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What's On in the Arts in Central Otago - March

Naseby Photography Competition 2022 - Highly Commended Open - 'Wide Panorama with Shelter Belt' by Sophie Short.

Winners of the annual Naseby Photography Competition were announced last week. Three categories, with three age groups sections, were judged by Ranfurly based photographer Janyne Fletcher. The winning images can be viewed on the Central Otago Arts Facebook page and will be displayed at the Naseby Museum in due course. Congratulations to all those who entered. 

Central Otago District Arts Trust Chairperson Jan Bean recently visited Eden Hore: High Fashion/High Country currently showing at The Dowse in Wellington. Below is her personal view of this visit.

 “Ahead of his time and captivated by all things exotic, Central Otago high country farmer Eden Hore amassed a collection of avant-garde high fashion garments during the 1970s.  This exhibition brings together his most glamorous gowns, with new imagery shot by photographer Derek Henderson” [The Dowse, 2021].

On a recent trip to Wellington, visiting the exhibition was a priority and it delivered a rewarding experience. It was pleasing to see many other patrons enjoying the experience of this high country fashion story as well – learning about the story of Eden Hore and his place in Central Otago to the rest of New Zealand.

The collection was described as “something of a fabric-o-holic’s dream”, dating from a time when New Zealand’s designers had access to numerous fabric suppliers, where they could pore over a kaleidoscope of textures and colours. They could choose from delicate and intricate laces, embroidered fabrics, lurex knits, rich printed velvets, metallic threads and glimmering sequins. These days are no longer with us to the same extent – although happily, slow fashion is starting to make a statement in our world of ‘fast-everything’.

It was a wonderfully nostalgic moment to see garments from the studio of the great Vinka Lucas. In past times, her workshop was in the same building as our pharmacy in Auckland’s Queen Street. Vinka was a formidable character with her immaculate presentation, European flair and straightforward no-nonsense personality. She knew exactly what she wanted and how her beautiful garments on show at The Dowse represented her philosophy of producing perfection every time. Vinka shopped with us almost daily, for Dylon cold water dyes. She hand dyed many of the accessories – shoes, handbags, feathers, hairpieces – which complemented her garments.

But how to present 25 glamorous gowns, and a collection of world class photographs, alongside the Eden Hore story? Well, the experts have triumphed here. Such a simple, classic, big-sky neutral environment has been created – soft cloud-like formations (or are they fleeces?) provide the canvas for displaying the garments; dappled light through leaves plays on the walls. And growing out of the ground to support, protect and tower above the exhibits are cylinders of different heights – are they fence posts?

We lived in Naseby for ten years and took many of our guests and visitors up to Glenshee Station to view the Eden Hore Collection – including one of the models who remembered some of the garments well. What a privilege it was to view the one-off offerings from Alexandra’s Pat Hewitt and Eleanor Joel and to recognise these garments as works of art in their very own gallery space. The exhibition is on show at The Dowse until the 19th March.

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What's On

New Art @ Old Cromwell - Registrations Open Now

New Art @ Old Cromwell - Registrations Open Now

Mon, 11 October 2021 - Tue, 8 March 2022 @ Registrations Open Now

Join us for a fun and convivial art experience in beautiful surroundings at the Cromwell …

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Cromwell Farmers Market

Cromwell Farmers Market

Mon, 25 October 2021 - Sat, 30 April 2022 @ Sundays, 9am - 1pm.

Visit the Cromwell Farmers’ and Craft Market within the Cromwell Heritage …

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Eden Hore: High Fashion/High Country - The Dowse Art Museum

Eden Hore: High Fashion/High Country - The Dowse Art Museum

Sat, 4 December 2021 - Sat, 19 March 2022 @ Tues - Sun, 10am - 5pm

Escape into the unexpectedly glamourous world of Eden Hore, a visionary farmer who …

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Ace '22 - Submissions Open

Ace '22 - Submissions Open

Wed, 2 February 2022 - Fri, 18 March 2022 @ Applications Close 18th March

WELCOME TO ACE ’22

The Arts Central Exhibition 2022 (ACE ’22) is a showcase of …

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Broker Gallery - Voyager, by Marc Blake

Broker Gallery - Voyager, by Marc Blake

Thu, 3 February 2022 - Thu, 31 March 2022 @ Daily

Broker is pleased to announce “Voyager”, an exhibition by Marc Blake.

