What's On in the Arts in Central Otago - December & January.
We are very excited to announce that the Arts Gold Awards will be happening again in Central Otago in 2021. These
biennial awards were initiated by the Central Otago District Arts Trust in 2011 and aim to celebrate innovation and excellence in NZ visual arts as well as provide Central Otago artists further opportunity to exhibit their works alongside those of their NZ contemporaries. In the past entries into the Arts Gold Awards have been open to artists aged 18 and over. The 2021 awards will include a new Youth Category for artists under the age of 18. Closing dates for submissions will be the 30th July 2021. The Awards opening and exhibition will be held in September. Keep an eye out in the Central Otago Arts Newsletter for further updates - all other enquiries can be directed to manager@centralstories.com.
Coming up this weekend, TANTRA ART in conjunction with Queenstown Contemporary are holding a retrospective exhibition of works by esteemed Central Otago artist Alan Waters. The exhibition will feature 60 artworks spanning Alan's career. Due to the onset of Parkinson’s disease, there will be no other works produced by Alan, making this a unique and special opportunity to support him, and purchase one of his stunning works to add to your collection.
Opening Friday at Central Stories is “Thursday’s Child” an exhibition of works by Eric Schusser and Annemarie Hope-Cross which explores the impact of a cancer diagnosis on their lives for the last three and a half years. Part photographic art and part social documentary, the exhibition contains a mix of digital images, historic processes images and hand-coloured images, framed and unframed work and will appeal to a wide
audience. The opening will include the launch of their new book "Dissolving Margins". A floor talk will be held on Sunday the 20th December at 1pm.
If you plan to be in beautiful Central over the summer break do not forget to check out the CENTRAL OTAGO ARTS TRAIL - meet artists in their studios, browse our galleries and enjoy some of the best art on offer in Central Otago. You can pick up an Arts Trail booklet from all Central Otago iSites or download a printable copy by clicking HERE. Keep an eye out for other open studios around Central Otago on the Central Otago Arts Facebook Pages.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
What's On
Clyde Cinema - Coming up
Sat, 1 February 2020 - Thu, 31 December 2020 @ Daily.
This lovely boutique cinema in Clyde offers a fine selection of up-to-date screenings in …
Roxburgh Cinema - Coming Up.
Sat, 1 February 2020 - Sun, 31 January 2021 @ Roxburgh Movies screening at the Entertainment Cen
Showing movies since 1897, the Roxburgh Cinema is one of the longest-running cinemas in …
Arthurs Cinema - Coming up.
Tue, 3 November 2020 - Sun, 28 February 2021 @ Daily.
Arthur’s Cinema is a place of social gathering, with a comfortable and cosy …
Central Cinema - Coming up
Tue, 3 November 2020 - Sun, 28 February 2021 @ Daily.
To see the best films in our cosy cinema in central Alexandra go to …
Marion Vialade-Worch - Open Studio 2020.
Fri, 6 November 2020 - Fri, 18 December 2020 @ Every Friday, 10am - 1pm.
'OPEN STUDIO 2020'
Marion VIALADE-WORCH, artist-printmaker, will open her studio every …
Alexandra Summer Markets 2020 - 2021.
Sat, 28 November 2020 - Sat, 6 February 2021 @ 10am
The Alexandra Summer Markets are on every Saturday in Pioneer Park from 10 am over the …
Gallery 33 - 'Slip, Slop, Slap, 2020 Wrapped'.
Fri, 4 December 2020 - Thu, 24 December 2020 @ Monday-Friday, 10am - 5:30pm. Saturday & Sunday, 1
'Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap 2020 Wrapped' is an exhibition of works by Gallery 33 artists …
Hullabaloo Summer Exhibition
Sun, 6 December 2020 - Wed, 6 January 2021 @ 10am - 4pm daily.
It's that time of year where we have a bit of fun with our art work. This year Hullabaloo …
Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Helen Brooks, Rag Rug Exhibition
Mon, 7 December 2020 - Fri, 8 January 2021 @ 10am - 4pm daily.
