Friends and Stars Evening - Wednesday 9 December 2026
The Friends of the Sarjeant Gallery and the Sarjeant Gallery Trust Board will host a special evening at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery to celebrate the invaluable contributions of Sarjeant Gallery volunteers, donors, Friends, and Stars in 2026.
We are delighted to welcome acclaimed vocalist Kate Valentine, whose repertoire spans smoky jazz and blues classics through to heartfelt original compositions. Her performance promises an evening of warmth, elegance, and entertainment.
Guests will be welcomed by our Guest of Honour, His Worship the Mayor of Whanganui, Andrew Tripe.
Wednesday 9 December 2026
6.00pm for a 6.30pm start, concluding at 8.30pm
Venue: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, 4 Pukenamu Drive, Whanganui
Tickets: $20 per person
Includes a complimentary drink on arrival. A cash bar and light refreshments will be available throughout the evening.
The Friends discount does not apply to this event
Image - Kathryn Wightman In-between 2022, powdered glass, screen-printed and kiln formed. Collection of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, purchased with the assistance of the Friends of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery and the Sarjeant Gallery Trust Endowment Fund, 2026. (Detail)
