Art by the River

A contemporary art gallery on Bell Street in central Whanganui, showing New Zealand artists alongside collectable international work.

About

Art by the River occupies the historic United Ancient Order of Druids building at 1B Bell Street, a short walk from the Sarjeant Gallery in central Whanganui. The gallery was founded by Richard Browes, an art collector and dealer with more than 30 years in the trade, and shows a curated mix of established and emerging New Zealand artists. Alongside the New Zealand programme sits a Collectables selection holding work by internationally recognised names including Banksy, Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Salvador Dali, Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry. It suits both first-time buyers and established collectors, and works can be bought at the gallery or online.

Services & Highlights

Original works by contemporary New Zealand painters, sculptors, photographers and mixed media artists
Collectables selection featuring internationally recognised artists
Changing exhibition programme, with artist talks and workshops through the year
Over 60 artists and more than 250 works on display
Online purchasing with domestic and international shipping
To-scale digital mockups so you can see a work in your own room before buying
Search by price, size, subject and medium
Layby available by arrangement

Practical Details

Monday and Tuesday by appointment; walk in Wednesday to Sunday
Street level entry from Bell Street
Sister gallery to Art by the Sea in Auckland
Enquiries about specific pieces, new arrivals and upcoming exhibitions welcomed

Location & Contact

Address: 1B Bell Street, Whanganui
Phone: 021 287 4229
Email: art@artbytheriver.co.nz
Website: artbytheriver.co.nz
Service Area: Whanganui, with shipping across New Zealand and internationally