Archive of Past Exhibitions

Explore the archives of past exhibitions at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, situated on our Hamilton campus. Formerly known as the Calder & Lawson Gallery, our gallery space now comprises of two exhibition venues: The Main Gallery and The Foyer Galleries. Here, you can delve into the vibrant history of our exhibitions, showcasing a diverse visual arts programme within the University of Waikato.
 
The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts has exhibited art throughout its foyers since the building’s inception in 2001. This archive currently showcases exhibitions dating back to 2011, we hope to add more in the future. The gallery has featured contemporary art from leading regional, national and international artists, along with artwork from the University of Waikato Art Collection, and exhibitions relating to content from the University’s special collections such as Mātangireia and our Collected Archives and Manuscripts. Our exhibition archives include details on collection content, exhibiting artists, curators, show dates, select install images, exhibition catalogues, and detailed descriptions of each exhibition. Dive into the rich journey of our gallery and discover the creative expressions, and valuable collections that have graced our spaces over the years.
 
Please contact us if you have any queries about past exhibitions. Some exhibition catalogues are not yet online due to copyright permissions, though we may have copies available for further research in The University of Waikato Library.

Poutiaki Taonga art.curator@waikato.ac.nz