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Watch this space for 2023 dates

With 73 Studios spread over beautiful Whanganui and Marton, AOS will be going ahead.

All studios managers and artists have their vaccine passports and we’ll be asking to sight yours too. To make it easier on everyone, please head to the I-Site Whanganui, Starting Point Exhibition or Marton Arts & Crafts Centre to show your vaccine passport, were you’ll then be handed a lanyard, which means you won’t need to show your passport at every studio.

We ask everyone to wear masks and respect social distancing. Many studios have worked hard to adapt their space to provide outside seating and shade.

Artist: Jack Marsden-Mayer – Animal Driftwood Sculptures Artists Open Studios trust would like to invite all artists for the 2022 information evening on: Tuesday 19th October at Bayleys – 158
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Help us to make the event even better next year! This survey will only take 5mins. Survey : https://airtable.com/shrf8ydrcj6nx4JDDTo be completed by Monday 19th April. Studio: Bronze Sculpture StudioPhotographer: Curtis
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Thank you to everyone to visited our fabulous studios. We had two very successful weekends. What a way to acknowledge and celebrate our 21st event. Photographer: Curtis Bunker

It is the last weekend of Artists Open Studios. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Meet some of the talented artists of Whanganui and Marton!Studios open: Saturday 27 –
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We had a delightful evening last Saturday at Artists Palate. There are still some remaining tickets for this Saturday 27th March – 6pm-8.30pm. $75 for a three course meal and
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What an incredible start to Artists Open Studios! Thank you to everyone who came to our AOS Launch, Starting Point Exhibition and visited the studios throughout the weekend. Thousands of
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You’re invited to the offical Launch for Artists Open Studios 2021 this Friday 19th March.The formalities for the AOS Launch will be held at the UCOL Atrium where the Whanganui
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Studios are open 10am-4pm over the weekends: Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 MarchSaturday 27– Sunday 28 March Visiting Studios Be curious, ask questions, discover something new. Please be respectful while
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Wondering where to start? Begin your journey at the Starting Point Exhibition –  a showcase of works selected from each studio participating in the event. Get a taste of what
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Top of your Artists Open Studios journey with our exclusive dining experience – Artists Palate. Join us for a progressive dinner where we will gather to weave together an evening
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Go to the home page and scroll to the bottom to download your free version of the 2021 Event Trail Guide. Which studios are you excited to visit?

We are now in Alert Level 2. This is a good time to share our COVID 19 event policy.

Make the most of your Artists Open Studios experience and register for one of our workshops. This is an opportunity to learn a new technique, play in a different medium
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It is time to start mapping your art journey with our Event Trail Guide. They have all the information that you need. So, pick up your guide today!They are currently
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Hot off the press! Our 2021 Event Trail Guide is now available from the Whanganui i-SITE for $5.00 and will be available around the country in the new year. How
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In 2001, 7 artists opened up their studios on Taupō Quay for the first ever Artists Open Studios. 21 years on and 88 Studios are participating, showcasing the talent in
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Artists Open Studios Whanganui is back for another fantastic year! Save the date: 19th – 28th March 2021. Artists registrations are now open from Wednesday 23rd September – Saturday 31st
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Dear Visitors, Unfortunately the 2020 event was cancelled due to the global pandemic Covid-19. Many of the studios that participate in the event are open throughout the year or by
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