The Otago Art Society

Wild Dunedin - Squawk - Chile Bird Book Reading
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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

Tuesday Social Art Group
2026-04-14 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-07 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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Plein Air Group
2026-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
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

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

Lunchtime talk – Rita Angus
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
FREE Entry
Doug Hart, talks about the art and life of Rita Angus

It’s In the Bag – Childrens Art
2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
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

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

Lunchtime talk – Colin McCahon
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Doug Hart

Spring Exhibition 2025
2025-10-04 09:30 - 2025-10-25 15:30 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Dunedin Railway Station, First Floor
Our 2025 Spring Exhibition
Open to the public 4th – 25th October
Sunday to Friday from 10am – 4pm
Saturdays from 9.30am – 3.30pm
For artists
Artist entry form and dates

Members Night – Highgate Partners Lecture Series – Tony Williams, Jeweller
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Talk from jeweller Tony Williams. 7pm. Members and guest welcome.

Tony Williams Jeweller exhibition
2025-07-17 - 2025-07-27 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

Final date for Registration for Winter Workshop series
2025-07-14 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

149th Annual Exhibition
2025-07-04 09:00 - 2025-08-02 16:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Dunedin Railway Station, First Floor
Our annual exhibition. Open to the public.
Open daily
Sunday to Friday from 10am – 4pm
Saturdays from 9.30am – 3.30pm
For artists
Artist entry form and dates

Receiving Day for 149th Annual Exhibition
2025-06-22 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz

Members Night
2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Sean Brosnahan from Toitu Settlers Museum

Council and Life Members Exhibition
2025-06-04 09:00 - 2025-06-20 16:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Dunedin Railway Station, First Floor
A showcase of OAS Council and Life Members works.
Open daily
Sunday to Friday from 10am – 4pm
Saturdays from 9.30am – 3.30pm

Autumn Exhibition 2025
2025-05-10 09:30 - 2025-05-31 16:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Dunedin Railway Station, First Floor. 10th – 31st May 2025.
View and purchase from a collection of works from art society members.
Open daily
Sunday to Friday from 10am – 4pm
Saturdays from 9.30am–3.30pm
Kindly sponsored by Joan Hardey.

The Cleveland National Art Awards 2025
2025-03-22 10:00 - 2025-04-26 16:00 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
Dunedin Railway Station, First Floor. Ends 26th April.
Open daily:
Sunday to Friday from 10am – 4pm
Saturdays from 9.30am–3.30pm
ABOUT
The Cleveland National Art Awards, a prestigious biennial exhibition, is now in its fifth edition. With an impressive prize pool of $18,000, it celebrates New Zealand’s vibrant artistic diversity and stands as one of the country’s leading art exhibitions.
This year’s exhibition features 220 works, carefully selected from over 550 entries by esteemed judges jim and Marcella Geddes.
All award-winning works are annotated in the exhibition, with the judges’ comments included.
One final award remains – the People’s Choice Award. We invite you to cast your vote for your favourite work.
Stay connected with us on Facebook at Otago Art Society – OAS, where we will announce the People’s Choice Award winner at the close of the exhibition.
All works are available for purchase. Sold works are marked with a red dot next to their number. For more details about the exhibition and the works on display, please refer to the catalogue.
Sponsors
These Awards have been made possible through the generous sponsorship of principal sponsor: The Cleveland Charitable Foundation and category sponsors: Winsor & Newton, Liquitex, Highgate Partners, the Naylor Family, Alex Campbell’s Menswear, and Moray Gallery. Special thanks to supporters the Thomas Gregg Apartments and Fresh Choice Roslyn.
Exhibition catalogue
Exhibition catalogue PDF (images not included)

AWARD WINNERS
Supreme Award
$10,000, sponsored by The Cleveland Charitable Foundation
Dean Raybould
gHosttrunk (Acrylic/Resin)

Category 1: Painting/2D Media
Sponsored by Winsor & Newton
Excellence Award $1000: Dean Raybould
gHosttrunk (Acrylic/Resin)
Merit Award $500: Edwards + Johann
Geomorphic Act – Diptych (Ink and Watercolour)

Category 2: Printmaking/Photography/Digital Graphics
Sponsored by Highgate Partners
Excellence Award $1000: Mark Graver
Broad Bay 1 (Etching/Collagraph/Carborundum)
Merit Award $500: Peter McLaren
Scorched Earth (H/C Monotype)

Category 3: 3D Media/Sculpture/Jewellery
Sponsored by The Naylor Family
Excellence Award $1000: Innocenza Toritto
Odd Boxed Memories (Clay with Photographs)
Merit Award $500: Jerry Howlett
Earthform VI – Learning to Reworld on a Damaged Planet (Mixed Media)

Category 4: Textile/Embroidery/Stitch
Sponsored by Alex Campbells Menswear
Excellence Award $1000: Samantha Sutherland
Secret Beach Te Puru (Textile)
Merit Award $500: Ruth Tansley
Moonlight Tops – Paparoa Range (Tapestry Weaving)

Young Artist Award
Sponsored by Liquitex New Zealand
Young Artist $1000: Joel Potter
The After Image / Ghost (Photography)

From left to right: Ruth Tansley, Dean Raybould, Jerry Howlett, Ina Johann, Victoria Edwards, Peter McLaren (Joel Potter, Samantha Sutherland and Mark Graver were unable to attend the awards night)

Hope and Sons Art Awards night 2020
2020-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Awards announced at a private function….6.00pm. Exhibitors and OAS members are invited.

Collection of Artwork...Open Arts
2020-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Don’t forget to collect your unsold work today.

Peninsula Talk
2020-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz
James Higham’ My bike ride from Cape Reinga to Bluff, ‘Raising funds for the Wildlife Hospital’.
