Exhibition Aug 29, 2026 - Nov 9, 2026 The Adam Portraiture Awards 2026 Free VENUE: Whakaari The Adam Portraiture Award is Aotearoa New Zealand's premier award for painted portraiture. Presented biennially by the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata, the award has become one of the country's most significant and anticipated art prizes.
Tamariki (kids) Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026 Afterschool Programme – Term 4, 2026 20 taster, $180 full term VENUE: Mahi Tahi Looking for something creative for your tamariki after school? Our Afterschool Programme is a fun, hands-on space for tamariki aged 5–13 to get creative, try new things and build their skills alongside our talented Education Team. From 3:30 - 5pm, registration is essential.
Drop-in Sessions, Workshops Oct 14, 2026 QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda (Term 4, 2026) 33 per session, (28 October is Free) VENUE: Puāwai Join Queenstown Arts Society for classical figure drawing sessions guided by artist Kasia Hebda from Kasia Hebda Studio. Enhance your drawing skills and deepen your understanding of composition, line, mass, and texture through observational drawing with a life model. No experience necessary - beginners are welcome. Book as you go. Classes run 6pm - 7:30pm. Please arrive 10mins before start time.
Drop-in Sessions Oct 17, 2026 Saturday Arts Social Free VENUE: Puāwai Saturday Arts Social is a multi-arts programme and morning tea designed for our 60+ community. We gather every Saturday morning for a broad programme of events including concerts, art workshops, dance/movement classes and artist talks. Next event: Saturday 17 October, 10:30am.
Rangatahi (Teens) Oct 19, 2026 Art Space for Teens 22 Per week VENUE: Mahi Tahi Looking for somewhere to get creative after school? Art Space for Teens is a relaxed, supportive visual arts space for young people aged 14–18 to experiment, develop ideas and create on their own terms. Mondays during Term 4, from 3:30pm. Stay any time you like up until 5:30pm. Registrations are essential. Book individual classes, or the full term.
Performance Oct 31, 2026 Inside the GP Consultation by Lucy O’Hagan 25 waged, $15 unwaged VENUE: Puāwai GP Lucy O'Hagan's one woman show takes you inside a morning of general practice. Lucy plays 32 different characters in 55 minutes in a performance that is both funny and poignant.
