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Craigs Investment Partners - Aspiring Art Prize, Entries Open Now.

  • Craigs Investment Partners - Aspiring Art Prize, Entries Open Now.

- Fri, 13 December 2019 @ Entries Close 13th December 2019.

Entries are open now for the Craigs Investment Partners Aspiring Art Prize.

The aim of the …

Arts Gold Awards 2019 - Entries Now Open.

  • Arts Gold Awards 2019 - Entries Now Open.

- Thu, 1 August 2019 @ ENTRIES OPEN

Entries are now open for the Arts Gold Awards 2019.

The Arts Gold Awards, Central Otago …

Art Expo Nelson - Applications Open Now!

  • Art Expo Nelson - Applications Open Now!

- Sat, 1 June 2019 @ REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW.

Applications are open now for the 2019 Art Expo in Nelson.

The Art Expo is a three day art …

NZ SHRED - Onboard - Recycled Snowboard Exhibition. Expressions of Interest.

  • NZ SHRED - Onboard -  Recycled Snowboard Exhibition. Expressions of Interest.
  • Telephone Jase, 027 405 4438, Tamara, 027 311 4898 or Andie (03) 442 7782.
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- Fri, 14 June 2019 @ ENTRIES OPEN NOW.

The NZ Shred Onboard recycled Snowboard Exhibition will be on show at the Queenstown Arts …

Astrophotography Workshop - Registrations Open.

  • Astrophotography Workshop - Registrations Open.

- Thu, 6 June 2019 @ REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW.

Join us for a hands on introduction to Astrophotography workshop. We’ll split this …

Michael Hill International Violin Competition - Applications Open.

  • Michael Hill International Violin Competition - Applications Open.

Wed, 15 August 2018 - Thu, 15 November 2018 @ Applications Open Now.

Applications are open now for the 2019 Michael Hill International Violin …

Central Stories - Here, There and Everywhere.

  • Central Stories - Here, There and Everywhere.

Mon, 17 September 2018 - Sun, 4 November 2018 @ 10am - 4pm daily.

HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE exhibition by Hullabaloo has opened at Central Stories.

This …

Eade Gallery - 'Looking at the Moon' by Marg Hamilton.

  • Eade Gallery - 'Looking at the Moon' by Marg Hamilton.

Sun, 7 October 2018 - Mon, 5 November 2018 @ 10am - 5pm daily.

'Looking at the Moon' by Marg Hamilton.

First solo exhibition by Eade Gallery - Marg …

Artbay Gallery - Ilya Volyknine.

  • Artbay Gallery - Ilya Volyknine.

Thu, 25 October 2018 - Thu, 29 November 2018 @ 10am - 5pm daily.

Ilya Volykhine.

Artbay Gallery Exclusive Exhibitions.

Eichardts Building, Level 1, Marine …

The Alexandra Thyme Festival 2018

  • The Alexandra Thyme Festival 2018

Sat, 27 October 2018 - Sun, 4 November 2018 @ Daily

The Alexandra Thyme Festival originated from a community desire to celebrate the beauty …

The Buskers Festival, Alexandra.

  • The Buskers Festival, Alexandra.

Wed, 31 October 2018 - Fri, 2 November 2018 @ Daily

The Central Otago District Arts Trust, the Central Otago Music Inclusive Club, Liz Conway …

Queenstown Arts Centre - Art Awards 2018, Call for Entries.

  • Queenstown Arts Centre - Art Awards 2018, Call for Entries.

Thu, 1 November 2018 - Sun, 11 November 2018 @ Entries Open Now.

The Queenstown Arts Centre Art Awards 2018 - call for entries.

The Queenstown Arts Centre …

The Dunedin Art Show.

  • The Dunedin Art Show.

Fri, 2 November 2018 - Sun, 4 November 2018 @ Daily

Art for everyone!

If you're staring at a blank wall in your home trying to picture your …

Gallery 33 - Pots & Possibilities

  • Gallery 33 - Pots  & Possibilities

Fri, 2 November 2018 - Fri, 23 November 2018 @ Mon-Fri, 10 - 5.30. Sat & Sun 10 - 5.00.

Pots & Possibilities

This November, Gallery 33 hosts a group show featuring new works …

Arts on Tour - Seven Deadly Stunts, Bannockburn.

  • Arts on Tour - Seven Deadly Stunts, Bannockburn.

Mon, 5 November 2018 @ 7.30pm

What drives someone to walk on broken glass, swallow fire or juggle a chainsaw? In …

Arts on Tour - Messy Magic Adventure, Bannockburn.

  • Arts on Tour - Messy Magic Adventure, Bannockburn.

Mon, 5 November 2018 @ 4pm

From the creators of Mr and Mrs Alexander, toured to rave reviews with Arts On Tour in …

12 Days of Christmas Drawing Challenge - Registrations Open Now.

  • 12 Days of Christmas Drawing Challenge - Registrations Open Now.

Mon, 5 November 2018 - Thu, 22 November 2018 @ Registrations open now.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

Want to have a go at drawing or refresh your drawing …

Marion Vialade - Pop-up Studio Open Days.

  • Marion Vialade - Pop-up Studio Open Days.

Tue, 6 November 2018 - Tue, 27 November 2018 @ 6th Nov, 20th Nov and 27th Nov, 10am-1pm.

Come along to Alexandra Community House to watch Central Otago artist Marion Vialade at …

Arts on Tour - Seven Deadly Stunts, Roxburgh.

