Exhibition of New Works by Luke Hollis opens this Saturday, 15 August at 10am
New Tides Announcement
Just Arrived - Glass Blower: Boy by Andrew Scott

 

New Tides National Open Art Competition Launching Soon

 

Art by the River is an independent contemporary art gallery in Whanganui, presenting more than 250 works by over 60 established and emerging New Zealand artists, alongside collectable works by significant international artists.


Visit the gallery at 1B Bell Street, explore current exhibitions, or browse and purchase artworks online with nationwide and international shipping available.

 

Opening Hours

Monday & Tuesday: by appointment 021 287 4229
Wednesday to Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sunday: 11am to 3pm

 

Unsure how an artwork will suit your space? Our New Zealand artworks are also able to be digitally displayed in to-scale mockups using your own rooms or sample rooms. Just click the buttons on the top right of each artist's page or the individual artwork page, and use the easy-to-follow instructions.

 

Online Purchase & Domestic and International Shipping Available


Layby terms available: Please contact us for further details

 

Art by the River is proud to be the sister gallery of Art by the Sea, Auckland.

Latest works

Stencil artwork depicting a hooded figure walking a dog shaped like a Keith Haring figure, with fluorescent pink accents against a stark monochrome background

BANKSY
Contemporary portrait painting by Paula Brill depicting a contemplative female figure, blending naturalistic features with angular geometric forms and jewel-toned colour harmonies

Paula Brill
Sheila Brown, Coming to Land, Kingfisher, an expressive painting of a kingfisher with outstretched wings, created with layered brushstrokes in blue, turquoise, mauve and soft earthy tones

Sheila Brown
Painting by Bruce McLachlan of three farm dogs seated on the tailgate of a utility vehicle in a rural setting

Bruce McLachlan
Grayson Perry, A Show For Normal People, offset lithographic poster printed in colours depicting the artist beneath a rainbow with bold lettering, signed and featuring a hand-drawn Alan Measles in black ink

Grayson Perry
Large mixed media tiger sculpture by Merv Richdale crafted from glass and ceramic sourced from Lake Taupō, featuring layered textures, luminous blue eyes and an elm wood base inspired by the spirit of Tai, Guardian of Taupō

Merv Richdale
Roy Schatt, James Dean (from the Torn Sweater Series), silver print from the original 1954 negative, showing James Dean in a close-up black-and-white portrait with an expressive gaze

Roy Schatt
Andrew Scott's Glass Blower: Boy shows a child blowing a hand-blown glass bubble that projects from the monochrome print, creating a striking three-dimensional effect within the framed artwork

Andrew Scott
Andy Warhol, James Dean (Rebel Without a Cause), limited edition screenprint on paper featuring James Dean against a vivid red background with Japanese text and bold Pop Art styling

Andy Warhol
Contemporary mixed media artwork by NZ artist Julie Whyman featuring flying fantails above layered geometric forms and luminous golden landscapes, blending native bird imagery with abstract architectural composition

Julie Whyman
Contemporary figurative painting by Lyndy Wilson depicting a reclining red-haired woman in a harlequin-patterned dress, rendered with stylised forms, geometric influences and warm, earthy tones

Lyndy Wilson