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

 

Hullabaloo Art Space 'Oval'

Hullaballoo Art Space will open their summer group exhibition 'Oval' on Sunday the 10th December from 4pm. The show features works on an oval substrate created by arts collective members Andi Regan, Gail de Jong, Robert Franklin, Eric Schusser, Sue Rutherford, Carmen Burgi, Lizzie Carruthers, Debbie Neill, Ro Bradshaw, Tracey Morrow, Jennifer Hay, Josh Olley, Lorraine Higgins and Jen Olson. Their famous Christmas raffle is promised again where everyone through the door on the night will receive a ticket to go into the draw to win a selection of original art works. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in on this festive celebration.

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery Artisan Food and Wine Christmas Market

Central Stories will showcase local food and wine artisans with a Christmas market this weekend, Saturday 9th December. This is a perfect opportunity to get organised for Christmas Day and sample and purchase some beautiful Central Otago products as well as those from further afield. Wines from Como Villa, Pick & Shovel, Thyme Hill, Judge Rock and Omeo will be available to purchase and Roxburgh's Up a Tree Distillery will showcase their marvellous range of gin, fruit liqueurs, fruit brandy, schnapps, and ciders. Alexandra's Station Brewery will have their fantastic selection of craft beer on offer also. Foodies will be will not be disappointed with a great variety of nuts, olive oil, imported cheeses from France & Italy, salami, peanut brittle, Christmas cake, mince pies, sauces, chutneys, Christmas baked goods, jam, honey, olives and so much more. Central Stories will be transformed into Santa's Grotto and the man himself will be make an appearance from 10am- 1pm. There will be a Christmas hunt in the museum so children will be well entertained! Workshops and talks will start from 10.30 and include lessons on how to create a floral display, building a Christmas platter, and talks about growing produce and winemaking in Central Otago. 'On the Side' an exhibition of prints by Helen Darling and Amanda Griffin will be on show in the Heaphy Gallery so a spot of shopping for art could be on the cards too!

The Central Otago Arts Trail

Summer is a perfect time to explore the Central Otago Arts Trail. We encourage you to take time to personally meet our talented artists in their studios and visit the galleries we have listed. We are in the process of revising the Central Otago Arts Trail brochure but in the meantime keep an eye out on the Central Otago Arts Facebook page and our recently created artcentralotago Instagram page for information on the diverse range of studios and galleries on the Central Otago Arts Trail. If you are new to the area, or have set up a creative space and/ or service in the region like painting, printmaking, photography, fashion, design, ceramics, jewellery and so on, please feel free to have a chat to us about joining our Arts Trail community by emailing [email protected].

Do get involved in more of the wonderful offerings in the arts in Central Otago over the summer months and keep an eye out on our What's On events calendar as we load more events happening in December and January in Central Otago.

We hope you all enjoy a very Merry Christmas!

What's On

Central Cinema - Coming up

Central Cinema - Coming up

Sun, 1 January 2023 - Sun, 31 December 2023 @ Daily.

To see the best films in our cosy cinema in central Alexandra go to

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Clyde Cinema - Coming up

Clyde Cinema - Coming up

Sun, 1 January 2023 - Sun, 31 December 2023 @ Daily.

This lovely boutique cinema in Clyde offers a fine selection of up-to-date screenings in …

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Roxburgh Cinema - Coming Up.

Roxburgh Cinema - Coming Up.

Sun, 1 January 2023 - Sun, 31 December 2023 @ Daily

Showing movies since 1897, the Roxburgh Cinema is one of the longest-running cinemas in …

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Cromwell Farmers Market

Cromwell Farmers Market

Sun, 29 October 2023 - Sun, 28 April 2024 @ Sundays, 9am - 1pm.

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

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Artbay Gallery - Jae Frew

Artbay Gallery - Jae Frew

Thu, 2 November 2023 - Fri, 1 December 2023 @ Daily

Jae Frew, a distinguished portrait photographer hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, …

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Artists Quarter 2023

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Artists Quarter 2023

Sun, 5 November 2023 - Tue, 5 December 2023 @ Daily

ARTISTS QUARTER 2023

Guest artist Marcanui, Robyn Creighton, Camille Alabaster and Shona …

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Hullabaloo Art Space - Group Show

Hullabaloo Art Space - Group Show

Sun, 19 November 2023 - Sat, 9 December 2023 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

Hullabaloo artist's bring a collection of new works together in the gallery.

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Alexandra Summer Markets

Alexandra Summer Markets

Sat, 25 November 2023 - Sat, 3 February 2024 @ 10am - 2pm

Weekly summer markets in Pioneer Park each Saturday.

Come along for music, food and craft …

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Blue Sky Perspectives – Ranfurly 125th Celebration

Blue Sky Perspectives – Ranfurly 125th Celebration

Fri, 1 December 2023 - Sun, 3 December 2023 @ Opening Celebration 1st December at 7.30pm. Exhibi

Blue Sky Perspectives – Ranfurly 125th Celebration. An Art Exhibition at the Art …

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Eade Gallery - Fire and Water by Melanie Eade and Thomas Geddes.

Eade Gallery - Fire and Water by Melanie Eade and Thomas Geddes.

Sat, 2 December 2023 - Wed, 3 January 2024 @ Daily

Melanie Eade and and her son Thomas Geddes are collaborating on landscapes with similarly …

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Nockies Palette Events - Summer Workshop Series, Register Now!

Nockies Palette Events - Summer Workshop Series, Register Now!

