Events

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

Exhibition closed (Hope and Sons), contributors pick up work

Hosted by Otago Art Society in the Nature Dome, Forsyth Barr Stadium Denise McMahon and Rose Shepard, Art Educators will be on the stand.    

Members ONLY FREE Port Chalmers Back Beach - Peninsula Beach Road Wharf, boat, water, landscape views Red Star shows the meeting place. Join us at a Cafe Santosha  after our session

FREE OPEN TO PUBLIC Book illustrator Sheryl Black will present a collection of finished works and preliminary studies from her published book — a true story following an albatross as it departs Taiaroa Head and journeys across the wild Southern Ocean. Her exhibition will be shown alongside a series of albatross-themed artworks created by members […]

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

Free event Bookings essential, max entry is 30 people.  Book through the OAS gift shop or ring the society (03) 477 9465 otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz Enjoy a ‘Chile Bird’ book reading by author Diane Miller, local Dunedin children’s book author. Be inspired by this true story and amazing journey that the albatross took and create a collaborative […]

FREE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC Doug Hart

MEMBERS ONLY Brian Miller talks about the business of writing and publishing a book. Brian is working, (with others), to produce the OAS 150th celebration book

INVITED GUESTS only An evening in the home of an original supporter of OAS, viewing art, and enjoying the entertainment.

FREE _ OPEN TO PUBLIC Ngahuia exhibits their work

FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Members of the Pastel group exhibit their work

MEMBERS ONLY You can open the entry form here. Autumn 2026 - Entry Form - 29-1-26

FREE Viewing OPEN to Public

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

MEMBERS ONLY Autumn 2026 - Entry Form - 29-1-26   RECEIVING Day for Autumn Exhibition

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

MEMBERS ONLY

Autumn Exhibition

Callum is a recreational photographer who expresses himself and his perspective through his photographs These will be displayed and available for purchase

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

FREE Bookings essential - call or email OAS (03) 477 9465 otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz 12 tots per session, must be accompanied by parent or guardian The programme will focus on one artwork each month held in the Permanent Collection.  There will be fun activities available for the preschoolers to participate in plus more in-depth information on the […]

  FREE Bookings essential - call or email OAS (03) 477 9465 otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz   Artwork donated for this project with research into the artist, and concept attached to the work, has been put into a specially modified suitcase.  Students will be given the opportunity to explore themed artwork through touch and observation, developing an understanding […]

Botanical Gardens - Green House Botanical Gardens Green House With wintery weather making art outdoors tricky this weekend, we will try the botanical gardens green house. For those that are still willing to endure the elements you are most welcome to get inspired by any other view in the gardens. 3pm Filadelphios (If the new […]

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

Free Admission Movement is Life Movement is Life! A free exhibition by Catlin’s artist Blair Somerville (creator of The Lost Gypsy).   Crafted from natural and recycled materials, these captivating pieces come to life at the push of a button.   Step into a world of used objects, attempted art, and definite ingenuity — a […]

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

MEMBERS ONLY - Members are welcome it invite others to make up the team. Quiz NIGHT - General knowledge and PRIZES   $60 per team of 6 people  (only $10 each) So grab your team together, choose a fun team name and register by emailing: belindamasonartist@gmail.com as soon as possible. UPDATE: Tables are full - ask to […]

Exhibition closed (Autumn), contributors pick up work

MEMBER ONLY Council and Life Members drop off day

MEMBERS ONLY FREE 1pm – Toitu Otago Settlers Museum – meet in the foyer by Josephine the train engine  

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

MEMBERS ONLY View the exhibition of the OAS collection

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

FREE Bookings essential – call or email OAS (03) 477 9465 otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz 12 tots per session, must be accompanied by parent or guardian The programme will focus on one artwork each month held in the Permanent Collection.  There will be fun activities available for the preschoolers to participate in plus more in-depth information on the […]

FREE Bookings essential – call or email OAS (03) 477 9465 otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz Artwork donated for this project with research into the artist, and concept attached to the work, has been put into a specially modified suitcase.  Students will be given the opportunity to explore themed artwork through touch and observation, developing an understanding of shapes, […]

MEMBERS ONLY FREE 1pm – Gas Works Museum -  20 Braemar Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012 We visited the Gas Works Museum last year and it was a real treat. Lots of different shapes, lines and textures to explore in our art work. The forge will be operating, with a quick check in to make sure the […]

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

Members ONLY Annual 150th Entry Form