16 May 2025

Friends Auction Event 2025

Join us for a spectacular night of art, food, drinks, and bidding! Funds raised go towards public collection acquisitions for the Christchurch Art Gallery.

Get your friends together and raise your paddles to a good cause in support of the arts!

The Auction Event features work by over thirty contemporary New Zealand artists, including ten special limited-edition artworks produced for the event by Wayne Youle. 

This biennial auction is a keenly anticipated occasion and the biggest fundraising event on the Friends calendar with funds raised going towards acquisitions that enhance the city's public art collection. Join us on May 16, place a bid, and enjoy a great art night out!

Image: Michael McHugh, Family & Friends (detail). Courtesy of the artist.

Show on map

Get your friends together and raise your paddles to a good cause in support of the arts!

The Auction Event features work by over thirty contemporary New Zealand artists, including ten special limited-edition artworks produced for the event by Wayne Youle. 

This biennial auction is a keenly anticipated occasion and the biggest fundraising event on the Friends calendar with funds raised going towards acquisitions that enhance the city's public art collection. Join us on May 16, place a bid, and enjoy a great art night out!

Image: Michael McHugh, Family & Friends (detail). Courtesy of the artist.

Location
Christchurch Art Gallery, Montreal Street, Christchurch Central

Other events you may be interested in

Matariki 2025: Pōhutukawa

Matariki 2025: Pepe

Stay connected with the app

Download the What's On app and discover what's on in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Get it on Google Play Get it on Apple Store

Takiuru ki ā mātou ratonga
Log in to our services