Art Galleries in Whanganui

New Zealand Glassworks - Te Whare Tuhua O Te Ao (NZG) is the national centre for art glass in the country and is helping to unify the already established community of glass artists here in Whanganui and New Zealand. NZG is an exciting and interactive glass facility open to the entire community. New Zealand Glassworks's focus is enriching the arts and building on Whanganui's existing reputation as a city for glass art excellence.

McLeod Pottery is run by Fiona, she makes a range of functional domestic ware and garden art that adds beauty to its setting. Living by Castlecliff beach she is inspired by the colours, ruggedness of the beach and beauty of the sea. She holds pottery lessons at her studio in Castlecliff. Lessons are one offs including using the potters wheel, after school block lessons and evening adult classes. Her work is available through numerous Galleries across NZ North Island, and at Whanganui Riverside Market.

One of New Zealand's oldest purpose built art galleries, and home to the Sarjeant Collection, the Sarjeant is currently undergoing redevelopment and is due to reopen in 2024.