining his life-long love of drawing and his enduring passion for books, with a more recent foray into sculpture, his characters, real and imagined, are all inspired by his home in Port Chalmers, the Otago Harbour and the wild Otago coastline. Winds howl through their pages, storms rage against their bindings, tiny ships are flung across their pages and strange creatures are cast up onto their margins.

Free admission. All welcome.

Despite thick pea-soup fog, an almost full house gathered at the gallery on Saturday for Sean Kelly & the Super 8’s. The...
19/05/2026

Despite thick pea-soup fog, an almost full house gathered at the gallery on Saturday for Sean Kelly & the Super 8’s. The audience enjoyed an entertaining evening of Irish music, Super 8 films, and lively storytelling. Sean Kelly performed across multiple instruments, joined by Jono Lonie and Maree Limpus. Guest musician Jock added to the night, slipping in seamlessly on piano accordion.

A night of Irish music + film Join Sean Kelly & the Super 8’s for a unique, intimate performance blending traditional Ir...
15/05/2026

A night of Irish music + film
Join Sean Kelly & the Super 8’s for a unique, intimate performance blending traditional Irish sounds with historic Super 8 films from Derry and Donegal (1958–1988).
This sensory-rich experience combines music, storytelling, and imagery. An intimate, immersive show that entertains, enlightens, and lingers long after the final note.

Eastern Southland Gallery, Gore
Saturday 16 May, 7.30pm
GA $35 | Members $30 | Students $10
Book: [email protected]

SEAN KELLY & THE SUPER 8’s in ConcertEastern Southland Gallery, GoreSaturday 16 May, 7.30pm Experience an intimate eveni...
13/05/2026

SEAN KELLY & THE SUPER 8’s in Concert
Eastern Southland Gallery, Gore
Saturday 16 May, 7.30pm

Experience an intimate evening of Irish music and storytelling with Sean Kelly & the Super 8’s, featuring live performance set against authentic Super 8 footage from Derry and Donegal. Blending music, history, and visual storytelling, this soulful show promises a rich, immersive cultural experience not to be missed.

General Admission $35 / Members $30 / Students $10
Book: Eastern Southland Gallery email [email protected]

Michael Armstrong: Paintings from a Recent Past 25 April – 21 JuneTimaru artist Michael Armstrong’s practice is defined ...
08/05/2026

Michael Armstrong: Paintings from a Recent Past
25 April – 21 June

Timaru artist Michael Armstrong’s practice is defined by energetic compositions incorporating cartoon like figures, fragmented forms, and bold colour to address social, political, and environmental themes. A graduate of the University of Canterbury (1976) and recipient of the 1984 Frances Hodgkins Fellowship, Armstrong has exhibited regularly since 1969 and previously taught at Aoraki Polytechnic (now Ara Institute). ‘Paintings from a Recent Past’ showcases a selection of his recent canvas paintings.

SEAN KELLY & THE SUPER 8’s in concertEastern Southland Gallery, GoreSaturday 16 May, 7.30pmSean Kelly and friends presen...
08/05/2026

SEAN KELLY & THE SUPER 8’s in concert
Eastern Southland Gallery, Gore
Saturday 16 May, 7.30pm

Sean Kelly and friends present an intimate show of live Irish music played to the backdrop of Super 8 movies taken by Sean’s Dad, a renowned Cine enthusiast, in and around Derry and Donegal 1958-1988. The show features Sean Kelly on vocals, whistles, bodhran and guitar, Jono Lonie on fiddle and electric mandolin and Maree Limpus on AV and cello. Sean also presents an authentic dialogue on a tumultuous time in the history of Derry, Donegal and the north of Ireland. It is a sensory-rich experience blending authentic Irish music with authentic imagery, no special effects whatsoever. The show is designed to entertain but also enlighten and to leave the audience with that elusive sense of wonder.

General Admission $35 / Members $30 / Students $10
Book: Eastern Southland Gallery email [email protected]

Internationally recognised writer and illustrator, David Elliot’s exhibition ‘Wind and Waves’ has grown out of his fasci...
07/05/2026

Internationally recognised writer and illustrator, David Elliot’s exhibition ‘Wind and Waves’ has grown out of his fascination with the sea, weather, maps, and old books. Combining his life-long love of drawing and his enduring passion for books with a more recent foray into sculpture, Elliot’s characters, real and imagined, are all inspired by his home in Port Chalmers, the Otago Harbour and the wild Otago coastline. Winds howl through their pages, storms rage against their bindings, tiny ships are flung across their pages and strange creatures are cast up onto their margins. Until 21 June.

'Paintings from a Recent Past' presents a selection of recent canvas paintings by Timaru artist Michael Armstrong. The e...
05/05/2026

'Paintings from a Recent Past' presents a selection of recent canvas paintings by Timaru artist Michael Armstrong. The exhibition captures the vitality of Armstrong’s practice, bringing together dynamic colourful compositions that reflect his unique blend of humour, abstraction, and social commentary. The exhibition runs until 21 June.

A delightful new exhibition opens this Saturday 25 April at the Eastern Southland Gallery in Gore. 'Wind and Waves' brin...
24/04/2026

A delightful new exhibition opens this Saturday 25 April at the Eastern Southland Gallery in Gore.

'Wind and Waves' brings together internationally recognised writer and illustrator, David Elliot’s life-long love of drawing and his enduring passion for books with a more recent foray into sculpture. In this exhibition Elliot combines his fascination with the sea, weather, maps, and old books to create book sculptures, drawings and paintings, all inspired by his home in Port Chalmers, the Otago Harbour and the wild Otago coastline. Winds howl through their pages, storms rage against their bindings, tiny ships are flung across their pages and strange creatures are cast up onto their margins. The exhibition runs until 21 June.

The gallery is open Saturday Anzac Day from 1-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm and Monday 1-4pm.

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14 Hokonui Drive
Gore
9710

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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