  • Arts on Tour - Seven Deadly Stunts, Roxburgh.

Wed, 7 November 2018 @ 7.00pm

What drives someone to walk on broken glass, swallow fire or juggle a chainsaw? In …

Lauraine Jacobs' 'Always Delicious' book launch at Olivers.

  • Lauraine Jacobs' 'Always Delicious' book launch at Olivers.

Thu, 8 November 2018 @ 5pm - 6.30pm

Come and celebrate the launch of Lauraine Jacobs' beautiful new book, Always Delicious. …

Rippon Hall - Elissa Eastwood Exhibition.

  • Rippon Hall - Elissa Eastwood Exhibition.

Thu, 8 November 2018 - Tue, 18 December 2018 @ 11am-5pm daily.

Eastwood is a Wanaka based artist who is currently completing a Diploma in Design and …

Central Otago Regional Choir - Viva Vivaldi, Queenstown, Wanaka and Alexandra.

  • Central Otago Regional Choir - Viva Vivaldi, Queenstown, Wanaka and Alexandra.

Fri, 9 November 2018 - Sun, 11 November 2018 @ Daily

VIVA VIVALDI! - A Celebration of Music!


In early November, The Central Otago Regional …

Edinburgh Central Art Awards 2018

  • Edinburgh Central Art Awards 2018

Fri, 9 November 2018 - Sun, 11 November 2018 @ Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Edinburgh Realty, in conjunction with the Central Otago Art Society, are excited to be …

Eade Gallery - 'Forged in Clay' by Lynne Wilson

  • Eade Gallery - 'Forged in Clay' by Lynne Wilson

Sun, 11 November 2018 @ 10am - 5pm daily.

Eade Gallery Solo Show, 'Forged in Clay' by Lynne Wilson.

The colourful and creative works …

Armistice - 100 year Commemoration Event.

  • Armistice - 100 year Commemoration Event.

Sun, 11 November 2018 @ 10.45 - 2pm.

A service and event to commemorate 100 years since the signing of the armistice to end …

Golden Notes - Hoedown

  • Golden Notes - Hoedown

Fri, 16 November 2018 - Sun, 18 November 2018 @ Daily

Central Otago's hugely popular Country Music Festival is back for its 32nd year with a …

Queenstown Arts Centre - Art Awards Exhibition 2018.

  • Queenstown Arts Centre - Art Awards Exhibition 2018.

Fri, 16 November 2018 - Fri, 14 December 2018 @ Tues - Frid, 9am - 3pm. Sat, 10am - 4pm.

Queenstown Arts Centre, Art Awards Exhibition 2018.

Showcasing a variety of Artworks from …

Hullabaloo Art Space - 'Habitat' by Jillian Porteous.

  • Hullabaloo Art Space -  'Habitat' by Jillian Porteous.

Sun, 18 November 2018 - Sat, 8 December 2018 @ 10am - 4pm daily.

Habitat

New ceramics and paintings by Jillian Porteous.

The flora and fauna of Jillian's …

Alchemy - Guitar Duets from Around the World.

  • Alchemy - Guitar Duets from Around the World.

Tue, 20 November 2018 @ 7.30pm

Andrew Blanch and Ariel Nurhadi - a guitar duo based in Sydney.

Alchemy will take you on a …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Book Launch.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Book Launch.

Fri, 23 November 2018 @ 5.30pm

The launch of 'Finding Voice – Women on the Dunstan 1860 – 1900', by …

Central Cinema - Yellow is Forbidden

  • Central Cinema - Yellow is Forbidden

Sat, 24 November 2018 - Sun, 2 December 2018 @ 24th Nov, 7.30pm. 28th Nov, 2pm. 2nd Dec, 2pm.

Chinese designer Guo Pei made fashion headlines around the world when Rihanna wore her …

Central Otago Regional Orchestra - Can-Can You? Arrowtown and Cromwell.

  • Central Otago Regional Orchestra - Can-Can You? Arrowtown and Cromwell.

Sat, 24 November 2018 - Sun, 25 November 2018

Featuring the Buckingham Belles performing the original Offenbach Can-Can and Tonya …

Dunedin School of Art - SITE 2018

  • Dunedin School of Art - SITE 2018

Sat, 24 November 2018 - Thu, 29 November 2018 @ Sat, 10am-4pm. Sun-Thurs, 12noon-4pm daily.

Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin School of Art will again be transformed into an art …

The Cromwell Festive Fete - 2018.

  • The Cromwell Festive Fete - 2018.

Sun, 25 November 2018 @ 10am - 3.30pm.

The Cromwell Festive Fête is an outdoor shopping experience where people can come …

Central Cinema - Cezanne, Portaits of a Life.

  • Central Cinema - Cezanne, Portaits of a Life.

Wed, 28 November 2018 @ 7.30pm

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN is thrilled to present one of the most talked about exhibitions of …

Central Cinema - NTL - King Lear.

  • Central Cinema - NTL - King Lear.

Thu, 29 November 2018 - Sun, 2 December 2018 @ Thu 29th Nov, 2pm. Sun 2nd, 5pm.

Broadcast live from London’s West End, see Ian McKellen’s …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Exhibition Opening and Award Celebration.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Exhibition Opening and Award Celebration.

Fri, 30 November 2018 @ 5.30pm

Exhibition Opening and Award Celebration - a double header.

Opening of The Wednesday Group …