Housed in the historic 1924 former Bank of New Zealand building on the banks of the Grey River / Māwheranui, this community-run gallery has championed West Coast creativity since 1992. Inside, the main exhibition spaces showcase rotating showings of contemporary New Zealand paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, and crafts, alongside the Box Gallery, a dedicated space spotlighting emerging artists. Its standout feature is a substantial national collection of contemporary pounamu and greenstone carving, drawing together award-winning jade works from carvers across the country.
An on-site Gallery Shop stocks handcrafted ceramics, textiles, jewellery, carvings, and books by regional authors, making it an easy stop for genuine local pieces rather than mass-produced souvenirs. Run by the West Coast Society of Arts, the gallery welcomes visitors at 1 Tainui Street in central Greymouth from 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Friday, and 10.30am to 2pm on Saturdays. Our pick in town for anyone wanting to see authentic West Coast pounamu and regional art under one roof.