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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 …

Eade Gallery - 'Realignment - Four Years On' by Kathi McLean and 'Around and About Alexandra' by Judy Smith.

  • Eade Gallery - 'Realignment - Four Years On' by Kathi McLean and  'Around and About Alexandra' by Judy Smith.

Sun, 7 April 2019 - Wed, 1 May 2019 @ 10am-5pm daily.

Kathi McLean
Kathi McLean discovered the wonders of clay over 30 years ago and has …

Central Stories - 'The Wading Birds of Drybread' - 12 months in Central Otago by Gregory O'Brien.

  • Central Stories - 'The Wading Birds of Drybread' - 12 months in Central Otago by Gregory O'Brien.

Fri, 12 April 2019 - Sun, 19 May 2019 @ 10am - 4pm daily

THE WADING BIRDS OF DRYBREAD

12 Months in Central Otago

Gregory O’Brien

From January …

Central Cinema - 'The Price of Everything'.

  • Central Cinema - 'The Price of Everything'.

Wed, 17 April 2019 - Wed, 1 May 2019 @ 17th April, 7.30pm. 1st May, 2pm.

With unprecedented access to pivotal artists and the white-hot market surrounding them, …

'Dick Frizzell @ OCTA'.

  • 'Dick Frizzell @ OCTA'.

Tue, 23 April 2019 - Tue, 28 May 2019 @ 10am - 4pm daily.

OCTA Gallery and Workshop is delighted to show a selection of original screen-prints …

Queenstown Arts Centre - 'Elegantly Jaded'.

  • Queenstown Arts Centre - 'Elegantly Jaded'.

Thu, 25 April 2019 - Thu, 9 May 2019 @ Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 3pm. Saturday, 10am - 4pm.

A pop-up exhibition from New Zealand Artist Karina Fay.

Lakes District Museum and Gallery - Ray White Arrowtown Autumn Festival Art Exhibition.

  • Lakes District Museum and Gallery - Ray White Arrowtown Autumn Festival Art Exhibition.

Fri, 26 April 2019 - Sun, 26 May 2019 @ 8.30am - 5pm daily

The annual Ray White Arrowtown Autumn Festival Art Exhibition is on show at the Lakes …

Hullabaloo - 'Resurrection' by Andi Regan.

  • Hullabaloo - 'Resurrection' by Andi Regan.

Sun, 28 April 2019 - Sat, 18 May 2019 @ 10am - 4pm daily.

'Resurrection' by Andi Regan.

When blooms start to fade, seed pods begin to shine. These …

Gallery 33 - Stock Show.

  • Gallery 33 - Stock Show.

Wed, 1 May 2019 - Fri, 31 May 2019 @ Mon-Fri, 10am - 5.30pm. Sat & Sun, 10am - 5pm.

For the month of May Gallery 33 will be putting the spotlight on the fantastic pieces …

Under Rough Ridge - Writers' Retreat, Registrations Open Now.

  • Under Rough Ridge - Writers' Retreat, Registrations Open Now.

Wed, 1 May 2019 @ Registrations open now.

What’s worth saving in this life? How do we go about saving what we love, and …

Remarkable Theatre - Pint-Sized Plays.

  • Remarkable Theatre - Pint-Sized Plays.

Fri, 3 May 2019 - Sun, 5 May 2019 @ 7pm daily.

Remarkable Theatre presents its Pint-Sized Plays 2019 production featuring ten short …

Encaustic Painting Workshop with Nicki Stewart.

  • Encaustic Painting Workshop with Nicki Stewart.

Sat, 4 May 2019 - Sun, 5 May 2019 @ 10am - 4pm daily.

Encaustic Painting Workshop with Nicki Stewart at the Queenstown Arts Centre.

Join Nicki …

Arthurs Cinema - Fashion Film Festival.

  • Arthurs Cinema - Fashion Film Festival.

Mon, 6 May 2019 - Sun, 19 May 2019 @ Daily.

Arthurs Cinema - Fashion Film Festival.

18 films celebrating fashion, Art of Design, …

Central Cinema - 'The Heart Dances'.

  • Central Cinema - 'The Heart Dances'.

Wed, 8 May 2019 @ 7.30pm

Director Rebecca Tansley (Crossing Rachmaninoff) examines the Royal New Zealand Ballet …

Social Media Workshop - Registrations Open Now.

  • Social Media Workshop - Registrations Open Now.

Wed, 8 May 2019 @ Registrations Open Now

Brought to you by the Otago Chamber of Commerce and Otago Community Trust this workshop …

Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival.

  • Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival.

