# Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop, Sydenham

Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop is a gallery at 71 Orbell Street, Sydenham, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Anybody%20Can%20Art%20-%20Art%20Gallery%20%26%20Giftshop%2C%2071%20Orbell%20Street%2C%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.facebook.com/Anybody-Can-Art-112656114544896>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Anybody%20Can%20Art%20-%20Art%20Gallery%20%26%20Giftshop%2C%2071%20Orbell%20Street%2C%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 021 031 9018.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Antigua St near Fairfield Ave, route 120) is 313 m away; a separated cycleway on the Quarryman's Trail route passes within 308 m. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 71 Orbell Street, Sydenham _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Galleries _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 021 031 9018 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/Anybody-Can-Art-112656114544896 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

A place for everyone to come and admire all the beautiful art in a small art gallery by Christchurch artists. Also make sure you check out their gift shop. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-7.30pm

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Industrial General _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [71 Orbell Street](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/71-orbell-street), indicative valuation, zones and what stood there


## The reports nearby
1,464 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9177003), [78 Durham St South, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/78-durham-st-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9176890), [100 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/100-durham-street-south)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9170805), [61 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/61-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9143246), [100 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/100-durham-street-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143236), [100 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/100-durham-street-south)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9138177), [6 Cass St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/6-cass-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8969759), [89 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/89-durham-street-south)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8955353), [11 Dewsburys Lane, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/11-dewsburys-lane)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8925265), [106 Orbell Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/106-orbell-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8919902), [78 Durham St South, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/78-durham-st-south)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8919891), [78 Durham St South, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/78-durham-st-south)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8870211), [35 Wordsworth St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/35-wordsworth-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Antigua St near Fairfield Ave, 313 m (routes 120) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Antigua St near Disraeli St, 334 m (routes 120) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Moorhouse Ave near Orbell St, 431 m (routes 140) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, Quarryman's Trail route, 308 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Orbell Street](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/orbell-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Anybody%20Can%20Art%20-%20Art%20Gallery%20%26%20Giftshop%2C%2071%20Orbell%20Street%2C%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.54392483845148,172.6318270843928)

## Nearby

- [Relish Catering](https://www.chch.live/business/relish-catering-sydenham), Caterers, 39 m
- [Weft's Factory Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/weft-s-factory-shop-sydenham), Clothing, 60 m
- [Global Culture Factory Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/global-culture-factory-shop-sydenham), Clothing, 62 m
- [Weft knitwear](https://www.chch.live/business/weft-knitwear-sydenham), Clothing, 68 m
- [Flamingo Scooters](https://www.chch.live/business/flamingo-scooters-sydenham), Company, 72 m
- [Eats on Orbell](https://www.chch.live/business/eats-on-orbell-sydenham), Cafés, 85 m
- [Braddon Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1496-braddon-reserve), park, 403 m
- [Antigua Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1620-antigua-reserve), park, 487 m
- [Buchan Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1146-buchan-playground), park, 493 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._

## The nearest other galleries

- [Chambers Art Gallery & Studio Spaces](https://www.chch.live/business/chambers-art-gallery-studio-spaces-sydenham), Sydenham, 205 m
- [City Art Depot](https://www.chch.live/business/city-art-depot-sydenham), Sydenham, 220 m
- [Form Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/form-gallery-sydenham), Sydenham, 424 m
- [The National](https://www.chch.live/business/the-national-sydenham), Sydenham, 525 m
- [Jonathan Smart Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/jonathan-smart-gallery-sydenham), Sydenham, 549 m
- [Fiksate Studio & Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/fiksate-studio-gallery-sydenham), Sydenham, 593 m
- [Artbox at Ara - Project Hub](https://www.chch.live/business/artbox-at-ara-project-hub-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.2 km
- [Flare](https://www.chch.live/business/flare-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.2 km
- [Every one in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery#in-sydenham)

## Also in Sydenham

- [Smiths Auctions](https://www.chch.live/business/smiths-auctions-sydenham), Business, 86 m
- [Tasman Traders](https://www.chch.live/business/tasman-traders-sydenham), Op shops, 145 m
- [Dive HQ Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/dive-hq-christchurch-sydenham), Outdoor gear, 160 m
- [Crisp & Vale](https://www.chch.live/business/crisp-vale-sydenham), Caterers, 162 m
- [Renegade Brewing Co](https://www.chch.live/business/renegade-brewing-co-sydenham), Bars & pubs, 163 m
- [The Nifty Markets](https://www.chch.live/business/the-nifty-markets-sydenham), Markets, 166 m
- [Battle Axe Throwing](https://www.chch.live/business/battle-axe-throwing-sydenham), Sports centres, 167 m
- [Christchurch Electrical](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-electrical-sydenham), Electricians, 174 m
- [Dominion Flooring](https://www.chch.live/business/dominion-flooring-sydenham), Hardware, 178 m
- [Grater Goods](https://www.chch.live/business/grater-goods-sydenham), Delis, 178 m
- [Every kind of business in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.54392483845148&lon=172.6318270843928)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.54392483845148,172.6318270843928,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Anybody%20Can%20Art%20-%20Art%20Gallery%20%26%20Giftshop)
- [Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop?**

A gallery in Sydenham, Christchurch.

**Where is Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop?**

71 Orbell Street, Sydenham, on [Orbell Street](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/orbell-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.54392483845148,172.6318270843928,17)

**Is Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop?**

phone [021 031 9018](tel:0210319018) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/Anybody-Can-Art-112656114544896) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other galleries are near Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop?**

[Chambers Art Gallery & Studio Spaces](https://www.chch.live/business/chambers-art-gallery-studio-spaces-sydenham) (205 m), [City Art Depot](https://www.chch.live/business/city-art-depot-sydenham) (220 m), [Form Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/form-gallery-sydenham) (424 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery).

**What’s near Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/71-orbell-street) covers the valuation, zones and what stood there; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Relish Catering](https://www.chch.live/business/relish-catering-sydenham) (39 m); the Antigua St near Fairfield Ave bus stop is 313 m away: route 120; a separated cycleway on the Quarryman's Trail route passes within 308 m; nearest park: [Braddon Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1496-braddon-reserve) (403 m).

**What stood where Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.54392483845148&lon=172.6318270843928)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- Record assembled 2026-10-30

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