Response to ODT Article - 13 February 2025 Published on 13 February 2025 Waitaki District Council would like to address an article in today’s Otago Daily Times regarding the upcoming addition of new services to the Oamaru Public Library. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
New Exhibitions at Forrester Gallery Published on 12 November 2024 November sees five new exhibitions enter te whare toi, the Forrester Gallery. With amazing local support and visitors travelling from afar, it was a great weekend to celebrate our new additions to the 2024 programme. If you haven’t yet ventured through our doors, we would love to have you. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Forrester Gallery extension gets the go-ahead Published on 02 September 2024 The Forrester Gallery extension design and procurement plan was approved at the recent meeting of the Waitaki District Council, with the tender going out to market next week. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Uplifting Art silent auction heads into quiet final hours Published on 26 August 2024 Join the Friends of the Forrester Gallery from 3pm on Sunday 1 September for the final hour of the Uplifting Art silent auction. Light refreshments will be available. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Media Releases
Fresh and exciting exhibitions for The Forrester Gallery Published on 18 July 2024 The Forrester Gallery is delighted to have a full suite of fresh and exciting exhibitions. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Uplifting Art Auction to support Forrester Gallery extension Published on 15 July 2024 The Friends of the Forrester Gallery are raising funds for the extension of the Forrester Gallery building with the Uplifting Art Auction and Exhibition running from 6 July 2024 to 1 September 2024. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Finding Beauty – Four New Exhibitions At The Forrester Gallery Published on 08 April 2024 Finding beauty in cloudscapes, architecture, human nature and the landscapes that surround us, the Forrester Gallery is thrilled to welcome four new exhibitions. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Deforesting at the Gallery as extension work gets underway Published on 26 February 2024 Contractors from Downer began preparation work for the long-awaited Forrester Gallery Extension this morning, with the removal and chipping of trees behind the gallery building. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases, Projects & Works
World of Wearable Art Ferns finalist for Opera House foyer Published on 29 January 2024 High fashion will be on display at the Ōamaru Opera House this month, with local artist and craftsperson Tracey Vickers’ 2023 finalist entry ‘Maiden of the Ferns’ going on display in the foyer. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
It’s a Party! Celebrating new exhibitions at the Forrester Gallery Published on 19 January 2024 Ewan McDougall paints a riot of colour in 'Too Much Monkey Business'. John Baster explores Ōamaru's design history in 'The Miniatures of the Grand Tour,' while Jeff Armstrong's 'Imago Dei' contemplates metaphysical questions. 'Hour after Hour' delves into landscapes from local artists. Exhibitions open on January 27 and February 3! Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases