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

Ercan Cairns

On show 22 March to 7 April 2024

Ercan Cairns presents a body of works for the first time at The Upstairs Gallery.

Cairns new works follow his celebration of creating with some of Aotearoa’s leading and most treasured artists.

With these works he has pursued a direction to push Tūhoe imagery into the future, whilst guided by Atua.

Val Enger & Robin Scott

On show 22 March to 25 March 2024

Val Enger and Robin Scott Pop Up Exhibition will be on show from Friday 22 March to Monday 25 March in the Seminar Room.

The opening for this exhibition will be alongside Ercan Cairns’ Solo Exhibition on Friday 22 March from 6pm.