Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 March from 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 March from 10.00am - 4.00pm
Artists Open Studios : Celebrating 21 years of art discovery.
Join us for the 21st iteration of this iconic event. Embark on an adventure to find the art that moves you! In this eclectic multimedia showcase of local talent, hundreds of artists will open their doors and share their unique craft over two weekends in March 2021.
Explore our new artisanal spaces. Participate in events and workshops. Discover delicious tastes in our restaurants and cafes. Enjoy the history of our beautiful River City.
As one of the largest, longest running and most diverse artist trails in the country, we invite you to save the date to come and meet some of New Zealand’s leading and emerging artists.
Whanganui - Te Taonga Toi o Aotearoa, The Arts Destination of New Zealand.
Artists Open Studios invite the public to visit on the weekends of 20-21 and 27-28 March 2021, from 10am-4pm.
Some studios are open between the weekends too, so make sure to check out their profiles.
Join us for our Launch, Friday 19 March with the all studios showcase: 'Starting Point Exhibition’.
Latest News: We would love to hear from you!
April 9, 2021
Help us to make the event even better next year! This survey will only take 5mins.
Each studio and artist registered to participate in the event has a profile page here on the website, featuring a bio, images and contact details.
The Trail Guide is also available to help you plan your AOS experience, it is available to download for free below, or you can purchase for $5.00 per copy from the following locations;
