The Upstairs Art Gallery

This not-for-profit community art gallery is on Level 1 of Lopdell House and is charged with promoting the arts at a local level.

With up to 12 exhibitions per year, covering a vast range of mediums, artistic skills, ages and community groups, a trip up the stairs is always worthwhile!

Support local artisans by browsing in the shop to find a piece of art that you can enjoy every day!

Open daily, 10am to 4pm

Entry is free

Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, ANZAC Day morning and Christmas Day.

Members Exhibition: Aspire

On show 29 March to 20 April

Times can be uncertain. Things can change on a national level but also personally. This exhibition asks what your aspirations are. What would you like to happen with your future? For you, your family, community, country, world.

Submissions can speak on this topic in any way the artist interprets. All mediums are welcome. All ages are welcome.

Opening soon

Ahsin Ahsin: Mango or Lemon

On show 26 April to 11 May

Cook Island contemporary artist, AHSIN presents his latest collection of works for a solo exhibition at Upstairs Gallery.

His vibrant and bold works are influenced by 1980s-90s sci-fi films, street art, and comic books, incorporating a range of artistic and pop culture references. His imagination brings to life fantastic creatures, sigils, graffiti marks and gestures, all suspended in hyperspace.