Left Bank Art Gallery

The Left Bank Art Gallery is a public art gallery located in Greymouth, New Zealand.

It is operated by the West Coast Society of Arts Inc and opened in 1992 in a 1927 Bank of New Zealand building on the left bank of the Grey River. The gallery exhibits artists from Karamea to Haast, with an emphasis on local content, and holds the National Pounamu Collection. The main gallery displays regular exhibits of contemporary New Zealand paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, and crafts. The gallery is a must-visit for art enthusiasts and those interested in the local art scene.

The Left Bank Art Gallery has a rich history, with an Arts Society in Greymouth since the 1940s. Its early members included George Chippendale, Arthur Foster, David Graham, Allan Holcroft, and St Clair Sofield, who were joined by Toss Wollaston in 1949. Art exhibitions were held in private rooms, hostels, the Copper Room of the Union Hotel, or on one occasion in an alleyway behind King's Hotel. Even in the 1980s, there was no permanent art gallery, and the Left Bank Art Gallery was officially opened by...

The gallery is situated in a prime location, with the Grey District Library, Greymouth Courthouse, and Regent Theatre all within walking distance. Visitors can easily explore the surrounding area and enjoy the local attractions. The gallery is located at 1 Tainui Street, Greymouth 7805.