What's On in Central Otago - December and January.
Five Central Otago artists, inspired by the 'pop up' concept have recently formed the group the Art du Beret and plan to create their beautiful works 'Plein Air' from 11am-1pm on Saturday the 8th and Saturday the 15th of December at Pioneer Park. Everyone is welcome to come along and take a look at what they are doing, have a chat and get inspired.
The Wanaka Arts Charitable Trust (WACT) would like to announce a new Grant Program for 2019. WACT have three grants available to visual artists in the Central Otago region. Each grant will
be between $2,000 to $4,000 and is to be used on a visual arts project. The WACT is looking for practicing and engaged artists residing within Central Otago who are keen for an opportunity to extend themselves through the development and installation of a visual artwork project (although the project does not necessarily need to be displayed in Central Otago). Grant funds can be put towards research for the project, materials to create the artwork(s), freight and delivery charges in relation to the artwork(s) and costs in relation to the installation of the artwork(s). Applications will open on 14 January 2019 and close in late February 2019. The recipients of the grant will be announced in late March 2019. Further information will be available on the Central Otago Arts website on the 14 January 2019 (when the applications open).
In light of the recent restructuring at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery, Russell Garbutt (Chair of the Alexandra District Museum Incorporated) would like to advise the following to those interested in the arts and heritage in Central Otago.
"There have been a number of rumours that the art gallery within Central Stories museum is about to close after our ADMI Board decided on a restructure. Nothing could be
further from the truth. The ADMI were facing another year of having to rely on cash reserves and decided that restructuring the museum was the only realistic option. We could not continue to live beyond our means. The Board did not take this course of action lightly and considered a number of alternatives before deciding to disestablish the position of General Manager. The Board is advertising very soon for two new positions – a museum and research coordinator and an art gallery coordinator. Both positions will be part-time and we are determined that we will take the opportunity of change to ensure that both the museum and art gallery reflect the huge heritage of Central Otago and the incredible quality of our local artists in all mediums within our budget. We will be discussing our exhibition programme with the new appointee as well as groups such as
CODAT to ensure that the gallery remains an attractive and interesting place to visit and showcase our local talent. Along with that, we will be placing a priority on refreshing the Bodkin Gallery".
We hope you all have a lovely christmas and get a chance to engage in some of the wonderful things on in the arts in Central Otago in December and January.
What's On
Art in the Garden - Alexandra.
Fri, 5 January 2018 - Sun, 6 January 2019 @ 10am - 4pm daily.
Alexandra Community Arts
Art in the Garden is an annual event which focuses on both …
Cromwell Farmers' and Craft Market - 2018/ 19
Sun, 21 October 2018 - Sun, 21 April 2019 @ 9am - 1pm
Heritage Precinct Cromwell.
The Cromwell Farmers & Craft Market is held every Sunday …
Craigs Investment Partners - Aspiring Art Prize, Entries Open Now.
Tue, 6 November 2018 - Fri, 7 December 2018 @ Entries Close 7th Dec, 5pm.
Entries are open now for the Craigs Investment Partners Aspiring Art Prize.
The aim of the …
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 …
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.
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 …
Artbay Gallery Exclusive - The Big Show.
Fri, 23 November 2018 - Thu, 27 December 2018 @ 10am-5pm daily.
The work of 10 award winning New Zealand artists are showing at our upstairs …
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 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 …
Arthurs Cinema - Coming up.
Sat, 1 December 2018 - Thu, 31 January 2019
Arthur’s Cinema is a place of social gathering, with a comfortable and cosy …
Central Cinema - Coming up
Sat, 1 December 2018 - Thu, 31 January 2019
To see the best films in our cosy cinema in central Alexandra go to …
Clyde Cinema - Coming up
Sat, 1 December 2018 - Thu, 31 January 2019
This lovely boutique cinema in Clyde offers a fine selection of up-to-date screenings in …
The 'Art du Beret' - Pioneer Park.
Sat, 1 December 2018 - Sat, 15 December 2018 @ Saturday the 1st, 8th and 15th December. 11 - 1pm.
