Frank Checketts, an Auckland based potter and theatre set designer with strong southern connections, passed away in June 2020 and left the Eastern Southland Gallery a collection of 51 works by leading New Zealand potters.

Potters represented in the gift from the Checketts Estate include John Parker, Peter Lange, Merilyn Wiseman, Peter Collis and a collaborative work involving well-known sculptor Terry Stringer and John Dawson. This collection significantly strengthens our holdings of New Zealand ceramics.

Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday 10am – 4.30pm, Weekends and Public Holidays 1-4pm.

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Images

• Peter Collis, Blue Orb with Gold Leaf, porcelain
• Rick Rudd, Hand-built Raku Vase, earthenware