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Open Studios and Art Trail 2026 - Sat/Sun 2 and 3 May


  • Muriwai, Auckland, New Zealand (map)

See art, eat, drink and play.  Family Friendly!

More than twenty artists from the local area showcasing painting, photography, jewellery, ceramics, rusticology, sculpture and textile art. Venues include Open Studios, Good From Scratch Cookery School, Muriwai Lodge, Kumeu Art Centre and Kula Wellness Centre. 

Visit artists and their open studios, galleries and taste local cuisine at three great Muriwai venues. These artists (many award winning) aim to inspire and nurture creativity through workshops, exhibitions, open studios and unique experiences.

Proudly part of the North West Arts charitable trust. Thanks to our sponsors New World Kumeu, Trish Drake Harcourts and Kula.

Digital map is here Online trail map is here

Christine Rose - Ceramics

Chris Heelan - Rusticology - mixed media

Liz Hart - Painting

Good From Scratch Sculpture Walk from artists:
Mette Hay, Jeff Thomson, Chris Heelam, John Paul Rhind, Dianne McMillan, Riki Waugh, John Mayne

Kula Group show

Liz Smith - Textiles

Pat Henley - Painting

Catrina Lloyd - Painting

Judy Stokes - Photography

Joss Hong - Jewellery

Mandy Jakich  - Painting

Laetitia Decan - Painting

Gloria Grimoldi - Painting

Mette Hay - Mixed media

David Tucker - Painting

Mike Davison - Painting

Kylie Rusk - Painting

Lily Weeds - Ceramics

Tanya Blong - Painting

Kumeu Arts - Public gallery

Refreshments are available from various venues:

Good From Scratch Cookery School

The Muriwai Golf Links

The Muriwai Deli

Kula Muriwai

The Morning Press

Public Toilets are available near the beach at the end of Motutara Road.

Earlier Event: May 3
2025 Open Studios and Art Trail