Hawke's Bay Arts Trail
Hawke’s Bay’s artists are throwing open the doors of their studios to welcome you in! Join us for two weekends of creative magic - 8/9 and 15/16 November - 10am - 4pm!
Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into artist studios and special spaces in a vibrant celebration of creativity, connection and community. Make your way across our region, stopping along the way to meet painters, potters, sculptors and carvers and more in their special spaces. Be inspired by their creative processes and discover the story behind that unique piece before taking it home.
Enjoy collaborative pop-up spaces, group exhibitions and our special Food & Art hub at Hygge Café.
Gather your friends and family for two unforgettable weekends of incredible art - our creatives can’t wait to see you!
Use the Guidebook year-round. Pick yours up from Hastings Arts Centre 106 Russell St South, Creative Arts Napier 16 Byron St, or a regional isite.
Note the 'Off-Trail' section - artists who are not open during November's Trail event but welcome your enquiry during the year.
The Participants
Explore our participants page and discover artists, galleries, groups and more who are ready to welcome you in.
Download the Guidebook
Download the complete 2025 Guidebook with information and maps to help you plan your Trail. Alternatively pick one up from Hastings Arts Centre 106 Russell St South, Creative Arts Napier 16 Byron St,or a regional isite. Launching 5 Sept.
Demonstrations, Workshops & Events
Look here for a full list of extra activities to enjoy. Book into a painting workshop, attend an exhibition floor talk or watch a piece being made - there's lots to choose from!
Public Art
Use our Guidebook to self-tour our region's stunning Public Art.
Visitor Survey - win a $200 voucher!
We love hearing about your experience on the Trail and how we can make it even better. Fill out our brief survey after your Trail and be in to win a $200 voucher from Humanity Books & Fine Art.
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VISIT OUR ADVERTISERS
Blue Lagoon Tattoo Studio, Conservation Supplies, Edges Art + Framing, Framefox, Hawke's Bay Garden Affair, Humanity Books & Fine Arts, Johnny Driver Tours, Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre
Sincere thanks to our Funders for their support - Creative Communities Hastings, Creative Communities Napier, First Light Foundation and Pub Charity Ltd.
Photography: Charlotte Anderson