Mon, 4 December 2023 - Fri, 10 March 2023 @ Register Now for January, February and March 2024

Workshop 1:
Drawing with Emma Theyers - Chiaroscuro Mastery
7 Jan 2024, 1-4pm
Exploring the …

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New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults - Submissions Now Open.

New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults - Submissions Now Open.

Mon, 4 December 2023 @ Submissions Open Now

These awards are a unique celebration of the contribution New Zealand’s …

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Central Stories and Art Gallery - On the Side

Central Stories and Art Gallery - On the Side

Wed, 6 December 2023 - Sat, 14 January 2023 @ Daily

On the Side' is an exhibition of prints by Helen Darling and Amanda Griffin. It is …

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Black Rabbit Cafe - Show Series, Christine Rodgers

Black Rabbit Cafe - Show Series, Christine Rodgers

Wed, 6 December 2023 - Sat, 14 January 2023 @ Daily

An exhibition of Coloured Pencil Art by Christine Rodgers is now on display. Her artwork …

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Rhythm and Alps 2023

Rhythm and Alps 2023

Wed, 6 December 2023 - Sat, 14 January 2023 @ Daily

Rhythm & Alps 2023 (R&A 2023) is New Zealand's premier three-day music festival …

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Artbay Gallery - Honeymooners Bed Series by Peter Hackett

Artbay Gallery - Honeymooners Bed Series by Peter Hackett

Thu, 7 December 2023 - Wed, 20 December 2023 @ Daily

Peter Hackett’s paintings invoke notions of passion, scent, texture, colour and the …

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Artbay Gallery - A walk in the Bush and Other Stories by Frank Gordon

Artbay Gallery - A walk in the Bush and Other Stories by Frank Gordon

Thu, 7 December 2023 - Thu, 4 January 2024 @ Daily

Frank Gordon was born in Glasgow in 1967. He came to New Zealand in 2000 and immediately …

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Gallery 33 - Summer Series

Gallery 33 - Summer Series

Fri, 8 December 2023 - Thu, 26 January 2023 @ Daily

Gallery Thirty Three is pleased to present our annual 'Summer Series' exhibition. This …

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Artisan Food and Wine Christmas Market

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Artisan Food and Wine Christmas Market

Sat, 9 December 2023

Artisan Food and Wine Christmas Market at Central Stories - celebrating Central Otago …

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Carrick Garden Vibes

Carrick Garden Vibes

Sat, 9 December 2023 @ 5pm - 8pm

DJs Johnny Romano & Paul Fraser will be spinning from 5pm till late. Enjoy …

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Hullabaloo Art Space - Ovals

Hullabaloo Art Space - Ovals

Sun, 10 December 2023 - Sat, 6 January 2024 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

An exhibition of small works by Hullabaloo artist's on 20 x 30cm oval substrates.

All …

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Christmas in the Park - Alexandra

Christmas in the Park - Alexandra

Sun, 10 December 2023 @ 2pm - 5pm

This is a family friendly Christmas in the park. Live music, food, flick the fire engine …

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Hullabaloo Art Space -  'Oval' Opening Celebration

Hullabaloo Art Space - 'Oval' Opening Celebration

Sun, 10 December 2023 @ 4pm - 7pm

Summer Exhibition - OVAL

Opening Event Sunday 10 December 4pm - 7pm

Our summer group …

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Santa Photos at Station Brewery

Santa Photos at Station Brewery

Sun, 10 December 2023 @ 12noon - 3pm

Come along and bring the whole family on Sunday the 10th of December to get your …

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Artbay Gallery - Nemo Jantzen

Artbay Gallery - Nemo Jantzen

Thu, 14 December 2023 - Mon, 20 February 2023 @ Daily

Known for his large scale portraits using resin domes containing hundreds of miniature …

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - A Garden is a Long Time

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - A Garden is a Long Time

Fri, 15 December 2023 - Wed, 31 January 2024 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

A GARDEN IS A LONG TIME surveys the combined work of two photographers, their imagery and …

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Christmas Eve at Carrick Garden

Christmas Eve at Carrick Garden

Sun, 24 December 2023 @ 2pm - 5pm

Join us for "Christmas Eve at Carrick Garden" with enchanting tunes from acoustic duo …

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Paul Ubana Jones - Wanaka

Paul Ubana Jones - Wanaka

Fri, 29 December 2023 @ 6pm Doors Open. 7pm Gig Starts

An intimate soulful performer, an acoustic guitar sensation, winner of three New Zealand …

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Alexandra Rotary Book Sale

Alexandra Rotary Book Sale

Mon, 1 January 2024 - Thu, 4 January 2024

Your donations of books etc will be appreciated.

Our collection boxes are now out at NPD, …

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Hullabaloo Art Space -  'Lands End' by Sue Rutherford

Hullabaloo Art Space - 'Lands End' by Sue Rutherford

Sun, 7 January 2024 - Sat, 27 January 2024 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

In this exhibition of new works the viewer is invited to reflect upon the permanence of …

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The Feelers - Reimagined - Greatest Hits - New Zealand Summer Tour

The Feelers - Reimagined - Greatest Hits - New Zealand Summer Tour

Fri, 12 January 2024 @ 7.30 - 11.30pm

The Feelers Announce Reimagined - Greatest Hits - New Zealand Summer Tour

17 dates …

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St Bathans Village Fete 2024

St Bathans Village Fete 2024

Sun, 14 January 2024 @ 10.30am - 3.30pm

We invite you to come along to our big day family event the annual St Bathans Village …

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