The creation of Rag Rugs in Helen Brook’s family spans generations and the St …
Cromwell Museum - Works by Rachel Hirabayashi
Mon, 7 December 2020 - Sun, 31 January 2021 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.
At Cromwell Museum in the Mall Jennifer Hay and her team have started a series of …
Lawrence Art Competition - Entries Now Open.
Tue, 8 December 2020 - Sat, 1 May 2021 @ Entries Open Now.
Entries are now open for the Lawrence Art Competition 2021.
The theme for this competition …
Lakes District Museum Gallery - Small Works Exhibition
Fri, 11 December 2020 - Sun, 17 January 2021 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.
Local artists showcase their small canvases, prints, photos and sculptures for sale. All …
Alexandra Musical Society - Call for Interest.
Tue, 15 December 2020 - Sun, 31 January 2021 @ Call for Interest
The Alexandra Musical Society are putting a call out for all those interested in …
Central Cinema - Secret Impressionists
Wed, 16 December 2020 - Sun, 3 January 2021 @ 16th December@7.30pm. 3rd January@5pm
Documentary on the revolution at the core of the 19th century Impressionist movement, …
Cromwell Farmers Market
Wed, 16 December 2020 - Fri, 30 April 2021 @ Saturdays, 9am - 1pm.
Visit the Cromwell Farmers’ and Craft Market within the Cromwell Heritage …
Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - 'Thursday's Child' Photographic Collaboration and Book Launch by Annemarie Hope-Cross and Eric Schusser .
Fri, 18 December 2020 - Sun, 31 January 2021 @ 10am - 4pm daily.
“Thursday’s Child” explores the impact of a cancer diagnosis on …
Queenstown Contemporary - Alan Waters - A Retrospective Exhibition.
Sun, 20 December 2020 - Sun, 10 January 2021 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.
TANTRA ART in conjunction with Queenstown Contemporary. Alan Waters - A Retrospective …
2020 Rhythm and Alps - 10th Anniversary.
Tue, 29 December 2020 - Fri, 1 January 2021 @ Daily.
Come join us at the South Island's premier New Year's destination. This is the year of …
Central Cinema - The Bee Gees
Wed, 30 December 2020 - Sat, 2 January 2021 @ 30th December@7.30pm. 2nd January@7.30pm
The Bee Gees - How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
The film chronicles the rise of the iconic …
The Rotary Club of Alexandra - Annual Book Sale 2021.
Fri, 1 January 2021 - Mon, 4 January 2021 @ 9am - 5pm daily
The Rotary Club of Alexandra's annual book sale - raising funds for local and …
Jordan Luck Band - Central Otago Road Trip.
Sat, 2 January 2021 @ 7pm
Playing all the classic Exponents hits & more, The Jordan Luck Band are stoked to be …
Cromwell Food and Wine Festival - 2021
Sat, 2 January 2021 @ 3pm - 8pm.
Located in the beautiful sheltered garden of the McNulty House, the annual Food and …
Craigs Aspiring Art Prize - Opening and Exhibition.
Fri, 8 January 2021 - Tue, 12 January 2021 @ Opening evening - 8 January @ 6pm. Exhibition open
The Craigs Aspiring Art Prize is Holy Family Catholic School's main …
Katchafire Summer Roadie Tour - Cromwell
Fri, 8 January 2021 @ 5pm
The sound of summer doesn’t get any sweeter than this...
Mai and Pato Entertainment …
St Bathans Rhythm and Gold Multi Arts Festival
Sat, 9 January 2021 - Sun, 10 January 2021 @ 10am daily
Set in St Bathans, Central Otago, against the backdrop of the stunning Blue Lake – …
Art in the Garden
Sat, 9 January 2021 - Sun, 10 January 2021 @ Daily.
Art in the Garden is a biennial event in Alexandra. Visit a variety of beautiful gardens …
St Bathans Village Fete 2021
Sun, 10 January 2021 @ 10am
Join in for some family fun out in the beautiful St Bathans. Check out the market stalls, …
