Oh Baby, It’s Art

Oh Baby, It’s Art

Mums and dads throughout Christchurch are being offered the chance to introduce their babies to the art world with a new guided tour at Christchurch Art Gallery.

The Oh Baby, It’s Art tours are free and specifically created for parents with babies. Families are able to enjoy the works of art on display, while sharing their cultural passion with other like-minded parents, and all before the Gallery doors open to the general public.

Jenny Harper, Director of the Gallery says, ’It’s not always easy for parents with young children to find the time to visit the Gallery. We wanted to find a way to make the Gallery more accessible to everybody, and we hope these new tours will give parents an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the Gallery’s collections, in a comfortable, relaxing environment before the crowds arrive later in the day.’

Of particular interest to families will be White on White, an exhibition brimming with the imaginative possibilities of white. The exhibition includes the opportunity to create a digital artwork based on the work of Steve Carr, and interactive pieces by Rachel Brunton and Simon Shepheard. White on White runs until 26 October.

Parents are more than welcome to bring their buggies along on the tours. A breastfeeding room and baby-changing facilities are also available at the Gallery.

The Oh Baby, It’s Art tours run on the first Thursday of the month, from 9.30–10.15am. The next tour will take place on Thursday 6 August.

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