OUSA ART WEEK STUDENT EXHIBITION
When: All week during Link open hours (August 17th - 21st)
Where: University of Otago Link
Submission Deadline: Friday, 7th August 2026.
The Link will be turned into a gallery for the week cram packed with student artwork, come for a look, buy something new for your wall, or enter your own Art for the opportunity to sell your work and win some great prizes thanks to our sponsors!
Between 17th – 21st August the Product tab will be open for you to purchase artworks from the Student Exhibition - Please ensure you read Shipping Terms before purchasing.
If you want to enter into the OUSA Art Week Student Exhibition either to sell, or just show your work, please follow the link below for registration and read T’s & C’s.
ENTIRES ARE OPEN TO OTAGO UNI AND POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS AND STAFF, BUT ONLY STUDENTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPETITION.
Annual Photo Competition
Submissions open May 7th, close 5pm August 9th
Works displayed 17th - 21st August online and with the main Exhibition in the Link
This isn't the World Press Photo Awards, or the Sony World Photography Awards, not even the National Geographic Photo Contest. We won't be using Kodak Ultra Premium paper to print your images on, or getting Mike Hollman into judge the competition. Images displayed during Art Week and online on Pixieset, where you can vote for your favourtite! (link to come) and winning entries may be published in the Critic, or through our Art Week Socials. Feedback isn't given to entrants, this is just for fun, any any photos you may have taken over your lifetime are welcome!
Enter the photography competition
ENTIRES ARE OTAGO UNI AND POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS ONLY
Annual Poetry Competition
Submissions open May 7th, close 5pm August 9th
Works displayed 17th - 21st August
Unleash the power of words and weave enchanting verses that captivate hearts and minds. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just dipping your pen into the inkwell, this competition welcomes all. Poems can be of any genre or style so dive into the depths of emotion, paint landscapes with your metaphors, and let your imagination soar!
The theme for 2026 is:
Mirrors and Masks - who are you when no one's watching? And who do you let the world see?
You can enter up to 2 poems to be judged, and displayed as part of the OUSA Art Week in August.
Poems can be of any style, so long as they represent this years theme.
ENTIRES ARE OTAGO UNI AND POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS ONLY
100 Hour Film Festival - Presented by Student Support
Kickoff: Monday, 17th August 2026, at 10:00 AM
Submission Deadline: Friday, 21 August 2026, at 2:00 PM
Calling all aspiring filmmakers and storytellers! OUSA Student Support is thrilled to announce the 100 Hour Film Festival, an exhilarating challenge designed for creative students passionate about cinema. Inspired by the renowned 48 Hour Film Project, this festival offers a unique opportunity to showcase your filmmaking prowess under time constraints.
🎥 Overview:
Participants will have 100 hours to write, shoot, and edit a short film. Specific criteria will be provided at the kickoff on Monday the 11th of August.
🎞️ Screening Event:
All submitted films will be showcased at a special screening event, where audiences can appreciate the diverse talents and stories crafted during the festival. Details about the screening date and venue will be announced closer to the event.
📌 Registration & More Information:
To participate and for further details, visit the OUSA Support Hub. Here, you'll find resources, guidelines, and support to help you through the filmmaking process.
Anime Club Presents: Indoor Movie Night
Monday 17th August 7pm
Main Common Room
Choose from a selection of handpicked Anime films - submit the film you'd like to see!
Which film do you want to watch?
Radio One Market Day
Brought to you by Wests NZ
Wednesday 19th August 10am – 3pm
Main Common Room
A twist on our usual Radio One Market Days. We call all artists, both students and those in the Dunedin Community to register for a stall and sell your wares! Whether jewellery, original prints or handmade clothing. Show Dunedin that shopping local is worth it!
Don’t have anything to sell? Not an Artist? Come along and support the Dunedin Art Community, either by purchasing items or just coming and having a chat with local artists.
Brush & Bevvies
Wednesday 19th August 7pm - 9pm
Auahi Ora
Unleash your inner artist (or just vibe with some paint + mates).
As part of Art Week 2026, come along and design and paint your own custom piece to take home! Whether you're doodling, going full Van Gogh, or just in it for the vibes, this is your chance to create something totally you.
No experience needed — just show up, hang out, and paint it your way!
Tickets at ousa.flicket.co.nz
Flash Tatts on Campus!
When: Thursday 21st August - 9-5pm
Where: MCR
One day only, get inked on campus!
Delivered in collaboration with Subconscious Studio. They will be bringing along their friends from True Blue permanent Jewellery with slots available throughout the day.
Whether you call yourself a human canvas or this is your first time imbibing with permanent art, there'll be something for everyone.
Flash tattoos will be available to choose from, on a first-in, first-served basis, and once they're picked, that's it, so make sure you have a few options in mind...
OUSA Peer Support Presents: Crochet 101
When: Thursday 20th August 12pm - 2pm
Where: The Link
Join us for a free drop-in workshop from 12pm - 2pm on Thursday 20th August where you’ll get hands on trying our crochet. Suitable for everyone, whether you've had some experience or a complete beginner.
Suitable for those who want to give crochet a go! No experience needed, no booking required (free) — just bring your creativity!
This Art Week try a new medium of art! Learn the basics of crochet to make both cute and practical products! Get more comfortable with understanding the patterns, terms and equipment used in this art form. We will supply the yarn and hooks, which you will be able to keep to jump start your new hobby!
Dunedin K-Pop Crew Presents: Random Play Dance
When: Friday 21st August 1 - 2pm
Where: Main Common Room
Come along to the MCR on Friday of Art Week to see some sick dance moves from Otago Uni's own K-Pop crew! Jump in if you know the routine or pick up some new moves.
Participation welcome!
K-Pop Random Play Dances (RPD) are fan-driven flash mobs where short snippets of popular tracks play consecutively. Fans jump in and spontaneously perform the choreography when they recognize their favorite songs.