Blue Oyster, located in Dunedin’s city centre, is a space that presents contemporary experimental art projects.

The project space presents a dynamic public programme that includes discussion sessions, workshops, artist’s talks and performances.

As the gallery and Trust have evolved, they have continued to assist, promote and support emerging artists, writers, curators and practitioners [5] with 12 exhibitions, 10 events (talks, screenings, performances), 2 workshops, 2 residencies, and 3 publications per year.

The space is part of a nationwide network of non-profit organisations that support emerging and experimental artists including: Enjoy Public Art Gallery, The Physics Room, Artspace, Objectspace, and CIRCUIT Artist Film & Video Aotearoa – most of which started out as artist-run spaces.

Recently, Blue Oyster has also shown Duty Free Art (2014) by internationally renowned artist Hito Steyerl with the support of Artspace Auckland.