Past Exhibitions
2023/2024 Season
Nancy Tichborne Retrospective
Orion Powerhouse Gallery
March 24th - April 14th, 2024 (Closed Good Friday)
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm, Closed Mondays
Retrospective - Nancy Tichborne
French Peak Wines to sponsor the Nancy Tichborne Retrospective
opening night for members.
French Peak Vineyard, where Scottish owners have followed their dreams and made the move to this New Zealand countryside paradise after 13 years in Singapore. Purchased in June 2021, Carolyn & Simon have been on a journey of discovery, immersing themselves in the local community and learning the art of growing grapes and making wine. Their passion is creating premium award-winning wines and giving their visitors a truly memorable experience. They are proud to continue running the vineyard using organic and biodynamic principles that have been in place since 2016, awaiting their full BioGro certification.
Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - This wine has tropical aromatics with guava, pineapple and passion fruit. The palate is nuanced with citrus and ripe tree fruits showing freshness and lively length. It is a beautiful summer wine.
Rose 2022 - This award winning wine is fresh and vibrant on the nose with creamy berry fruits - strawberry, raspberry and boysenberry - with a hint of citrus. The palate is crisp and dry - well balanced with some subtle complexities and juicy acidity leaving you longing for another sip.
Pinot Noir 2022 - This medium-bodied wine offers a textural mouthfeel and fine-grained tannins, beautifully supporting the vibrant notes of crushed red fruits and subtle spice. With its elegant and refined profile, this Pinot Noir is the perfect option for those seeking a sophisticated and versatile red wine.


Orion Powerhouse Gallery Open Weekend
Orion Powerhouse Gallery
Trinity Hall 6th & 7th April, 2024 from 10-4pm
Akaroa's Cultural and Artistic Secrets Revealed!
See Art through the Decades!
Alongside works from Akaroa's Famous Nancy Tichborne

New Landscape
Orion Powerhouse Gallery
February 24th - March 17th, 2024
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm, Closed Mondays
Sue Pearce, Miranda Joseph, Robyn Bardas

Words & Sculptures
Orion Powerhouse Gallery
January 27th - February 18th, 2024
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm, Closed Mondays
Alice Lewis – Paintings and sculpture
Peninsula Photography and Wood
Orion Powerhouse Gallery
December 2nd - 21st, 2023
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm, Closed Mondays
Closing 21st December (Closed for Christmas break)
Peninsula Photography: Meg Errington, Chris Walker, Emma Crew, Jason Crew, John Dean, Robyn Stuart, Kaye Millar, Bob Jones, Mark Scambary.
Wooden stool/chairs: Kerry Thacker


Close to Home
Orion Powerhouse Gallery
December 30th, 2023 - January 21st, 2024
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm, Closed Mondays
David Tait and Judy Ward
Wildside Art Group
10th Anniversary
Orion Powerhouse Gallery
October 7th - 29th, 2023
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm, Closed Mondays
Tricia Hewlett , Annette Brown, Annette Moore, Barbara Avery, Chris McMillan, Emma Perrin, Katrina Mitchell, Leslie Oorschot, Teena Irwin, Tori Batt


Bastards and Dearly Beloved
Orion Powerhouse Gallery
November 4th - 26th, 2023
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm, Closed Mondays
Sam Mahon and Ali Erickson