Credit: Ooak

 

Open Studios Waitākere  

 
 
 

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November 2023

Open Studios Waitākere is an annual weekend opportunity for artists resident in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area to open their studios to the public. With over 80 artists involved, and 40 studios from Piha to Glen Eden, Titirangi to Te Henga, it's an inspiring weekend out and about! 

The weekend provides the opportunity to meet local artists, see art in action, purchase local artwork and learn about the creative process. Visit some of Waitākere's most celebrated artists including sculptors, painters, jewellers, illustrators, ceramic artists and photographers.

 
 

2023 ARTISTS ANNOUNCED

We’re excited to announce the artists and groups who are exhibiting in our 2023 event have been announced. We’ve got a fab range of artists across a variety of mediums including photography, watercolour, acrylic, sculpture, ceramics and fabric. Take a tour of the website and meet the 2023 Artists.

Image Credit: Sheryl Burson

 
 

HOW TO VISIT THE STUDIOS

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Make your own way around the Open Studios using our Map. Take your car, fill it with friends or ride your bike! 

The Open Studios Map shows the positions of all studios and venues open for visits across the weekend. Please use this map as a guide only and take along your road map. You can pick up a printed copy from your local library or cafe in West Auckland from early October.

ARTIST UPDATES \ STUDIO CLOSURE

Unfortunately due to the road closure in Karekare, artist Mandy Patmore is unable to participate in this year’s event.

Renee Boyd won’t be participating in this year’s event.

Late artist submission, Toni Kjeld will be joining the tour. Her details aren’t on the brochure, but you can visit her in her Kaurilands Rd studio.

 
 
 

VAN TOURS

Each year we offer two unique Van Tours to a selection of Open Studios. These tours are a great way to see a variety of artist’s studios, with the opportunity to purchase original artwork at special Open Studios rates.

SATURDAY MORNING TOUR

9.30AM-12.45PM
DEPARTING FROM LOPDELL CARPARK 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON TOUR

1PM-4.15PM
DEPARTING FROM LOPDELL CARPARK 

 

MEET THE ARTISTS

We met up with some of the artists taking part in Open Studios this year and here’s what they had to tell us about their lives, their work and living in West Auckland. Click their images below to read the full interview from each of our featured artists.

 
 

Image Credit: Pete Force