The 'Art du Béret' is a group of 5 artists from Alexandra and Clyde who have …
Central Stories - The Wednesday Group.
Sat, 1 December 2018 - Wed, 23 January 2019 @ 10am - 5pm daily.
The Wednesday Group is comprised of a number of painters who gather together once a week …
Stars in their Eyes.
Tue, 4 December 2018 - Sat, 8 December 2018 @ Doors open 7pm please be seated by 7.20. Daily.
Stars in their Eyes 2018
Directed by Matt van den Yssel.
Our take on the classic television …
Cromwell's Santa Land.
Thu, 6 December 2018 - Sun, 9 December 2018 @ Daily
Cromwell's Santaland is back for another year! As always this is a great family event …
Gallery 33 - Orbit.
Fri, 7 December 2018 - Wed, 28 November 2018 @ 10am to 5.30pm Mon to Fri. 10am to 5pm Sat & Sun.
‘Orbit’, at Gallery 33.
A group show featuring a collection of Gallery 33's …
Hullabaloo Art Space - Summer Show.
Sun, 9 December 2018 - Fri, 4 January 2019 @ 10am - 4pm daily.
A group exhibition of works by members of the Hullabaloo Art Space collective.
The Mikado - Waiata Theatre Productions. Alexandra.
Thu, 13 December 2018 - Sun, 16 December 2018 @ Matinees @ 2pm. All other performances @ 7.30pm.
THE MIKADO
Alexandra/ Clyde’s Waiata Theatre Productions brings you The Mikado, one …
Eade Gallery - 'Overture' by Nigel Wilson.
Thu, 13 December 2018 - Wed, 9 January 2019 @ Daily
Melanie and Rex Eade of Eade Gallery are hosting a number of month - long solo shows over …
Clyde Theatre Group - Auditions, 'STiFF'.
Sun, 16 December 2018 @ 3.30pm
Clyde Theatre Group is holding auditions for STiFF by April Phillips.
Plot; Angel Delight, …
Christmas in the City.
Sun, 16 December 2018 @ 2.30pm
Christmas in the City - a touring concert.
Following concerts across Australia and …
Alexandra Carols in the Park.
Sun, 16 December 2018 @ 4pm - 5pm.
The annual Alexandra Christmas Carol service, brought to you by the Combined Churches of …
Artbay Gallery Exclusive - Seasons.
Fri, 28 December 2018 - Sun, 20 January 2019 @ 10am - 5pm daily.
An exhibition of works by Rae West and Rachael Errington.
Rachael Errington is an …
Olivers in Clyde - Les Richardson.
Sat, 29 December 2018 @ 4pm - 7pm.
Les Richardson - Live Music at Olivers Clyde.
Go along to listen to live music at Olivers …
Olivers Garden - Cecil Turbine & Jane McArthur.
Sat, 29 December 2018 @ 5pm - 8pm.
Cecil Turbine: is Pretty-Noise, nestled somewhere between Sigur Ros and James Blake. His …
Cromwell Cherry Festival 2019.
Sun, 30 December 2018 @ 11.30am.
The National Cherry Stone Spitting trophy will be awarded at this quirky, family fun …
Top Paddock Music Festival
Mon, 31 December 2018 @ 4pm
Top Paddock Music Festival is a New Zealand event showcasing national and international …
Central Cinema - At Eternity's Gate.
Wed, 2 January 2019 - Wed, 23 January 2019 @ 2nd Jan @ 7.30. 23rd Jan @ 2pm.
At Eternity's Gate is a journey inside the world and mind of a person who, despite …
Cromwell Food and Wine Festival.
Sat, 5 January 2019 @ 3pm - 8pm.
Located in the beautiful sheltered garden of the McNulty House, the annual Food and Wine …
Fat Freddy's Drop.
Mon, 14 January 2019 @ 5pm
Getting high on hope, Fat Freddy’s Drop are releasing a brand new single 'Trickle …
Artbay Gallery Exclusive - The Place where Ancestors & Angels Arrive, OPENING.
Thu, 24 January 2019 @ Opening celebration: 5.30pm-7.30pm.
An exciting opening of an exhibition of works by Jimmy James Kouratoras with LIVE …
