Places of worship photo exhibition in Whanganui

The exhibition, “Our Places of Worship”, combines print and digital photography captured in 2024 in the wider Whanganui region. It is a collaboration between the Whanganui Camera Club and Whanganui Regional Heritage Trust.

Featuring the work of 24 club photographers, the project documents 70 sites of architectural significance, with more than 2000 digital images. Of these, 40 prints are on display, alongside a digital display of about 200 images.

The exhibition has been curated by Maeve Egan, the museum’s kaihāpai taonga/curator.

“This exhibition honours not just the buildings, but the stories and communities behind them,” Ms Egan said.

“It’s an evocative tribute to the region’s spiritual heritage, captured through the eyes of passionate local photographers. We’re thrilled to offer visitors a chance to experience these spaces in a new light.”

Three photos of St Mary’s Catholic Church were among the 40 selected as framed prints for display in the Whanganui Camera Club’s annual members’ week-long exhibition last year.

“Photographers are naturally attracted to churches due to their aesthetic appeal,” camera club president John Smart said.

“Our Places of Worship” is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm until September 16 at the Whanganui Regional Museum. Entry is free, with donations welcomed to support the museum’s work.

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Exhibition of photos of Whanganui places of worship (Whanganui Chronicle)

Photographic exhibition of Whanganui churches | Diocese of Palmerston North (WelCom)