South Coast Arts Trail

We have had a very successful start to the South Coast Arts Trail - thank you everyone that attended.

We have also run out of the 2500 booklets available. So if you need either a map or booklet please click here to download a booklet or view it online: www.linktr.ee/southcoastartstrailnz/

It looks like tomorrow will be another sunny day - so if you've not been on the trail today get out there and enjoy the amazing creativity we have in the South Coast.

The South Coast has a myriad of public art and murals that you can check out this weekend (and anytime!) Make sure to add these to your South Coast Arts Trail route this weekend.

If you want to see our booklet and map please click on this link: www.linktr.ee/southcoastartstrailnz/

Today's Featured Artist... DEE WARING. She will be exhibiting at St Hilda's Anglican Church Exhibition this weekend.

Dee's paintings explore the space between abstraction and realism, tell stories about women’s journeys and the sacred feminine, and explore relationships. They are often ambiguous, dreamlike and expressive, drawing ideas from literature, film, theatre and nature.

Dee studied fine arts in Sydney in the 1980s and has exhibited her art regularly in the Wellington region since 2005. She he is also a member of the Fine Art America and the Art Collective NZ. Dee has a home studio at Paraparaumu Beach which is open during the Kapiti Art Trail and other times by appointment. You can see more of her work online at www.deesartwork.com

If you want to see our booklet and map please click on
this link: www.linktr.ee/southcoastartstrailnz/

Head along to the South Coast Arts Trail this weekend (4-5th May) to see artwork from the talented Island Bay School, St Francis De Sales School and Island Bay Kindergarten children!

Introducing the Churches taking part in the South Coast Arts Trail!

Each Church has been working hard to curate their own unique offering, either creating an exhibition in collaboration with local artists or simply showing off their beautiful stained class windows and existing art.
--
South Coast Arts Trail, 4-5th May 2024

Booklet and Map available via this link: www.linktr.ee/southcoastartstrailnz/

It's only a week to go until our incredible artists will be opening their doors to the public!

Have you planned your route yet? Our booklet and map can be found here: https://linktr.ee/southcoastartstrailnz. Booklets are also available in Island Bay Community Centre, the Library and The White Room Gallery.

Also keep watching here to see more details over the next week.

In two weeks time our incredible artists will be opening their doors to the public!

Have you planned your route yet? Our booklet and map can be found here: https://linktr.ee/southcoastartstrailnz. Booklets are also available in Island Bay Community Centre, the Library and The White Room Gallery.

Also keep watching here to see more details over the next two weeks.

Today's Featured Artist: Edith Diggle

"Landscapes, bush and water have been my forte, going to locations to capture the essence of the scene, taking photographs, making notes and extra sketches. Now I’m doing a series of native birds, watercolour on parchment, lightly embossed.

I am a life member of the Titirangi Painters in Auckland and a member of the NZ Academy of Fine Arts, now residing in Island Bay."

Edith's work will be exhibited at St Hilda's Anglican Church.

Today's Featured Artist...

NEAL PALMER:

An early still life to be exhibited at Blue Belle cafe. Neal Palmer photographer, painter and long time Island Bay resident.

The South Coast Arts Trail 2024 (4-5th May) is set to be bigger and better than ever, with nearly 40 galleries, schools, churches and artists opening their doors to the public! Stay tuned on here for artist introductions and any updates.

Our map and trail booklet (with artist bios, open times and more) can be accessed digitally here: https://linktr.ee/southcoastartstrailnz
--
Huge thanks to Pelorus Trust, Empire Cinema & Eatery and New World Island Bay for making S**T 2024 possible.

Our South Coast Arts Trail 2024 booklets are now out in the community 🤩

These booklets are filled with artist information, opening times, and a map of the whole trail. Pick up a copy and get planning your route, as we're just two and a half weeks away!

You can find these at almost all Churches, Schools, cafés, shops and galleries in Island Bay. They're also at the Island Bay Community Centre, Empire/Penthouse cinemas, and various libraries and community centres across Wellington.

S**T 2024 is made possible thanks to Pelorus Trust, and .

South Coast Arts Trail 2024 - coming the weekend May 4th and 5th.

Watch this space...

What a beautiful weekend of sunshine, art, and community 🌞🌊

Thanks to everyone who visited the South Coast Arts Trail this weekend. We hope you loved walking around and seeing the incredible art as much as we did!

The South Coast Arts Trail is only possible thanks to the passionate and dedicated team who put in countless hours to bring the weekend to life- Jane Byrne, Bruce Gadd, and Neal Palmer. And to the extended team of artists, curators, and organisers behind each and every stop on the trail - thank you. It's no small feat getting a private studio ready for the public or putting together an exhibition!

And a final huge thanks to our funders at Pelorus Trust, Creative New Zealand, Wellington City Council, and New World Island Bay who made it all possible.

Until next year!

-----

Pictured: Just a few of the 39 South Coast Arts Trail 2023 stops

It couldn't be more beautiful weather for the South Coast Arts Trail this weekend! 🌞 See you there!

Here is our map and trail booklet with artist bios, open times and more: www.linktr.ee/SouthCoastArtsTrail)

And finally, here is all of the public art and murals that you can check out this weekend (and anytime!) Make sure to add these to your South Coast Arts Trail route this weekend.

Paekawakawa Reserve Island Bay Marine Education Centre Nautilus Creative Space

A huge shout out to the artists, community spaces and businesses who've been working hard to create pop-up exhibitions for the South Coast Arts Trail this weekend! Make sure to come along and see these exhibitions on Saturday or Sunday.

Artists featured: Kedron Parker, Sondra Bacharach, Lorenzo Buhne, Angela Coutts, Helen Williamson, Ian Logan, Neal Palmer, Bill Allan, Douglas McArthur, Ira Ledneval, Amy Church, Anton Markarov.

Empire Cinema and Eatery Island Bay Community Centre Helen Anne Studio The Blue Belle Cafe

We're counting down the days now... just 3 sleeps to go!

Here are all the wonderful artists opening their studios for you to visit. You'll be able to chat to the makers themselves, see the behind-the-scenes of their work and check out the pieces they'll have available to buy.

Dan Wilkinson Michael McCormack Libbie Persico Ceramics

This time next week, our incredible artists will be opening their doors to the public!

Have you planned your route yet? Our booklet and map can be found here: https://linktr.ee/SouthCoastArtsTrail

Next up, galleries! These great galleries are opening their doors for the South Coast Arts Trail next weekend! Pariwhero Red Rocks Gallery South Coast Studio, Ian Logan's Island Bay Gallery, Hannah Farwig - Artist, Carrie Carey, Juliet Best Art, Tapu te Ranga Gallery.

See you there, 15-16th April (next weekend!)

Head along to the South Coast Arts Trail (15-16th April) to see artwork from the talented Island Bay School, St Francis De Sales School and Island Bay Kindergarten children!