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Arrowtown was established in 1862. It was the discovery of gold in the Arrow River which led miners by their thousand into the district and resulted in the formation of settlements adjacent to the gold diggings. After the hype of the gold rush diminished in the early 1900s, Arrowtown has continued to thrive as a small satellite town to Queenstown and as a base for agriculture in this part of the basin. In recent years Arrowtown has become increasingly recognised as a living historic town, attracting many visitors from wider New Zealand and all over the world. Strict preservation orders protect the originality of the town's historic buildings, and the excellent Lakes District Museum, which is very close to the gallery, has many displays pertaining to the pioneering past of the district.

The Arrowtown Gallery Situated in the centre of Arrowtown's main street, Buckingham Street, The Arrowtown Gallery specialises in 19th and 20th Century British and New Zealand paintings and sculptures. Peter Beadle ONZM. Arrowtown resident Peter Beadle has refined his reputation as a talented landscape artist. His work often draws from his home in Otago’s Lake District of the South Island for subject matter, including references to the history of the area as a gold-mining district and its rugged mountain scenery. A longtime Arrowtown resident, Beadle's paintings serve to glorify an environment and landscape to which Beadle feels a strong connection. Beadle’s paintings are included in many collections public and private, national and international, including Lloyds of London, and have been exhibited throughout New Zealand, Canada and the USA. He has completed several major commissions for national companies including Air New Zealand, the Reserve Bank, the New Zealand Meat Marketing Board and the National Bank. One of Beadle’s works was presented to former US President Bill Clinton during the 1999 APEC World Leaders’ Conference. The New Zealand Government recognised Beadle’s service to the arts and conservation in 1999 when he was awarded an ONZM. Jonathan Gooderham Jonathan specialises in English and European paintings, as well as historical New Zealand watercolours. Jonathan's contacts in the worldwide art industry equip him with an extensive knowledge of the art market both in New Zealand and overseas. Simon Beadle Simon has lived in Arrowtown for many years. He has worked in the Queenstown real estate business and for some time has owned his own picture framing business.

Location 2/40 - 44 Buckingham Street Arrowtown 9302 PO Box 96 Arrowtown 9351 New Zealand Email Arrowtown Gallery: info@arrowtowngallery.co.nz Telephone: +64-3-442 1755 Gallery Hours Monday - Friday 10am - 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday by appointment

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