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
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 […]
MEMBERS ONLY
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 […]
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 […]
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee
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 […]
MEMBERS ONLY - Opening and awards
FREE OPEN TO PUBLIC
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 […]
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee
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 […]
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 […]
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee
Open to all Bring your own materials
Exhibitors only - collect unsold work
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 […]
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 […]
Open to all Bring your own materials
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 […]
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 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 Open to the Public Brian Stewart My talk will cover “Brian’s meandering artistic journey, from the beginnings to where he is today”.
Open to all Bring your own materials
FREE Open to the public Wen Li Ma is going to make demos of lively lovely birds. That means she will show how to capture the essence of birds' demeanor on top of bird's appearance.
FREE Open to the public Sarah Freiburger - Sarah will share insights into her creative process, from the first spark of an idea to the finished artwork. She'll also discuss how her approach differs when working on a large scale compared with smaller pieces.
FREE Open to the public Dr Sharon Leitch - Dr Sharon Leitch is a general practitioner and a painter. In her talk, "The Art of Medicine" she will discuss recent research on the vital importance of creativity for human wellbeing.
Free Open to the Public Rose Shepard - Art teacher and Otago Art Society President How I got hooked on the NZ Wearable Art Awards (now known as WOW) The first two shows were held in Spring Grove, Wakefield where we moved to 1987. From there the show founder and director Suzie Moncrieff, took the […]
Plein Air Event– Hospice Op Shop - Date: Sunday 16th August- 1-3pm 1pm – Hospice Op Shop - 127 Vogel Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016 We are visiting the Hospice Op Shop this weekend. Now if this was an art studio, I would be in heaven! It is so light and spacious! The weekend is often a busy […]
Open to the public - Introduction to air-dry clay Fees apply: Contact Brenda Nyhof to register: Email abnyhof@xtra.co.nz Phone 0274890360 Brenda Nyhof Brenda is a Dunedin artist known for creating fantasy masks, figurines and wall- hung sculptures from air-dry and polymer clays with recycled jewellery and possum fur. She has worked with many mediums during her […]