With the strains of the rock album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band serenading (or should that be energizing) a packed gallery, curator and gallery Director Clive Gilson explained that the evening was designed to create 'harmonic' art' derived from the music mnemonic provided by the Beatle's famous album.  Six pieces were sold during an exciting night that mixed music and wall hung art. The event was sponsored by Ebbett Audi with fabulous sumptuous catering provided by the gallery chief benefactor, the  Montana Catering Group. 

Gilson explained that the innovative nature of the Pepper exhibition was to maintain a strong innovative profile while continuing to pursue deeper questions regarding the grand narrative presented by New Zealand art.