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
Heritage funding to restore Hall of Memories organ Published on 22 December 2023 The Waitaki Heritage Fund has provided $15,000 to support the restoration of the Hall of Memories pipe organ. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Media Releases, Projects & Works
Gallery extension begins with geotechnical testing Published on 05 December 2023 Work has begun, as three geotechnical tests took place on the site of the planned Forrester Gallery extension. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Fauna, Flora and a Myriad of Colours Published on 31 October 2023 Between Existence and Enchantment – 4 Nov – 21st JanGravel Road – 4th Nov – 28th JanIn the Doghouse – 4th Nov – 21st JanColours of Freedom – 4th Nov – 10th Dec Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Meet the Maker – this weekend! Published on 16 October 2023 Meet the Maker returns this weekend, as Waitaki’s growing and vibrant artistic community opens the doors of their studios and craft spaces to the public for the third time.This year’s programme has seen the number of participating artists and craftspeople grow to 36, after 16 took part in the first year’s event. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Events & Activities, Media Releases