Artists & Groups

From Central Otago

Profiles

Gone Potty Studio

Organisation / Group: Gone Potty Studio, Alexandra

Bridget is full of creative energy and never happier than when in her studio with a paintbrush.“My work has gone to many countries world-wide. I love colour, and so my …

  • Blossom Fest Float

Central Otago Art Society Incorporated

Organisation / Group: Central Otago Art Society Incorporated, Alexandra

The Central Otago Art Society was established in the 1970s in Alexandra, beginning with a small group of artists who came together to hold annual exhibitions. The first exhibition …

Queenstown Art Society

Organisation / Group: Queenstown Art Society, Te Atamira, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Queenstown

The Queenstown Arts Society (QAS) is a volunteer-run charitable arts organization that has supported visual arts in the Whakatipu community for nearly 65 years. We exist to make …

Cromwell Multicultural Mural

Organisation / Group: Cromwell Multicultural Mural, Alpha Street Reserve, Cromwell

The Cromwell Multicultural Mural ProjectA collaboration between the Central Otago District Arts Trust and Welcoming Communities Central Otago.To welcome cultural diversity in our …

Fine Thyme Theatre Company

Organisation / Group: Fine Thyme Theatre Company, PO Box 389, Cromwell, 9342

Connecting people by creating opportunities in the performing arts. Fine Thyme Theatre Company is an enthusiastic group that welcomes anyone wanting to be involved on stage or …

Marie Velenski

Old Cromwell Historic Precinct, Melmore tce, Cromwell

Fused glass jewellery, small framed works and wire work. I have been experimenting with glass fusing since 1999. I am self taught. I locked myself away in the garden shed with my …

Gretl Barzotto

241 Mc Arthur Rd, Springvale, Central Otago

Gretl Barzotto was raised in Aotearoa New Zealand and spent many years around mountains and lakes in the North and South Islands. Connection to nature in vast open landscapes is …

  • The Manuherikia Valley looking north towards the Hawkdun Range  95 x 75cm framed - Oil on water colour paper 640G (95 x 75cm framed)

Jane Whitaker

Gallery: Naseby Art Studio, 885 Ranfurly Back Road (Naseby end), Naseby

My work is predominantly impressionistic and focuses mainly on landscapes, though I have recently enjoyed painting a number of portraits in a variety of media.  My enduring …

Katie Robinson

Gallery: Katie Robinson Studio, Bridge Hill, Alexandra

Katie Robinson is inspired by the region’s vast skies, dramatic landforms and ever-changing light. She creates vibrant landscapes which celebrate the colour and atmosphere …

  •  - Oamaru Stone

Andrew Barr

Gallery: The Oamaru Stone Gallery, 5169 State Highway 8, Ettrick, Central Otago

I have been working with Oamaru stone for about 5 years now having re- discovered a long held passion for the stone. While in travelling in India, in 2004 visiting a village where …