Farewell Laura!
Laura is moving on.
It is with regret that I advise supporters, friends, and the wider Percy Thomson Gallery family that Laura has decided to leave our Gallery to take up another position on her life's journey.
Laura joined us about 3 years ago and has been a real asset in maintaining and building on the reputation and heritage of this treasure in Stratford and Taranaki. That the Gallery's reputation has continued to grow under her stewardship is a record she should be proud of.
We wish her every success in the future and sincerely thank her for her contribution.
There will be an appropriate occasion to more formally thank her for her contribution in a little while.
The Trustees now start the process to find a replacement to continue her legacy. Advertising for the position will commence early next week. Amongst other places, the job vacancy with all details will be on the Stratford District Council website. See link to the Job Description here.
Bruce Ellis
Chair, Percy Thomson Trust.
Message from Laura, our outgoing Gallery Director:
"As I step away from my role as Director of Percy Thomson Gallery, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey of the past three years. It has been an honour and a privilege to serve this vibrant artistic community, and I am deeply grateful for the support, creativity, and collaboration that has defined my tenure. From the exhilarating opening nights to the quiet moments of inspiration, every experience has been a testament to the power of art and the dedication of those who bring it to life. I am immensely proud of the exhibitions we’ve curated, the artists we’ve championed, and the connections we’ve fostered within our community.
Thank you to the artists who shared their visions and stories, to our devoted staff whose passion and hard work made every project possible, and to our Trustees whose enthusiasm and support made it all worthwhile. Your belief in the transformative power of art has been a constant source of inspiration.
While I am excited for the new opportunities that lie ahead, I will always hold dear the memories and achievements of our time together. I look forward to seeing the gallery continue to thrive and grow under new leadership, and I am confident that the future holds even more remarkable moments. My final day at Ptg will be friday 4th october.
Please stay in touch and continue to support the wonderful world of art. Here’s to the future of PTG and to all the incredible journeys yet to come!
With heartfelt gratitude, Laura Campbell "
Taranaki Review:
In Miniature 2024
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Online Entries now open;
DUE DATE: by 11:59pm,
1 December 2024
OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES - Online submission form below.
ONE ARTWORK TO ENTER
Must be equal to or less than 200 x 200 x 200mm (20 x 20 x 20cm). The Gallery Director prefers as miniature as possible!
Eligible Artists must be born, attended Taranaki secondary school, and/ or currently reside in Taranaki.
For more information, T&C's or to enter your artwork for the exhibition, click on the button below!
Artwork examples from the Taranaki Review: In Miniature 2022. Work by Rohan Wealleans, Joshua Sands and Laurel Davis. All works measure MINIATURE, less than 200 x 200 x 200mm.
Emergence 2024 Winner
On Friday 9th August, we visited NPGHS to present our Supreme Winner of Emergence 2024, with her trophy and certificate.
The trophy awarded to Rujula Chitnis (Year 13) is an original artwork created by one of our judges, Dr Elliot Collins, who is a nationally acclaimed conceptual artist. His work interprets the meaning of the word ‘Emerging’ – It reads: ‘Emerging is simply joy and fear all mixed together’. Rujula – thank you for taking this step and putting your work out there and for being our overall winner. Rujula also won a $2000 cash prize and the opportunity to exhibit with us at Percy Thomson Gallery in the near future.
Once again to all of our finalists who exhibited with us from all Taranaki secondary schools and at tertiary level – a big congratulations to you all. We are privileged to see young people succeeding and we hope to see you exhibiting with us again in 2026, thanks to the support of Taranaki Foundation, through the Hauora Fund.
Our Supreme Winner for Emergence 2024, Rujula Chitnis.
L to R) Principal NPGHS Jacqui Dean; Emergence 2024 Judge Jennifer Halli; Emergence 2024 Judge Dwayne Duthie; Supreme Winner Rujula Chitnis; Gallery Director Laura Campbell; NPGHS Art Teacher Kirsty Grieve.
Rujula receiving her award on stage in front of her peers from 2 of our 3 judges, Dwayne Duthie and Jennifer Halli. Elliot Collins (absent on the day).
(Above) The Supreme Winner's Work by Rujula Chitnis, Dancers (2024). Printmaking.
ABOUT US
Kia ora! Welcome to Percy Thomson Gallery.
Percy Thomson Gallery is located in the Central Taranaki town of Stratford, opening in June 2002. The Gallery is proud to be Taranaki's best Public Regional Art Gallery and is often described by visitors as a 'hidden gem' for our region. Located opposite the Clocktower, down the walkway in Prospero Place, we are fortunate to have a world-class art gallery facility hosting exhibitions by artists from Taranaki and all over Aotearoa.
The gallery has developed and grown over the years, now receiving national recognition as a thriving and diverse exhibition space catering for all age groups and interests and involving the community at large.
New exhibitions start every three to six weeks, and vary between national, local and regional artists – established and emerging.
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Address
Percy Thomson Gallery
Prospero Place
56 Miranda Street
Stratford
Telephone & Email
06 765 0917
Email
Gallery Director
Laura Campbell
Opening hours
Open 7 days, Free Entry. Koha (donations) are appreciated to keep our wonderful small regional Art Gallery operating.
10am – 4.00pm weekdays
10am – 3.00pm weekends
Closed most Public Holidays and during exhibition changeovers.
*Please follow us on social media to keep up to date with Opening hours during these times.
Percy's Place is our boutique art shop featuring high-quality work by local artists.
OPEN 7 DAYS
Weekdays 10.30am — 3.30pm, Weekends 10.30am – 2.30pm
