Friday 20th March
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| 8.30am–5.00pm |
Otago University Press 50th Birthday ExhibitionOtago University Press offers an overview of the wide variety of publications it has produced in its first 50 years and profiles the events that have shaped its development along with those involved in the publishing including authors, editors, and book designers. LOCATION: Otago University |
| 9.30-5pm |
Ralph Hotere: FellowshipFocuses on art that Hotere produced in 1969 when he was the Frances Hodgkins Fellow at the University of Otago. It also explores Hotere’s links and artistic collaborations with several writers who were Burns Fellows, including James K. Baxter, Hone Tuwhare and Cilla McQueen. Natalie Poland, Hocken’s Curator of Pictorial Collections, will conduct guided tours of the exhibition on Friday 20 March LOCATION: Hocken Collections, Cnr Parry St and Anzac Av TOUR: Friday 20 March 1pm |
| 9.30am-8pm |
Dunedin City Library |
| 10.30am |
Sir Clifford Skeggs Gallery Our Landscape: In The Brushstrokes Of Our Artists
Landscapes painted by primary school students in the style of artists Frances Hodgkins, Grahame Sydney and Marilynn Webb. 1909 Former Otago TimesNews from a hundred years ago penned by Year 9 and Year 10 Otago school students to create a newspaper of the day. Murray Webb CaricaturesMurray Webb is New Zealand's most respected caricature artist. Dunedin based, his work regularly appears in the Otago Daily Times. Enjoy this gallery of 60-70 insightful drawings of newsmakers. LOCATION: Municipal Chambers, Octagon |
| 10am – 5pm |
Otago Settlers Museum Paint-Box Pioneers: Visions of The PastThe Otago Settlers Museum is cracking open its art store to showcase more than 70 favourite works from the museum’s stunning art collection. Fri 20 – Mon 23 March |
| 10am-5pm |
Charles Brasch Exhibition - A Great Good Man
While Charles Brasch was an accomplished poet, editor, and literary patron, he also did much for the Otago Museum. This exhibition showcases some of the results of Brasch’s generous and thoughtful philanthropy, including cultural artefacts and antiquities from all over the world and Egyptian artefacts he gathered when working on an archaeological excavation at Tell El Amarna. Saturday 7 March – Monday 23 March |
| 11.30am |
Architecture on CampusExplore the rich and fascinating architectural heritage of buildings on campus with Michael Findlay, Professional Practice Fellow, Department of Design Studies. LOCATION: Meet in front of the University Clocktower |
| 12.30pm |
St Paul’s Cathedral HEAR OUR VOICES – MASSED NATIONAL ANTHEMIn honour of Dunedin resident Thomas Bracken who, in the 1870’s, penned the words to God Defend New Zealand. Dunedin’s schools and choirs assemble throughout the city to sing our inspiring National Anthem. Everyone is welcome to join in with choirs, and primary and secondary schools students on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral. LOCATION: St Paul’s Cathedral steps |
| 1.00pm |
Octagon 21 WRITERS SALUTE
Join us as we celebrate our 21 writers who are honoured with plaques on the Writer’s Walk in the Octagon. Selected readings from high school students will take place each day of the Festival. LOCATION: Octagon Writers’ Walk |
| 1.30pm |
Dunedin City Library ART FROM THE HEARTDunedin Public Libraries has a collection of approximately 150 art works in different mediums. Join us for a special tour of some of these works and learn the stories behind them. Bookings essential. LOCATION: Dunedin City Library |
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2.00pm |
Sculpture on CampusJoin renowned local sculptorSteve Griffiths, in an exploration of the sculptures on campus and surrounds. LOCATION: Meet in front of the University ClocktowerFree - Bookings essential lizzy.lukeman@otago.ac.nz or Ph: 03 479 8487 ORGANISER: University of Otago’s Development & Alumni Relations Office |
| 3.45-5pm |
Signs Of The TimesBeside roads, under bridges, up alleyways and against faded facades; from the decent to the recent; Dunedin has plenty of great old signs and street art. They tell us a bit about what local people used to do, how they thought and what they valued. Join Alex Gilks, graphic designer and teacher, for a pleasant romp through Dunedin streets, from the comfort of a chair. People will be invited to throw up their own site-specific messages in this interactive seminar. You’ll also be provided with a discovery trail that you can choose to follow after the workshop if you want to win a prize from the library. LOCATION: Teen Space, Dunedin City Library |
| 5-6pm |
Dunedin City Library Writers Workshop – Sandy McKaySandy McKay is an award winning local writer of fiction for juniors and young adults. Join her in this practical workshop where tools and ideas will be shared to take your writing to the next stage. LOCATION: Teen Space, Dunedin City Library |
| 5.30pm |
Marama Hall An Evening with Charles Brasch
