Council and Life Members pick up
2026-06-21 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
MEMBERS ONLY

Receiving Day for Annual Exhibition
2026-06-21 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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 to be able to enter any members exhibitions. If you have not yet paid your Subscription for 2026/2027, don’t worry, you can pay in the shop at the same time as you pay your 150th Annual Entry Fee.

Annual 150th Entry Form

Plein Air Group
2026-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
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 hand door at the very top, head to the end of the hallway to find room 212 on the left of the kitchen. Pauline suggests it is easier to park in Tennyson Street – the back entrance, walk through the Otago Girls car park at 118 to the back door – where the red star is. There is only one set of stairs to climb via this entrance. I will be there to meet you.

We are lucky to be able to work in Pauline Bellamy’s studio in the King Edward building this Sunday. There are amazing, standing views out a number of windows that almost span 180 degrees. There are also other windows in the hallway that could also have a great vantage point. Weather and inspiration depending you could also brave the elements in the surrounding area with St Joseph’s Chapel buildings and other outside views. You are able to work in wet or dry mediums and easels are also welcome.
Red star shows the recommended meeting place.

Tuesday Social Art Group
2026-06-23 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-14 10:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 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

Tuesday Social Art Group
2026-06-30 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-04 10:00 - 15:30

Tots@OAS
2026-07-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-05 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
2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:00
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

Annual Exhibition Awards Night
2026-07-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
MEMBERS ONLY – Opening and awards

Annual Exhibition
2026-07-04 - 2026-08-01 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
FREE
OPEN TO PUBLIC

Plein Air
2026-07-05 13:00 - 16:00
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 a cuppa and a chat to see what people have created.

Members Night
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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

Plein Air
2026-07-19 13:00 - 15:00
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 will just double check when we get there if water based mediums are okay. Please make a gold coin donation on the day.

ART Classes - Drawing and Painting - evening class
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
Open to all
Bring your own materials

Annual Exhibition - pick up
2026-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
Exhibitors only – collect unsold work

Plein Air
2026-08-02 13:00 - 15:00
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 year we were asked not to draw in the Tāngata Whenua Gallery. We have be asked only to draw in the galleries, but they are happy for us to use water based mediums in the atrium areas.

3pm Cafe – Precint Cafe (in the Museum)

It’s In the Bag – Childrens Art
2026-08-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand

Demo days at the galleries
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-16 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
FREE – Please view the schedule below
Open to Public

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
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Clays

Lorna Allan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Acrylic

WenLi Ma
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Watercolour

Dayle Matthews
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Jenny Longstaff
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Acrylic

Sharon Leitch

Yes,

oils

Rod Eales

Yes

Oils

Janet Pribble
Yes
Yes
Yes

Water colour

Doug Hart
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Watercolour &

Digital photography

Scott Drummond
Yes
Yes

Yes

Water soluable oils

Brian Stewart
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Oils, projector organised

Elaine Knight

Yes
Yes
Acrylics

Elaine Grant Dolby
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Acrlyics

Penelope Smith

Yes
Yes

Book binding, PVA, Acrylics

Kaori Jackson
Yes
Yes
Yes

Oils, linseed oil,

Chroma brush cleaner

Janet Wood/Hulland
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Acrylic

Sarah Frieburger

Yes
Yes
Yes
Acrylic

Jayne Schwenke
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Oils

David Corbbalis
Yes
Yes

Water Colour

Raimo Kuparinen

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Daily numbers
15
15
13
13
13
16
13

Demo days - Lunchtime Artist talks
2026-08-10 12:15 - 12:45 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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 of my watercolours.

Demo days – Lunchtime Artist talks
2026-08-11 12:15 - 12:45 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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.

Demo days – Lunchtime Artist talks
2026-08-12 12:15 - 12:45
FREE
Open to the Public
Brian Stewart
My talk will cover “Brian’s meandering artistic journey, from the beginnings to where he is today”.

Demo days – Lunchtime Artist talks
2026-08-13 12:15 - 12:45 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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.

Demo days – Lunchtime Artist talks
2026-08-14 12:15 - 12:45 | Otago Art Society, Dunedin Railway Station, 22 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz, 9016, New Zealand
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.
