The Otago Art Society

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

Tuesday Social Art Group
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, 2026-05-26 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-02 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

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, 2026-06-03 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

Plein Air Group
2026-05-24 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
MEMBERS ONLY
FREE
Location and time will be updated

Heritage Collection Exhibition Opening
2026-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
MEMBERS ONLY
View the exhibition of the OAS collection

OAS Heritage Collection Exhibition
2026-05-30 - 2026-06-20 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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 the Otago art community.
The collection has been cleaned and rehung for this celebration viewing

OAS Council and Life Members Exhibition
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-23 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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 have shown dedication to the society over a long period, contributing both to exhibitions and the mechanics of making it all work.
Their art will be on display and available for purchase.

It’s In the Bag – Childrens Art
2026-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand

Tuesday Social Art Group
2026-06-09 10:30 - 15:30 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
