From public to private, large to intimate, Ōtautahi Christchurch  is well served by its selection of art galleries. Take a tour with us around 10 of the best.

01 - CHRISTCHURCH ART GALLERY TE PUNA O WAIWHETŪ // Start with the city’s public gallery, an impressive glass-fronted building in Montreal Street where you’ll find everything from the classics to contemporary works. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

02 - FIKSATE // The bridge between the streets and the galleries, Fiksate is an urban art hub unlike anything else in the country. It’s gritty, it’s on the edge, and it’s just a real cool space to be in. fiksate.com

03 - WINDSOR GALLERY // Having been in the business for over 100 years, Windsor Gallery has kept up with the times and sports an excellent collection of contemporary original works from over 30 artists, including Joel Hart, Andris Apse, Anneke Bester and Svetlana Orinko. windsorgallery.co.nz

04 - COCA // The Centre of Contemporary Art Toi Moroki, better known as CoCA, is run in Gloucester Street by Canterbury Society of Arts Charitable Trust to foster people’s connection and appreciation for modern art. Closed till mid 2023. coca.org.nz

05 - JONATHAN SMART GALLERY // Jonathan Smart has proven to be an important part of the Christchurch arts scene, showcasing a wide range of contemporary art and supporting artists in the city. jonathansmartgallery.com

06 - THE CENTRAL ART GALLERY // This dealer gallery in the beautiful Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora library building displays works by established and sought-after New Zealand artists. thecentral.co.nz

07 - NADENE MILNE GALLERY // This Hereford Street gallery is a showcase of contemporary New Zealand artists working in oil painting, abstract painting, sculpture, photography, installations and mixed media. nadenemilnegallery.com

09 - PG GALLERY192 // This Bealey Ave art gallery represents leading contemporary New Zealand artists. It is directed by Marian Maguire in association with Nigel Buxton, both of whom are artists. pggallery192.co.nz

10 - CUBE ART GALLERY // Artist and graphic designer Paul Rees opened Cube Art Gallery in High Street last year after picking up his brushes again during the disruptions of COVID lockdown. As well as his own paintings, Paul exhibits reproductions of Old Masters and more recent works. cubedesign.co.nz