5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (255+ words) Entries are now open for the annual Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards (ZAWAA) and exhibition for 2027. The awards seek to raise the status of visual women artists and recognise their excellence in fine arts practice and is open to all…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (506+ words) Sir Sam, who died from pneumonia last Monday in Sydney at the age of 78, had a connection with the gallery as a ‘‘treasured friend, supporter and benefactor’’ spanning nearly 25 years. ‘‘We have lost a valued friend, and New Zealand has…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (324+ words) The Dunedin artist’s latest work at the Community Gallery in Princes St is a piece designed using a digital weaving machine which depicts insects’ decline in numbers over the past century. Climate change was the biggest factor in the decline,…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (101+ words) Otago Daily Times You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The results of the New Zealand Wool Testing Authority fine wool pix competition are: The auction raised $6750 for the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1435+ words) It takes a special person to move and talk with ease in both the arts and sporting worlds. Marshall Seifert was one of those special people. The art dealer and television commentator could move seamlessly from analysing the latest piece…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (87+ words) ‘‘I couldn’t believe I got five in — that was a bit of a surprise,’’ she said. Understanding the animals she was shooting also helped. ‘‘It’s not really hit and miss. There’s quite a bit of thought and planning that needs…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (671+ words) Featuring 40 artworks extracted from their storage place in the Dunedin Railway Station clock tower, the works are on display — some for the first time in 50 years — as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Otago Art Society’s (OAS) exhibition continues…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (505+ words) The Waikuku Beach resident creates handmade art pieces with them, reflecting his passion for sailing ships and nautical themes. Mick is a retired seafarer who has worked on fishing trawlers and oil rig tenders around the world. He’s a passionate…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (204+ words) The first showed up while I was asleep. Somewhere beyond the Rock and Pillar range, a storm was raging and my meteor camera, meant for catching bits of space tumbling down, caught something else. A pale, branching flicker high above…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (157+ words) Otago Daily Times Winning image ‘unique and strong’ You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. This year’s competition was a record-breaker, having attracted 9372 submissions — the highest number in its…...