Eastern Southland Gallery

Nicknamed the ‘Goreggenheim’ by Saatchi & Saatchi boss Kevin Roberts, the Eastern Southland Gallery is a regional public art museum, situated in the Arts and Heritage Precinct of Gore’s CBD. Established in a former Carnegie Library building, Art Gallery it features permanent exhibitions dedicated to the collection of expatriate New Zealander Dr John Money and the works of major New Zealand artist Ralph Hotere, as well as a vibrant programme of temporary exhibitions, performances, workshops and artist projects.

Permanent displays include significant works by Bambarra, Baga and Dogon carvers of West Africa, major works by New Zealand artists Rita Angus, Theo Schoon and Ralph Hotere, and paintings by Australian and American artists.

Admission: Free; donations appreciated

HoursArt Gallery

Monday to Friday: 10am - 4.30pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Closed New Years Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Location

Corner Hokonui Drive and Norfolk Street, Gore (opposite Hokonui Heritage Centre, next to Gore Public Library, close to Gore Clock Tower)

Contact

Art GalleryJim Geddes (District Curator)
Marcella Currie (Gallery Programmes Officer)
Eastern Southland Gallery
PO Box 305
Gore 9700
Phone 0064 3 208 9907
Fax 0064 3 208 9968
Email: jgeddes@goredc.govt.nz