This new event sees over 80 artists and galleries from around Canterbury open their spaces to the public over two weekends in November  (25th 26th) and December (2nd 3rd). From Cheviot down to Ashburton you can look out for the black and red flags and pop in to say hi to find out more about the artists processes and inspirations. Art Box has taken part too and we can showcase over 60 NZ artists, many of them local as well as being the Studio of Beverley Frost. From cards to original large works we have every style and colour that you can imagine. It's been great meeting new visitors and with the Arts Trail map available online (or we have physical copy) you can grab a friend and make a lovely day out.  We are offering tea, coffee a nice cold glass of water and boxes of Art Box orange jellybeans!

Congratulations to one of our talented artists Sean Fietje, on winning the Malvern merit business award recently at the Darfield Art Week. His meticulous detailed original oils on canvas are amazing to behold so it was well deserved. We have some amazing prints - limited edition high quality hand signed of 50 of Seans work.

Over the Canterbury Show weekend Art Box headed south via Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, Clyde and Arrowtown collecting art, meeting artists, visiting studios and galleries and generally checking out the vibrant NZ art scene clocking up 1450 kms in four days. We stayed in some amazing historic homes along the way some of which dated back to the late 1800's. Here are a selection of images and paintings that we found along the way and have brought back to the gallery for you. We would be happy to share some of the beautiful places we stayed along the way and some delicious places to eat and drink too - just email us at artboxgallery@xtra.co.nz. We hope you can come and check out the gorgeous art soon. It's so good to be able to travel again after Covid lockdowns!

This week were delighted to be asked to supply artworks for the new Papanui branch of Saunders & Co. They have recently moved to the fourth floor at 7, Winston Ave and have updated to a contemporary bold and uplifting look. Art Box was able to visit and advise, revisit with some options and then quote and supply original New Zealand paintings all within a small timeframe. We appreciate companies such as Saunders & Co choosing to support other local businesses and especially NZ artists. We know that art not only enhances the spaces but clients and staff also benefit from vibrant colour making businesses a happier place to visit and work in. If you are a business that would like advice for affordable permanent art then don't hesitate to contact us at artboxgallery@xtra.co.nz.      www.artboxgallery.info

Congratulations to our very own Livia Dias on her great article in the October/November issue of Aotearoa Artists Magazine. It's great to read about our talented artists doing well and enjoying success. We are delighted for her and even better to see her work feature on the front cover too!

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Have you seen our recent advert in the monthly Art Beat?  We are delighted about how much it stands out on the page and pleased to support this great quality art news publication. Since 2011 when we initially began the gallery to support local artists after the quakes, we have used this distinctive orange splash logo. You'll see it on our letter headed paper, our website, our signage and even all over our car! We often get noticed around town in our white Nissan Cube with the bright orange splashes! We have now been open for over 11 years so thank you so much for supporting our 'little gallery with a lots of art' and toot when you see us out and about. 

Art Box is delighted to be included in the Arts and Culture section of ChristchurchNZ tourism news. We appear under 'Our Vibrant Art Scene' amongst some stunning galleries that are dotted around Christchurch and environs. We welcome tourists and visitors from all over the world (as well as local clients) physically in the gallery and also online at our website www.artboxgallery.info and social media. Thanks for supporting us and we look forward to meeting you soon!