Upstairs Gallery

16/10/2026

New Dates! Emerging Artist Awards ceremony and exhibition opening is on Saturday 12 December 6pm to 7:30pm. On show 12 December 2026 to 17 January 2027. Finalists will be announced soon! 🎉

15/10/2026

Final days to see our current exhibition ’ANEW’, closing this Sunday. Don’t miss it. Everyone is welcome.

11/10/2026

06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the opening of our current exhibition 'ANEW'. The exhibition features the works of five artists: Carlos Vano, Ute Wallbach, Richard Naylor, Finoa Jones and Angela Button. On show till 18 October, Everyone is welcome. Photos by Tatiana Harper Photography

03/10/2026

Art Club is a new monthly creative evening at Lopdell House, held on one Thursday each month with a different focus each session. Led by local artist Angela Amerigo, it's a chance to spend an evening getting creative, meeting new people, and enjoying art, w**e, and good company in a relaxed setting.

For our first session, create a series of colourful abstract mini paintings.

No experience required. Materials, w**e, and snacks provided.

Seminar Room, Lopdell House
Thursday 22nd October
7pm-9pm
$35

Places are limited, so bookings are essential. To register, email [email protected].

Can't make Thursdays? Check out The Drawing Room with Laurette, held on the first Tuesday of each month.

20/09/2026

It is time to take stock and to start Anew.

Join Carlos Vano and friends at a new exhibition. Opening Friday 25 September at 6pm. All welcome.

19/09/2026

The Emerging Artist Awards have been rescheduled this year. All finalists have been personally informed of the change.

We’re looking forward to celebrating this year’s finalists in summer, with the new date to be announced soon.

Keep an eye on our socials and website for updates. ✨

01/09/2026

The Drawing Room returns!

📍 Seminar Room, Level 1, Lopdell House

Unwind with an evening of drawing, creativity and good company at Lopdell House. This relaxed monthly session is open to everyone, from experienced sketchers to complete beginners. Materials are provided, so simply bring yourself, settle in with a glass of w**e, and enjoy creating at your own pace.

Facilitated by local artist Laurette Looker.

✨ Tonight's session is now fully booked, but we'd love to see you next month. Be sure to register with Laurette via the Lopdell website to avoid missing out. https://lopdellprecinct.org.nz/the-drawing-room

Free parking is available in the Lopdell Precinct carpark off South Titirangi Road.