Thu, 9 May 2019 - Sun, 12 May 2019 @ daily.

The Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival 2019  brings together local, national and …

Poetry - The Savoy.

  • Poetry - The Savoy.

Thu, 9 May 2019 @ 9pm - 10pm.

Five poets take to the mic at The Savoy to read some of their latest work: Tayi Tibble …

Central Cinema - ' Big Bike Film Night'.

  • Central Cinema - ' Big Bike Film Night'.

Fri, 10 May 2019 @ 7.30pm

The 2019 collection that has everything a cycling-centric audience could want- action, …

Central Otago Regional Choir - 'Light and Glory', Wanaka, Queenstown and Alexandra.

  • Central Otago Regional Choir - 'Light and Glory', Wanaka, Queenstown and Alexandra.

Fri, 10 May 2019 - Sun, 12 May 2019 @ Daily.

'LIGHT AND GLORY' THE CENTRAL OTAGO REGIONAL CHOIR MAY CONCERT SERIES 2019.

At the end of …

Arts on Tour NZ - 'My Name is Moana', Bannockburn.

  • Arts on Tour NZ - 'My Name is Moana', Bannockburn.

Thu, 16 May 2019 @ 7.30pm.

Water, ocean, moana, music – ‘My Name is Moana’ is an intimate …

Central Stories - Gregory O'Brien, Floor Talk.

  • Central Stories - Gregory O'Brien, Floor Talk.

Sat, 18 May 2019 @ 2pm - 4pm.

Artist Gregory O'Brien will be giving a floor talk on his exhibition 'Wading Birds of …

The Arts and Crafts Society Inc - Have a Go Day.

  • The Arts and Crafts Society Inc - Have a Go Day.

Sat, 18 May 2019 @ 10am - 3pm

The Arts and Crafts Society Inc are hosting their annual Have a Go Day at Alexandra …

Hullabaloo Art Space -'Autumn Fades', Lorraine Higgins.

  • Hullabaloo Art Space -'Autumn Fades', Lorraine Higgins.

Sun, 19 May 2019 - Sat, 15 June 2019 @ 10am - 4pm daily.

A selection of Plein Air Paintings by Lorraine Higgins depicted by scenes in Central …

Central Cinema - The Chills - 'The Triumph and Tragedy of Martin Phillipps'.

  • Central Cinema - The Chills - 'The Triumph and Tragedy of Martin Phillipps'.

Wed, 22 May 2019 @ 7.30pm

Martin Phillipps came tantalizingly close to conquering the international musical world …

Dunstan High School presents, 'The Sound of Music'.

  • Dunstan High School presents, 'The Sound of Music'.

Wed, 22 May 2019 - Sat, 25 May 2019 @ Daily.

To celebrate its sixtieth anniversary on the stage, Dunstan High School is …

Central Cinema - NTL, 'Antony and Cleopatra'

  • Central Cinema - NTL, 'Antony and Cleopatra'

Thu, 23 May 2019 - Sun, 26 May 2019 @ 23rd May @ 2pm, 26th May @ 5pm.

Broadcast live from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - 'Bark' by Dick Frizzell.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - 'Bark' by Dick Frizzell.

Fri, 24 May 2019 - Fri, 19 July 2019 @ 10am - 4pm daily.

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery, in association with Milford Galleries, are proud …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - An Evening with Dick Frizzell.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - An Evening with Dick Frizzell.

Fri, 24 May 2019 @ 6pm - 8pm.

Do not miss this opportunity to come and share an evening with one of New Zealands’ …

Queenstown Arts Centre - Susie Millichamp.

  • Queenstown Arts Centre - Susie Millichamp.

Fri, 24 May 2019 - Thu, 13 June 2019 @ Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 3pm. Saturday, 10am - 4pm.

An exhibition of works by artist Susie Millichamp.

'Luma' - Southern Light Project.

  • 'Luma' - Southern Light Project.

Fri, 31 May 2019 - Mon, 3 June 2019 @ 5pm - 10pm daily.

LUMA 'Southern Light Project' is a free public event, showcasing a curated collection of …

Victoria Arms - The Jordan Luck Band Winter(ish) Tour.

  • Victoria Arms - The Jordan Luck Band Winter(ish) Tour.

Fri, 31 May 2019 @ 7pm

Following a Sold Out Winter Tour in 2018, Kiwi icon's The Jordan Luck Band announce the …

Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2019: Quarter Finals.

  • Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2019: Quarter Finals.

Fri, 31 May 2019 - Mon, 3 June 2019 @ Daily.

From 31 May to 8 June 2019, sixteen 18 to 28-year-old violinists from across the world …