Charles Brasch (1909-1973) was a poet, founding Editor for its first 20 years of the influential quarterly Landfall, and a patron of the arts. He was also a generous benefactor of the Otago Museum, the Hocken Collections, the University of Otago Library, and the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Enjoy ‘An Evening with Charles Brasch’ where a group of Brasch’s friends, including Margaret Scott, Emeritus Professor Alan Horsman, writer OE Middleton (through a reading from his work) and Brasch’s literary executor Alan Roddick, will recall the man they knew The legacy Dunedin received through Brasch’s generosity will then be explored by speakers including Emeritus Professor Lawrence Jones, and Dr Donald Kerr. Master of Ceremonies Emeritus Professor Jocelyn Harris. Refreshments will be served. During the Festival the University Bookshop in Cumberland St will host a window display of Landfall. Charles Brasch’s own literary works will also be on view. LOCATION: Marama Hall, University of Otago |
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| 10am-5pm |
Dunedin Public Art Gallery Di ffrench: Activating IdeasThis exhibition brings together twenty years of work (1977-1997) moving between sculpture, performance, photography and film and is the first major survey of this artist's work since her untimely death a decade ago. One of the pioneering figures in the development of multi-media and cross-disciplinary studio practice this timely exhibition provides a new opportunity to reassess ffrench's strong and unique vision that consistently sought to address contemporary political, gender and social concerns. LOCATION: 30 The Octagon |
| 10-4pm |
Otago Art Society Exhibitions Kathleen Salmond (1895-1946) ExhibitionExhibition of early Dunedin artist Kathleen Salmond, paintings of flowers, portraits and landscapes showing this respected artists talent in watercolour and oils. Illustrated history of Dunedin Cable CarsArtworks by Don McAra depicting the history of Dunedin cable cars. Dunedin ArchitectureAn exhibition of Dunedin Architecture through the eyes of significant local architects Mason & Wales. Art from Private HomesAn exhibition of artworks from private collections. LOCATION:1st Floor Dunedin Railway Station, Anzac Square |
| 9.30-5.30pm |
MARILYNN WEBB/MICHAEL SMITHERSAn exhibition of two leading contemporary artists- Marilynn Webb and Michael Smithers, both of these artists were Frances Hodgkins Fellows in the early 1970s. LOCATION: 101 Lower Stuart St |
| 11-5.30pm |
JOANNA PAULJoanna Margaret Paul (1945 -2003) was born in Hamilton and by the time of her death was residing in Wanganui but her years in Dunedin from the 1970’s through the 1980’s were some of her most productive, including her time as Frances Hodgkins Fellow in 1983. She described herself as ‘a painter of contingency’ yet it never seemed painting ever just ‘fitted in’ rather it became a journal of experiences reflecting every facet of her daily life. She ‘analyzed her pleasures’ be they a cup of tea or a suburban walk, a glimpse through a car window or an umbrella discarded in a chair. The exhibition is presented in conjunction with the Joanna Margaret Paul Estate. LOCATION: 5 Dowling St |
| 10-6pm |
Temple Gallery “AIRBORNE”Dunedin artist, Mary McFarlane in collaboration with Wellington poet Jenny Bornholdt explore the way art and literature have collaborated in Dunedin in the past and more importantly the influence these past collaborations inspire what happens here NOW! LOCATION: 29 Moray Place |
| 10-5pm |
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| 10am-4pm |
Glass Invitational NZThis major NZ touring glass exhibition, organised and curated in Dunedin, surveys the achievements and innovations of contemporary NZ glass art. This is a visually stunning exhibition featuring works by Luke Jacomb, Jim Dennison and Leanne Williams, Ruth Allen, Lyndsay Patterson, Elizabeth Thomson, Galia Amsel, Stephen Bradbourne, Evelyn Dunstan, John Edgar, Sue Hawker, Elizabeth McClure and Emily Siddell. Milford Galleries Dunedin Director, Stephen Higginson will present a curator talk covering the featured artists’glass methods & developments and give a guided tour of the exhibition. Curator Talk: Saturday 21st March from 2pm Location: 18 Dowling Street |
| 11-5pm |
‘WATERCOLOUR YEARS’ – PAULINE BELLAMYAn exhibition of Pauline Bellamy watercolours spanning over twenty years of her painting career, with illustrations from a recently published children’s book “Come Dance With Me” written by Barbara Snook. Location: 495 Portobello Road |
| 10-5pm |
Moray Gallery Karen LloydDunedin based artist Karen Lloyd will showcase local Dunedin scenes. Location: 55 Princess Street |
| 10-5pm |
Collaborations Gallery The Footbridge: From Collapse to ReturnCollaborations Gallery features sculptures, jewellery, prints, and photographs by local artists. This exhibition tells the story of the Dunedin railway station footbridge reconstruction after it was recently damaged. Location: Corner Dunbar and Lower High Street |
| 11-5pm |
34th Gallery Local Artisans34th Gallery showcases local artists, craftspeople and potters. Spend time relaxing in the courtyard garden and feel welcome to bring your own food and enjoy the experience. LOCATION: 34 George St, Port Chalmers |
De Beer Gallery
Hocken Collections, University of Otago
Otago Museum
University of Otago
University of Otago
Dunedin City Library
Gallery De Novo 
Brett McDowell 
Milford Galleries Dunedin 
Bellamys Gallery 