The Captain's Quarter

Back by popular demand, a new Taxidermy Hare Sculpture from Kimberley Dodd .squirrel99 Meet Seumus the Sneak!

No doubt about it. Sneaky is his middle name. Stealthily lifting precious curios from about your home while your back is turned. Nobody suspects a thing! Who would. He's so handsome and debonair. A fancy watch here, a gold lighter there, your grandmothers emerald ring. Make sure you count the silver. . .

New to the Gallery, stunning handmade pottery from Wainui Artist, Kimberley Dodd .kimberley Kimberley is inspired by anything to do wth the beach and seaside. We love that she has used real foraged shells to create shapes from clay to adorn her bowls. Wall art can also be found in the Gallery by Kimberley - a beautiful wall hanging of a whale's tail, complete with paua shell decoration and ceramic Nikau Palms in three sizes.

The Captain's Quarter Gallery, 65 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa
Open Weds to Sun 10am to 4pm

A sneak peek at some new sculptures arriving in the Gallery soon. These metal fish sculptures are handmade in The Catlins by John Robson. Sure to please the fishiest person in your life! We will post again when they have arrived, so keep an eye out on this page.

The Captain's Quarter Gallery, 65 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa
Open Weds to Sun 10am to 4pm

Two stunning florals have landed at the Gallery this week by Christchurch Artist We love this pink Tondo, Faye has managed to capture the three dimensional aspect of these flowers so beautifully in this piece.

The Captain's Quarter Gallery
65 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa
Open Weds to Sun 10am to 4pm

Over the colder months, we hope to inspire you to think about art, creativity and what inspires artists to keep creating. This is what Leonard Cohen has to say. Do you agree? Is it the real thing or is each artwork or piece of poetry, simply the creator's own unique story?

Have your say here, comments welcome!
The Captain's Quarter Gallery
65 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa

A fabulous new oil portrait, THE QUEEN, just arrived in the Gallery from Christchurch Artist, Caroline Kelly. This piece is set off by a beautiful gilded frame. More information about the Artist -

Since a very young age Caroline has had a deep passion for art, extensively drawing portraits and the human form. Her love of people, emotions and life motivates the Artist to capture in oil, the human experience and beautiful moments through her art. Caroline says "People are my absolute passion when it comes to creating art, however I love to paint many different subjects, including still life, landscapes, cityscapes and many more."

Up until 2019 she was self taught then became Atelier trained, falling in love with the mastery and language of art. Caroline learnt oil painting, watercolour and classical drawing, which has taught her about light, atmosphere and the importance of tone.

Are you needing an Autumn pick-me-up? Something to chase away the grey days? Colourful new bowls and jugs have arrived today from local Potter .baynes from Wainui. Beautiful stoneware bowls with hand painted fish and colourful pom poms on the edge. Or for something more elegant, you cannot go past her signature colanders or berry bowls in "linen clay."

The Captain's Quarter Gallery, 65 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa
Open Weds to Sun 10am to 4pm

Exciting new release of graphite work by well known local Artist, Ant Bentley from The Akaroa Cooking School . A framed Limited Edition Print. This piece imortalises the Working Boats of Akaroa and would sit well alongside other graphite pieces Ant has previously created - scenes of Akaroa notable french colonial buildings. The perfect piece for anyone who has connections with the sea here on the peninsula.

The Captain's Quarter Gallery
65 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa
Open 10am to 4pm Weds to Sun

They come and they go - QUICKLEY! If you love these artisan tumblers and vases as much as me, you will be delighted to see that we have just received more stock of these handmade pieces from the talented Anna Bogdanowicz in Lyttelton. Come by soon to grab your next fav drinking vessel!

The Captain's Quarter Gallery, 65 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa
Open 10am to 4pm Weds to Sun

Sad to see this fella go, got used to having his company in the Gallery. But the good news is, he has a wonderful new home at Twin Gullies B&B Akaroa in the guest breakfast room! Light Fingal is a Taxidermy Hare Sculpture, made locally by the talented Kimberley Dodd .squirrel99 in Wainui. For fans of Kimberley's work, you can still come and visit Kerbie Bunnie, Federico Lepre and Snowball at The Captain's Quarter Gallery, 65 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa.