Dunedin School of Art

Public Gallery

A visit to the Dunedin School of Art Gallery is a visual feast. Whether you are embarking on a career as an artist, thinking about studying the visual arts or want to see what artistic talent Dunedin has to offer – the Dunedin School of Art Gallery welcomes you to view our upcoming exhibitions.

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Experience fresh, vibrant, contemporary art in Dunedin.

The Dunedin School of Art Gallery:

  • showcases the talent of our undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as past students, academic staff, and other schools within Otago Polytechnic
  • has a continuous programme of events scheduled throughout the year
  • operates as a teaching space for Dunedin School of Art students
  • gives our students the opportunity to present their work professionally, both to fellow students and the public
  • allows our students to engage with the work of other artists and groups.

Dunedin School of Art Gallery Opening Times

The Gallery is open to the public during the school year.

Student Exhibitions are open to the public 10.00am to 4.00pm – Monday to Friday during Semesters 1 and 2. The Gallery is not open during school holiday periods. Please check Gallery schedule for current exhibitions.

Although the Gallery is not a commercial space, at the end of each year, final-year students exhibit their works at SITE, and many works are available for sale.

Our location

Dunedin School of Art
19 Riego Street
Dunedin North
Dunedin 9016

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2025 Exhibition Dates

The dates below are for gallery bookings only. Dates may be subject to change due to additions and cancellations.

Please see our facebook page for running dates of exhibitions, Openings and Closing celebrations.

23 Feb - 1 March Jahn Morris
Postgraduate Exhibition
2 March - 8 March Sylvie Peattie
Postgraduate Exhibition
16 March - 22 March Jackie Ryder
Postgraduate Exhibition
30 March - 7 April Platform Jewellery & Textiles
ID Fashion
3 June - 14 June Top Art
NZAQ Touring Exhibition
23 June - 27 June Art&Design 
Level 4 Student Exhibition
25 August - 5 September Celebrate
Secondary Schools Awards
dates to be confirmed September Thomas Lord
Photography Exhibition
28 October - 31 October Night Class
Night Class Exhibition
dates to be confirmed November SITE 2025

Contact us

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