Artspace Aotearoa is a free, non-profit public contemporary art gallery on the corner of Karangahape Road and East Street, in Auckland's CBD. It was founded in 1987 by artists and arts workers, and the website says it is led by artists. The gallery presents four exhibitions a year, with events, visiting practitioners and publications alongside them. The website lists gallery hours of 10am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, and low-sensory hours. The gallery was closed for an install at the time the page was read. Upcoming events listed include The Conversation Kit on 7 October 2026, an artist talk with Ken Faber and Lolani Dalosa on 24 October 2026, and a curatorial workshop with Hamza Walker on 7 December 2026. Our pick on Karangahape Road for free contemporary art.