Events Calendar

'Arts on the Rail Trail 2016' is a free event and open to the public. It showcases the work of talented Central Otago artists all along the Otago Central Rail Trail. Venues such as cafes, bars and galleries from Clyde to Middlemarch have Central Otago artists exhibiting their art work as part of the 12 week long group exhibition.

Being peak season for the Rail Trail, it is anticipated that this event will add to the experience of the Rail Trail rider. We also hope people other than cyclists will enjoy seeing the work of our talented artists on display - all of which is for sale. The event offers an opportunity for the participating artists to raise their profiles and the chance to show and sell their work to a wider audience.

The Otago Central Rail Trail enjoys a large number of visitors participating on this classic ride. The Rail Trail is well known as being high on visitors’ “must do” list. This project presents an opportunity for greater appreciation, participation and discussion between the public and the artists involved. Click here to download the brochure.

List of venues on the Rail Trail and where each artist is exhibiting:

• Clyde Bar & Bistro: Liz Kempthorne - Paintings
• Olivers Victoria Store, Clyde: Rachel Hirabayashi & Ro Bradshaw - Paintings
• Bank Café, Clyde: Lynne Wilson & Melanie Eade - Paintings
• Dunstan Hotel, Clyde: Lynley Brownridge - Paintings
• Post Office Bar & Café, Clyde: Annemarie Hope-Cross Photography
• Jan Rasmussen Gallery: Paintings & Hoglund Art Glass
• Shebikehebikes Clyde: Richard Parsons - Paintings
• De Cort Design: Roy De Cort - Jewellery & Denis Litchfield - Gem Cutter
• Tin Goose Café, Alexandra: Jillian Porteous - Paintings
• Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery: The Good Art Shop - A wonderful selection of Central Otago artists’ work
• Courthouse Café, Alexandra: Kathi McLean - Pottery & Nigel Wilson - Paintings
• Shaky Bridge Café, Alexandra: Marg Hamilton - Paintings
• Chatto Creek Tavern: Eric Schusser - Photography
• Omakau Commercial Hotel: Liam Hogan - Paintings
• Shebikehebikes, Omakau: Sue Noble-Adams - Photography
• Lorimer Knives and Jewellery, Omakau
• Pitches Store, Ophir: Deidre Copeland - Paintings
• Blacks Hotel, Ophir: Kahori Uchida - Paintings
• Lauder Hotel: Suzie Ladbrook - Paintings
• Stationside Café, Lauder: Olaf Mengeringhausen - Sculpture & Ross Campbell - Paintings
• Hayes Engineering Works & Café, Oturehua: Marion Vialade - Drawings & Prints
• Oturehua Railway Hotel: Maurice Middleditch - Paintings
• Oturehua General Store: Marion Mewburn - Ceramics
• Wedderburn Tavern: Esther Dexter - Paintings
• Ancient Briton, Naseby: Janyne Fletcher - Photography
• Royal Hotel, Naseby: Jane Whitaker - Paintings
• Ranfurly Lion Hotel: Matt McCutcheon - Photography
• The Practice, Ranfurly: Les Riddell - Prints & Marie Velenski - Jewellery
• Ranfurly Art Deco Gallery: Maniototo Community Arts
• Waipiata Hotel: Debbie Malcolm - Paintings
• Quench Café, Middlemarch: Sheena Lassen - Paintings
• Trail Journeys depot, Middlemarch: Vivienne Robertson - Paintings
• Kissing Gate Café, Middlemarch: Jenny Chisholm - Paintings
• Shebikeshebikes, Middlemarch: Bruce Potter - Paintings

We trust you enjoy visiting these venues to view these mini art exhibitions while partaking on New Zealand's Original Great Ride!

Location

Cafes, hotels and galleries between Clyde and Middlemarch