ARTS & CRAFTS

Some of the District's most widely recognised artists include Colin Wheeler, whose signature work includes large oil paintings of Oamaru and the North Otago landscape; Donna Dementé, who is well known for her paintings, wearable arts and large papier-mâché sculptures; renowned Oamaru Stone carver Ian Andersen; Kakanui-based abstract painter Peter Cleverley and Watts Davies, renowned for his watercolours of the historic precinct.

The work of the district's numerous talented artists and craftspeople can be viewed at the Forrester Gallery, the Grainstore Gallery, the North Otago Art Society rooms, Omru Blue Outback Gallery, Gallery Picture Framing, at the former Oamaru Railway Station and Gallery and at various cafés in the town.

The Forrester Gallery, mentioned in the 2007 Lonely Planet Guide, houses a growing number of regionally and nationally significant artworks. It offers a varied exhibition program throughout the year.

For more information contact:
Forrester Gallery
9 Thames Street, Oamaru
T: +64 3 434 1653
W: www.forrestergallery.com

Grainstore Gallery
Harbour St/Tyne St, Oamaru
T: 025 261 3764

Omru Blue Outback Gallery
34 Thames Street, Oamaru
T: +64 3 434 3303

Gallery Picture Framing
370A Thames Hwy, Oamaru
T: +64 3 437 0766

North Otago Art Society
Tyne Street, Oamaru
T: +64 3 434 6347

The Performing Arts thrive in Oamaru, with active Operatic and Repertory Societies. Both are known for their high calibre productions, with roles available for a range of ages.

For more information contact:
Oamaru Operatic Society
Itchen Street, Oamaru
T: +64 3 434 8185

Oamaru Repertory Society Inc.
Itchen Street, Oamaru
T: +64 3 434 7667

The Penguin Entertainers’ Club is a unique venue for creating music or enjoying performances from visiting international, national and local musicians, many of whom describe it as one of their favourite venues.

For more information visit:
W: www.thepenguinclub.co.nz

The Victorian Wardrobe is located in Harbour Street in the Historic Precinct. It offers an impressive selection of period costumes for hire. Make sure to contact them early for Victorian Heritage Week!

For more information contact:
Victorian Wardrobe
Harbour Street, Oamaru
T: +64 3 434 5446