Arrowtown

Astor Bristed

Art Gallery

54 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

0274307409

http://www.astorbristed.co.nz

https://www.facebook.com/astorbristed


Astor Bristed is a contemporary art gallery in Arrowtown. Established in 2019 in a tiny loft, it has recently expanded into a spacious new gallery on the main street. 

With selected New Zealand and international art, Astor Bristed provides thoughtful art for acquisition, contemplation and meaningful discussions to the burgeoning community of arts enthusiasts in the Central Otago region and wider New Zealand.

Get in touch if you'd like more information on our  artists, available works and exhibition programme.

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.1

The first jail in Arrowtown was simply a log. You were chained up to it. The later stone jail still exists and is in Cardigan Street. It is New Zealand’s 4th oldest jail.

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.2

There are two theories as to why the town is named Arrowtown. One is that the river behind the town flows swiftly like an arrow.

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.3

Arrowtown had four churches representing the early immigrant populations. Catholic, Presbyterian, Anglican and Methodist. All still operate today except for the Methodist Church.

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.4

The first Arrowtown School was in Buckingham Street and opened in 1863. It was on the site now occupied by the Oak development.

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.5

Arrowtown was originally known as Fox’s. named after William Fox an early gold discoverer. Then it was known as The Arrow and later Arrowtown.

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.6

The discoverer of gold in the Arrow river was a shepherd named Jack Tewa or Maori Jack. He also won the Royal Humane medal for saving a man from drowning in Lake Wakatipu.

Follow us and share your stories #arrowtownnz

  

© 2024 Arrowtown.com.

This website is owned and managed by APBA. Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association (APBA)

Our Town
Things to Do
Where to Stay
Media & Trade