Exhibitions & awards

Please note: the Wellington venue and dates for the 2026 exhibition of the Renewing series will be announced soon. Connect to join the mailing list and receive updates.

2025, Annual Inverlochy Art School Exhibition, Wellington

Simon entered two pieces in this group exhibition, which included 114 entries from 60 different artists. Simon’s painting Surrender won 2nd place in the People’s Choice Award.

People viewing a colourful painting by Simon Olsen of a women's face reflected in water at an art gallery.
Three people and a dog looking at one of Simon Olsen's paintings of a girl's face with long hair, vibrant colour and expressible brushstrokes and drips, in an art gallery.

2025, Right Under My Nose, Thistle Hall Gallery, Wellington

Simon Olsen’s successful debut solo exhibition celebrated the beauty around and within us. It aimed to inspire gratitude for what shouldn’t be taken for granted, including for how miraculous our human and spiritual natures and natural environment are. Refer: https://thistlehall.org.nz/simon-olsen/right-under-my-nose

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