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 ALLExhibitions, Youth
24 SEPT - 21 OCT 2026
Mīharo - Legends of Our Lands
Art Exhibition
Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm
Te Atamira
Free
Exhibitions, Youth
19-20 SEPT 2026
Cromwell College Annual Art Exhibition
11am-2pm
Cromwell College - T Block
Free
Exhibitions
21 AUG - 21 SEPT
Close to Home by Grahame Sydney
Exhibition
10am - 5.30pm
Milford Galleries, Queenstown
Music
23 SEPT 2026
Michael Houstoun - House Concert
Musical Performance
7pm
169 Airport Road, Alexandra
$55
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...