The Otago Art Society

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, 2026-05-05 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-12 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-19 10:30 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
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 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
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 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
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

Tots@OAS
2026-05-06 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 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 artwork and artist chosen for the child’s guardian to read at their leisure.

It's In the Bag - Childrens Art
2026-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | 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, 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

Plein Air Group
2026-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Location and time to be advised

Lost Gypsy Kenetic Exhibition
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-31 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
Free Admission
The fantastic Cabinet of Obscurities
A Fantastical Museum of Automata Art by Blair Somerville, will be on display and available to purchase

MEMBERS NIGHT
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
MEMBERS ONLY
Quiz NIGHT – General knowledge and PRIZES

Exhibition closed (Autumn), contributors pick up work
2026-05-24 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand

Council and Life Members drop off day
2026-05-24 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
MEMBER ONLY
Council and Life Members drop off day
