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!

Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm

Entry is free

Rosamund Lowrey

On show 24 January to 9 February

You are warmly invited to the opening of the Solo Exhibition Silent Wings, Painted Stories by Rosamund Lowrey on Friday 24 January at 6pm.

The exhibition features paintings in oil and watercolour, often incorporating native birds and found objects invoking other narratives.

Lukasz Ograbek

On show 24 January to 29 January

You are invited to the opening of a pop-up exhibition by local artist Lukasz Ograbek.

This show opens alongside Rosamund Lowrey’s solo exhibition Silent Wings, Painted Stories on Friday 24 January, 6pm - 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome

Lukasz’ exhibition is on show in the Seminar Room on level 1 of Lopdell House.

Opening soon

Pusi Urale

14 February to 2 March

Join us for a colourful tribute to life, joy and art with Fiafiaga – Celebration, a solo exhibition by Pusi Urale featuring her latest body of work.

Pusi Urale is a New Zealand-based artist of Samoan heritage, celebrated for her vibrant and distinctive style that draws deeply from her Pacific Island roots. Born in Samoa, Urale moved to New Zealand with her family in the 1970s, becoming part of the Pacific diaspora that has significantly enriched Aotearoa's cultural landscape.