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Harakeke Weaving - Ranfurly

Harakeke Weaving - Ranfurly

Tue, 8 February 2022 - Tue, 12 April 2022 @ Tuesdays, 9am - 3pm.

This course will teach you how to use traditional weaving skills to produce several items …

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Black Rabbit Cafe - Show Series,

Black Rabbit Cafe - Show Series,

Wed, 9 February 2022 - Sat, 30 April 2022 @ Daily.

From now until the end of April there is an exhibition of pen and ink prints by …

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Artsenta - Creative Wellbeing Programme in Central Otago

Artsenta - Creative Wellbeing Programme in Central Otago

Thu, 10 February 2022 - Sat, 31 December 2022 @ Expressions of Interest

This programme provides weekly Creative Wellbeing Sessions in Alexandra, Cromwell and …

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Hullabaloo Art Space -  'End of the Ice'  - a glacial landscape by Sue Rutherford

Hullabaloo Art Space - 'End of the Ice' - a glacial landscape by Sue Rutherford

Sun, 20 February 2022 - Sat, 12 March 2022 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

Sue Rutherford's solo show at Hiullabaloo Art Space.

This is part of a collection of …

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Clyde Museum - The Museum through Artists Eyes

Clyde Museum - The Museum through Artists Eyes

Tue, 1 March 2022 - Sat, 30 April 2022 @ Tuesday - Sunday, 1pm - 4pm

The Clyde Museum, 5 Blyth Street, would like to invite you to the exhibition 'The Museum …

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Artbay Gallery - Painted Bird by Suzy Platt

Artbay Gallery - Painted Bird by Suzy Platt

Fri, 4 March 2022 - Thu, 31 March 2022 @ 11am - 5pm, 7days

Suzy Platt is a remarkably talented artist from New Zealand. She has been painting and …

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Eade Gallery - Patterns of Land by Marg Hamilton

Eade Gallery - Patterns of Land by Marg Hamilton

Sat, 5 March 2022 - Thu, 31 March 2022 @ From 10am Daily

Alexandra artist Marg Hamilton is inspired daily by her regular walks around the …

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Arts on Tour NZ - The Alpaca Social Club with Special Guest Cousin Alice - Tarras.

Arts on Tour NZ - The Alpaca Social Club with Special Guest Cousin Alice - Tarras.

Fri, 18 March 2022 @ 7.30pm

The Alpaca Social Club plays fresh sounds from exotic lands. The music has a flavour of …

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Arts on Tour NZ - The Alpaca Social Club with Special Guest Cousin Alice - Arrowtown

Arts on Tour NZ - The Alpaca Social Club with Special Guest Cousin Alice - Arrowtown

Sat, 19 March 2022 @ Doors Open 6.30pm, Show starts at 7.00pm

The Alpaca Social Club plays fresh sounds from exotic lands. The music has a flavour of …

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Queenstown Arts Centre - The Postcard Show

Queenstown Arts Centre - The Postcard Show

Thu, 24 March 2022 - Sun, 3 April 2022 @ Tues - Sun, 10am - 4pm

An exhibition of postcard - sized works by local artists on show and for sale at …

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The Alexandra Gypsy Fair - Pioneer Park

The Alexandra Gypsy Fair - Pioneer Park

Sat, 2 April 2022 - Sun, 3 April 2022 @ 9am daily

The Gypsy Fair has been travelling the North and South Islands of New Zealand for over …

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