Blue Oyster exists to enable emerging and experimental artists, writers, curators and arts practitioners to work free from commercial restraints in an innovative and experimental environment.
About
16 Dowling Street, Ōtepoti
Tūrei — Paraire
11am – 5pm
Tuesday - Friday
11am – 5pm
Hātarei
11am – 3pm
Saturday
11am – 3pm
Since its establishment the Trust has aimed to broaden an interest and understanding of contemporary art by providing a diverse and energetic forum for critical dialogue around a yearly programme of exhibitions, projects, events and publications.
Staff
Director: Simon Palenski
Design & Publishing: Lee Richardson
Gallery Assistant: Anna-Marie Mirfin
Blue Oyster Arts Trust
Yuki Watanabe (Chair)
Zoe Swift (Treasurer)
Caitlin Donnelly
Aidan Taira Geraghty
Rebecca Kokaua-Blair
Bridie Lonie
Jacinta Ruru
Volunteers
Carolyn Bell
Isabella Gascoyne
Lara Hattingh
Stella Howe
RJ Johnstone
Isabella Lepoamo
Amelia Lockhart
Raina Mackenzie Mapel
Zac Whiteside
Blue Oyster floor plan
The gallery walls are 12mm MDF with a ceiling height of 3.3 metres. The floor is wooden and there is a large window that faces south-west to the street. The gallery has fluorescent lighting in fixed positions and dots indicate power points.
Mailing address:
Blue Oyster
PO Box 5903
Ōtepoti 9054
General inquiry:
admin@blueoyster.org.nz
Director: Simon Palenski
director@blueoyster.org.nz