Artists & Groups

From Central Otago

Profiles

Gilchrists General Store

Organisation / Group: Gilchrists General Store, 3353 Ida Valley-Omakau Rd, Oturehua, 9387

This historic building in the centre of Oturehua town is one of the best known stores in Central Otago. Built in 1899 this store is a rare delight for any nostalgia enthusiast, …

Creative Writers Circle

Organisation / Group: Creative Writers Circle, Alexandra Community House, 14 - 20 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra.

We are a group of writers who meet at 12 noon on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of January) at the Alexandra Community House, 14 - 20 Centennial Avenue, …

  • Esther Dexter at Art in the Garden

Alexandra Community Arts Council

Organisation / Group: Alexandra Community Arts Council, C/- 28 Glencarron Street (0.50 mi), Alexandra, New Zealand 9320

The Alexandra Community Arts Council is a group of, usually ten to twelve, enthusiastic volunteers who support the arts within the community.Our objectives are:a) To recognise …

  • Airborne - Acrylic on canvas (104 x 79 cm)

Jenny Chisholm

Gallery: Artē Collective, Star Dust Gallery, 7 Earne St, Naseby, Artē Collective, The Green, 55 Main Road, Luggate

Jenny spent a number of years living and working overseas, including Australia, England, Vietnam, Malaysia and lastly India. In 2009 she returned to Central Otago and has based …

Nicola Bennett

Gallery: Nicola Bennett Studio, 66 Tarbert Street, Alexandra, Central Otago

Nicola is an abstract expressionist painter, inspired by the sensory deliciousness of food. Often collaborating, she works on large scale canvases, with oils and mixed media. …

Robert Franklin

Gallery: Fusion Ceramics, 434 Bannockburn Road, RD 2 Cromwell

Robert Franklin Lives and works in Bannockburn, near Cromwell, Central Otago. He was a part-time studio potter for a decade in the 1970’s. “My return to ceramics has …

Sue-Ellen Bauer

5 Short St, Bannockburn

I have been painting for about the last 12 years, having been a Photographer for many.I am particularly stimulated by our surroundings in Central Otago, but really, by a lot of …

Marion Mewburn

5 Beaumont Station Road, Millers Flat

I have been potting for 20 years now. In 1996 I started making teapots, first in Waitati, north of Dunedin, then in Millers Flat.I have had two solo shows of teapots in Moray …

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 …

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 …