Lunchtime talk – Colin McCahon
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Doug Hart

Hope & Sons Art Awards 2026
2026-03-14 - 2026-04-11 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
FREE ADMISSION
National exhibition, for painted works. Sponsored by Hope and Sons

It’s In the Bag – Childrens Art
2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00
FREE
Bookings essential – call or email OAS
(03) 477 9465
otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

A treasure trove of assorted artworks for children to engage with, guided by OAS Education Officer
First Wednesday of each month April to September

Lunchtime talk – Rita Angus
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
FREE Entry
Doug Hart, talks about the art and life of Rita Angus

MEMBERS NIGHT
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
Members only
Jo Jago (Artist, Art Teacher & OAS Councillor)
Jo’s path into art — and teaching — has been anything but conventional.
In this talk, Jo will share:

What it really takes to build a creative life from scratch
What teaching beginners reveals about art and confidence
Why it’s not too late — even if it feels like it is
How teaching can become part of your own creative path

Plein Air Group
2026-03-26 13:00 - 15:00
Members ONLY
FREE
Crosswharf Reserve parking corner of Jetty and Birch Street
Star marks the meeting point

Joins us after to reflect on the day at – Bacon Buttie Station

Plein Air Group
2026-03-29 13:00 - 15:00
MEMBERS ONLY
FREE
Rotary Park – Bay views. – Red Star is the meeting place
Join us at Mitre 10 café after for a catch up.

Tots@OAS
2026-04-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
FREE
Bookings essential – call or email OAS
(03) 477 9465
otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
12 toddlers per session. All children must be accompanies=d 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 artwork and artist chosen for the child’s guardian to read at their leisure.

Its in the bag - Childrens Art
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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, textures and materials. The programme is designed to enhance children’s visual literacy, encourage wonder, and foster appreciation of gallery spaces and artworks.
First Wednesday of each month April to September

Lunchtime talk – Robin White
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
FREE Entry
Doug Hart talks about the life and art of Robin White

Tuesday Social Art Group
2026-04-07 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-14 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-21 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-28 10:30 - 15:30 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
MEMBERS ONLY
FREE
Work, Chat, Coffee

Exhibition closed (Hope and Sons), contributors pick up work
2026-04-12 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand

Trees as Super Heroes
2026-04-12 11:00 - 16:00
Hosted by Otago Art Society in the Nature Dome, Forsyth Barr Stadium
Denise McMahon and Rose Shepard, Art Educators will be on the stand.

Plein Air Group
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00
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

Albatross Exhibition - Wild Dunedin Festival
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-19 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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 of the Otago Art Society.

Wild Dunedin - Squawk - Chile Bird Book Reading
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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 artwork to hang in the gallery.
Children will be given the opportunity to create an Albatross mobile and to also work on a large collaborative artwork in the gallery space. This work will remain on display until Friday 17th April

Lunchtime talk – Water and Art
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
FREE EVENT
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Doug Hart

MEMBERS NIGHT
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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

Olveston: Honouring a Legacy
2026-04-18 | Olveston, 42 Royal Terrace, Dunedin, New Zealand
INVITED GUESTS only
An evening in the home of an original supporter of OAS, viewing art, and enjoying the entertainment.

Inspiring Design
2026-04-19 - 2026-04-25 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
FREE _ OPEN TO PUBLIC
Ngahuia exhibits their work

Pastel Group
2026-04-19 - 2026-04-26 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Members of the Pastel group exhibit their work

Entries open for 2026 Autumn Exhibition
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-26
MEMBERS ONLY
You can open the entry form here.
Autumn 2026 – Entry Form – 29-1-26

Childrens ART
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-25 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
FREE
Viewing OPEN to Public

RECEIVING Day for Autumn Exhibition
2026-04-26 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
MEMBERS ONLY
Autumn 2026 – Entry Form – 29-1-26

RECEIVING Day for Autumn Exhibition

Autumn Exhibition Awards
2026-05-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
MEMBERS ONLY

Autumn Exhibition
2026-05-02 10:30 - 2026-05-23 17:00 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand

Callum Flett Exhibition
2026-05-04 10:30 - 2026-05-17 17:00 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
Callum is a recreational photographer who expresses himself and his perspective through his photographs
These will be displayed and available for purchase
