Discover the arts
in Central Otago
Where creativity flourishes in every landscape.
From painters and performers to sculptors, writers, and designers, Central Otago is alive with artistic energy. Central Otago Arts celebrates, supports, develops, and advocates for the arts, connecting artists, audiences, and communities across the region. Come for the landscapes. Stay for the creativity that defines them.
What's On
SEE ALLVisual Arts, Youth
21 OCT–17 DEC 2026
Drawing classes for children
4pm-5.30pm
Festivals & Markets
25 OCT 2026 - 30 APRIL 2027
Cromwell Farmers Market
Farmers Market
9am - 1pm
Cromwell Heritage Precinct
Film Screenings
ArtBeats: Flesh and Bronze
Documentary
7.30pm
Central Cinema
$10 - $15
Rangatahi
1 JULY - 6 NOVEMBER 2026
Applications Open for Artstart 2027
Online competition
Central Otago
Free
Featured artists
Central Otago is home to an extraordinary community of artists. Discover the people shaping our region's creative identity across a diverse range of art forms.
An excerpt from Brian Turner's poem "Place"
Once in a while you may come across a place where everything seems as close to perfection as you will ever need...Once in a while you may come across a place where everything seems as close to perfection as you will ever need...