Gus Fisher Gallery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gus Fisher Gallery |
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Gus Fisher Gallery is located in the historic Kenneth Myers Centre
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| General information | |
| Type | Art Gallery |
| Architectural style | Neo-Romanesque, Art Deco |
| Location | 74 Shortland Street, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 36°50′48″S 174°46′10″E / 36.84668985945163°S 174.76936314184553°E |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Wade & Bartley |
The Gus Fisher Gallery is a cool art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand. It's owned by the University of Auckland. You can find it inside the Kenneth Myers Centre, which is a really old and beautiful building.
The gallery got its name from Gus Fisher (1920–2010). He was a kind person who helped restore the building in 2000. The gallery opened its doors in 2001.
Gus Fisher Gallery shows lots of different art. They have exhibitions from artists in New Zealand and from all over the world. They also host fun events like performances, movie nights, workshops, and activities for families.
In 2008, the gallery won an award! Metro Magazine named it the Best Arts Institution in Auckland. That's a big deal!
In 2018, the gallery changed its focus a bit. It started showing more contemporary art, especially films and video art. This is because the building used to be a place where TV and radio shows were made. The gallery closed for a short time for updates and reopened in April 2019.
You can visit Gus Fisher Gallery from Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm. On Saturdays, it's open from 12pm to 4pm. The best part? It's always free to get in!
