Red Bird Gallery
Explore fine art by local artists in the heart of Timaru.
Current Exhibition
All these amazing works are on the walls of @redbirdgallerynz and ready to find their new homes this Saturday.
Precious Little is on now! The auction finale begins at 5.30pm on Saturday. Up the green stairs to Red Bird Gallery.
281a Stafford Street.
1st April - 5th April
Precious Little - A Fundraising Event
Join us for a special one-night-only event on April 5th! Doors open at 5:30 PM
Silent bidding concludes at 7 PM.
Enjoy nibbles and live music, as you take part in the bidding excitement.
25% of all sales go to supporting the Saint Andrew Fire Brigade's Sky Tower Challenge, raising funds for childhood leukaemia research.
Silent Bidding: Starts April 1st at 11 AM, and ends on April 5th at 7 PM!
Head to our Precious Little event page to RSVP and keep up to date with news.
New arrivals at Red Bird
Red Bird Community Events
JAN - MAR 2025
Creative Cove
Organised by artist and Red Bird Gallery owner Polly Rowe, Creative Cove aims to showcase creating art in Timaru while fostering community.
Precious Little.
Support Childhood Leukaemia Research
1 - 5 APR 2025
After 17 years, we’re returning— Precious Little is back and better than ever!
Saturday 29th March
2pm - 4.30pm
Paint Your Heart Out
An Afternoon of art with Lesley Brown
Come spend an afternoon creating your own ‘heart work’.
Learn about the benefits of making and viewing art. The following book will be discussed
Enjoy the company of fellow creatives surrounded by artwork displayed in the beautiful Red Bird Gallery
We will supply materials, provide guided instruction, as well as a glass of bubbles and a snack.
New Artist at
Red Bird Gallery:
Rachel Hirabayashi
Rachel lives in a charming 110-year-old cottage in Cromwell, Central Otago, surrounded by a stunning garden that serves as the perfect inspiration for her work. Her paintings capture the essence of the Otago landscape and the rich history of early pioneering settlers.