Hawke's Bay Arts Trail 2026

7/8 & 14/15 November, 10 AM - 4 PM, FREE event!

Find the Art. Meet the Artist. See how it's made.

Over two weekends each November, participating artists open the doors to their studios, galleries and creative spaces, inviting visitors to experience art where it's made.

2026 HAWKE'S BAY ART TRAIL MAP

2026/2027 Guidebook

(download yours here for free!)

Inside the Art Trail Guidebook you'll find over 80 artists, galleries, collectives and creative spaces from across Hawke's Bay - a snapshot of our region’s artistic landscape. Keep it on the coffee table, tuck it into the glovebox, or return to it whenever you're looking for inspiration throughout the year.

Many of the artists featured in the Guidebook also take part in the annual Hawke's Bay Arts Trail, opening their studios and creative spaces during the November Trail weekends.

We hope these pages lead you to somewhere new, someone inspiring, and perhaps even a piece you'll treasure for years to come.

If you'd like a hard-copy, you can pick up a free Guidebook from The Hastings Arts Centre, Creative Arts Napier, or the Napier or Hastings iSites.

The Participants

Explore our participants page and discover artists, galleries, groups and more who are ready to welcome you in year-round.

Demos and Workshops:

Claudia Bright - on-site jewellery making. Details: here.

Waiohiki Creative Arts Village - All artists will be working in their studios and providing ongoing demonstrations.

Lisa Feyen - Ink up a lino bloc, put it through the press and make a custom mini-print to take home. Gold coin donation.

Helen Dynes - Pandora Project - Tutorials and 'drawing from Nature' sessions on-site.

Penny Madden - Pottery demos on-site

Amanda Sowersby - Art demos and workshops on-site at Keirunga

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa - Kōwhaiwhai & Paint Workshop - contact for details.

Hawke's Bay Inkers - Free Drop-In Printmaking Activity on 7th November. Details here.

Sonia Chrystall - New series release, demos and a chance to try intuitive painting. Details here.

Public Art

The guidebook also showcases the vibrant public art found throughout the Hawke’s Bay region. Discover murals, sculptures, installations and other creative works and find links to maps within the guidebook or by visiting the council pages below:

Hastings Public Art

Napier Public Art