Central Otago District Arts Trust
This site is dedicated to Central Otago Arts. We have built an arts community that showcases and profiles the amazing work of our Central Otago artists. Here, you’ll find painters, sculptors, ceramic artists and photographers, fashion designers, woodcarvers and furniture makers, metal workers and jewellers. We also promote performance artists music and dance groups, film and theatre, along with the literary arts.
If you are wondering ‘What’s On’ in Central Otago we have an exciting list of activities on the Central Otago events calendar. There, you can easily find Central Otago entertainment, bands, music, performance, exhibitions, fashion shows, workshops and more.
View and enjoy the art works featured on our website and perhaps you too will be inspired to come to ‘Central’ to experience its magnificent clear days and inspirational landscape... maybe cycle along the Central Otago Rail Trail or visit local wineries to try a glass or two of the world renowned Central Otago pinot noir... sample the freshest produce and the famous Central Otago stone and pip fruits.
Youth
Youth Arts in Central Otago In 2017 the Central Otago District Arts Trust secured funding to work …
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Arts Trail
Artists listed here welcome visitors. Please check their open
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Arts on the Cycle Trails
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Heroes & Icons
We have created an online resource featuring significant New Zealand artists who have an …
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Latest Creative
Featured Artists
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Jane Whitaker
My work is predominantly impressionistic and focuses mainly on landscapes, …
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Gail de Jong
Art has always been the focus of my working life. After attending Art School in …
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Naseby Information and Craft Centre
The Naseby Information Centre and Craft Centre located in Naseby’s former …
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What's On
Featured Events
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Blue Sky Perspectives – Ranfurly 125th Celebration
Fri, 1 December 2023 - Sun, 3 December 2023
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Eade Gallery - Fire and Water by Melanie Eade and Thomas Geddes.
Sat, 2 December 2023 - Wed, 3 January 2024
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Artbay Gallery - Honeymooners Bed Series by Peter Hackett
Thu, 7 December 2023 - Wed, 20 December 2023
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Latest News
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Celebrating the Cromwell Multicultural Mural Project in conjunction with Bislama Lanuguage Week.
The Cromwell Multicultural Mural Project Celebration Earlier this year the Central Otago District …
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Ettrick Local Molly Marsh wins Excellence at the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
Otago Polytechnic Fashion Design student and Ettrick local Molly Marsh won the collections open …
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Locals Celebrating Wool at the Clyde Tennis C;ub
Clyde Tennis Club felt like celebrating woollen products after one of its members Stan Randle …
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The Cromwell Multicultural Mural Project
Frequent users of the Alpha Street Reserve in Cromwell have been treated to a creative …
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Woolon 2023
WoolOn Awards, 2023. WoolOn is one of New Zealand’s iconic fashion events, encouraging both …
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