YOUTH WEEK ART EXHIBITION: CELEBRATING YOUNG CREATIVE VOICES 17th- 23rd May From school lockers to lino prints and everything in between, see the talent our local youth have with this fabulous Art Exhibition at Central Stories. Join us in celebrating the artistic talents of Dunstan High School students at this Read more…
Exploring the Twilight Zone On Thursday 22nd May from 5-7pm All welcome– Koha Entry Great night for families. We will be: Come along to this fun Night at the Museum!! Brought to you by Central Stories Museum and Puna Rangatahi Alexandra & District Youth Trust
Local artist Nigel Wilson is exhibiting in the Heafey Gallery from 4th- 30th April 2025
A Special Roadshow & Identification Event at Central Stories Discover the Hidden History of Central Otago Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery is proud to host the Taonga Tūturu event, bringing expert curators from Tūhura Otago Museum to identify, catalogue, and reveal the stories behind Māori artefacts and treasures held Read more…
Pastel Artists of New Zealand National Exhibition Comes to Alexandra Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery is proud to host the Pastel Artists of New Zealand (PANZ) Annual National Exhibition, bringing a spectacular showcase of artistic talent to our community from Saturday, April 5th to Sunday, May 4th, 2025. A Read more…
Central Stories is proud to present “A Touch of Gold,” a solo exhibition featuring the vibrant works of celebrated artist Robin Eden. This exhibition showcases Eden’s distinctive oil paintings that capture the majestic landscapes of Central Otago with her signature impressionist style and masterful use of light.
“Grace, Poetry and Wit” brings together the remarkable artistic legacy of one family across generations. This unique exhibition showcases works by three sisters—Rachel Hirabayashi, Amanda Griffin, and Sarah Jones—alongside pieces by their late father, David Jones, a professional artist of the 1970s.
Classical Guitarist Braden Southee will be performing at Central Stories on Saturday 26th April 2025. Six Strings at Six An Evening of Classical Guitar with Braden Southee Event Details Ticket Prices Step into an enchanting evening of classical guitar mastery as we welcome virtuoso Braden Southee to Central Stories Museum Read more…
A powerful artistic dialogue between mother and son, exploring the landscapes of Central Otago through painting and photography. On from 2nd- 28th February 2025. Artists Katie Robinson – Painter Joel Potter – Photographer Exhibition Concept An intimate exploration of Central Otago’s landscapes, revealing the unseen connections and memories that inhabit Read more…
Creativity Unbound: A Family’s Visual Journey Exhibition Overview From 1-28 February 2025, Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery proudly presents a unique family exhibition that celebrates the boundless nature of human creativity. This extraordinary showcase brings together 23 family members from New Zealand, Australia, UK, and Canada, spanning generations and Read more…