Whanganui Artists Open Studios: 15–23 March 2025
Venture through Whanganui's rich artistic heritage.
As one of New Zealand's oldest and most diverse art trails, Artist Open Studios 2025 invites you to discover a vibrant showcase of local talent.
Over two weekends in March, immerse yourself in a captivating exploration of art, featuring established and emerging New Zealand artists. From traditional crafts to cutting-edge contemporary works, there's something to ignite your passion.
Whanganui – Te Taonga Toi o Aotearoa, The Arts Destination of New Zealand.
Explore our stimulating artisanal spaces. Participate in events and workshops. Discover delicious tastes in our restaurants and cafes. Enjoy the history of our beautiful River City. Take home a taonga to enrich your space.
Featured Studio
Jargo Glass – Borosilicate Lampwork
Jared Robertson – known artistically as Jargo – is a classically trained high end manufacturing jeweller who has now entered into his third year of self taught Borosilicate Lampworking. This type of glass would most commonly know as Pyrex, scientific glass or functional glass. The high temperature glass is heated and manipulated in front of and open jet of fire.