David Sheldon

David leads the Curatorial, Exhibition, Registration, Conservation, Publications, Public Programmes and Education teams at Te Puna o Waiwhetū one of Aotaearoa’s leading cultural institutions. He is responsible for getting visitors to the Gallery, what they then see, and how they interact and connect with the art. David’s background is in programming for cultural, heritage and charitable organisations, including a former role as Head of Learning at the British Museum.

David Sheldon will be speaking at the Museums, Health & Well-Being Summit 2025 :

Do we make people feel good?

For the past two years Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū has been measuring and exploring the impact of its art exhibitions on visitor wellbeing. In this presentation you will hear about the process, positive outcomes, and the challenges of the work so far.