City Gallery Wellington is temporarily closed for an exciting    $4 million building development designed by architect Stuart Gardyne. The project will involve a new two storey addition as well as seismic strengthening of the existing building.

Upstairs the much loved Michael Hirschfeld Gallery relocates to an enlarged gallery space, and the new Deane Gallery will exhibit Maori and Pacific artists. The new tower will also include the multi-purpose Adam Auditorium. Downstairs, the existing foyer will become a beautiful new gallery space, the Russell Hancock Gallery. Walk-through access from Harris Street will provide a vibrant thoroughfare to Civic Square. The enlarged, new-look City Gallery Wellington will re-open in Spring, 2009.

This is an exciting time in the Gallery’s history. The development will add to our reputation as a world class centre for unique New Zealand and international exhibitions. Paula Savage, Director.