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
Quartz, Museum of Studio Ceramics
Unique to Aotearoa, Quartz, Museum of Studio Ceramics has a nationally significant extensive collection of diverse works. The 2024/2025 Emerging Practitioner in Clay Award Exhibition, and an installation by Janna van Hasselt are the highlights on show this year.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:30am to 4pm