• Plein Air Group

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

  • Tuesday Social Art Group

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

  • Heritage Collection Exhibition Opening

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    MEMBERS ONLY View the exhibition of the OAS collection

  • OAS Heritage Collection Exhibition

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    FREE OPEN TO PUBLIC Otago Art Society has been supporting Otago Artists for 150 years, from 1876 to 2026. Many members have gone on to be New Zealand's most celebrated artists. The society has been fortunate to build up a collection that reflects the changes in art over this time and the membership that built […]

  • OAS Council and Life Members Exhibition

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    FREE OPEN TO PUBLIC Otago Art Society has been supporting Otago Artists for 150 years, from 1876 to 2026. The Society is a registered charity with an elected council, who work behind the scenes to assist the membership to show their work, and learn from each other to develop their art practice. Our life members […]

  • Tuesday Social Art Group

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

  • Tots@OAS

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    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 […]

  • It’s In the Bag – Childrens Art

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    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, […]

  • Plein Air Group

    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 NIGHT

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    Members only Prompting The Light: How AI Can Support Your Creative Process - Dennis Asher Have you ever wondered how AI can support your art practice?  Well courtesy of Rob McGee we have speaker to give us a session on AI and how it can usefully be employed in your creative process. Dennis has always loved capturing […]

  • Receiving Day for Annual Exhibition

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    Members only Please bring your artwork, entry form, and payment to us at the Otago Art Society, first floor, Dunedin Railway Station on: Sunday 21st June between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm. Out of town work needs to be received here on or before Wed 17th June Also, remember that you must be a financial Exhibiting Member/Student or Youth Member of the OAS […]

  • Plein Air Group

    MEMBERS ONLY FREE   King Edward Court Building.  Pauline Bellamy Studio 1pm – King Edward Court Building - Level 2 Room 212 - 291 Stuart Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016. While you are welcome to come in the main entrance on Stuart street and climb the staircase until you reach the top/2nd floor, go through the right […]

  • Tuesday Social Art Group

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

  • Tots@OAS

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    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 […]

  • It’s In the Bag – Childrens Art

    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 […]

  • Annual Exhibition Awards Night

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    MEMBERS ONLY - Opening and awards

  • Annual Exhibition

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    FREE OPEN TO PUBLIC  

  • Plein Air

    MEMBERS ONLY FREE   Dunedin Art Gallery We really enjoyed drawing the views outside the gallery, architecture and taking inspiration from the exhibitions within the gallery last year. So we are return again this weekend. Please note we aren't allowed to bring water based mediums.   3pm Cafe - Commons Eatery - join us afterwards for […]

  • Tuesday Social Art Group

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

  • Tuesday Social Art Group

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

  • Members Night

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    MEMBERS ONLY Presentation from Ngahuia Crossman Ngahuia will hosting a workshop in our August series.  This talk is about Ngahuia and her career and a small intro into the workshop. If you would like to go to her workshop, the entry information is in the calendar on Wednesday August 23rd. Bio and Career Information: www.inspiringdesign.co.nz/magazine […]

  • Plein Air

    Members only   Port Chalmers Maritime Museum Date: Sunday 19th July - 1-3pm 1pm – Port Chalmers Maritime Museum We are touching down in Port Chalmers Maritime Museum this Sunday to check out the fabulous displays and views of the Port from various vantage points. It is a small but mighty museum full of exquisite treasures and history. I […]

  • Tuesday Social Art Group

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee

  • Annual Exhibition – pick up

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    Exhibitors only  - collect unsold work

  • Plein Air

    Members only With the plethora of items and views the museum has to share it is exciting to return there this Sunday. Whether you take in the views out of the atrium windows, venture up to the animal attic or pay to go into the butterfly house you will definitely be spoilt for choice. Last […]

  • Tots@OAS Cancelled, due to weather. Please look at September 2nd

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    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 […]

  • It’s In the Bag – Childrens Art

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    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 […]

  • Demo days at the galleries

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    FREE to the public. Please view the schedule below. Table of demonstrating artists (for mobile users, scroll horizontally to see all days) Demo Days 2026 Mon 10th Tues 11th Wed 12th Thurs 13th Frid 14th Sat 15th Sun 16th Medium Rose Shepard Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Oils  -   - Brenda Nyhof Yes […]

  • Demo days – Lunchtime Artist talks

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    FREE Open to the Public Doug Hart I’ve drawn and painted all my life and was involved in art education in the UK for 40 years. Since coming to New Zealand 12 years ago I have been overwhelmed with the variety of subjects that surround us. Heritage buildings, wildlife, pubs etc have all been subjects […]

    Free
  • Demo days – Lunchtime Artist talks

    Otago Art Society Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

    Free Open to the Public Brenda Nyhof Ideas and accidents A talk about the role chance has played in the evolution of my artwork and ideas. From mistakes to happy accidents and truly horrible first attempts to the pieces that turned out right.

    Free
  • Demo days – Lunchtime Artist talks

    FREE Open to the Public Brian Stewart My talk will cover “Brian’s meandering artistic journey, from the beginnings to where he is today”.

    Free