The Great Coromandel Arts Tour is a wonderul art adventure, you'll discover hidden studios, tucked away in this Southern Ocean paradise. Over 25 of our very best artists will open their studios up, ready for your visit. you will meet the artists in their creative spaces, and even have a chance to creat something yourself in one of the great workshops.
The Tour runs for 3 weekends, The artists studios are open from 10am to 4pm, Friday through to Sunday on each of the three weekends. April 30 - May 2nd May 7 - 9 May 14 -16
Opening Night
The Great Coromandel Arts Tour kicks off in great style with the LOUD! Art Auction on Friday the 30th April. We will be exhibiting and auctioning a piece of each artists work. it is a fun evening, join us for a glass of wine, some nibbles, and a bit of rawkus auctioneering.
doors open from 6pm, you'll have an hour to view work before it goes up for sale in an exciting live Auction
The Tour When you show your ticket at event HQ, you will receive a collectable map with details about the studio locations, and a brief summary of each artists' work. The artists' studios are located from Tiki Rd (South of Coromandel) to Colville and Tuteawa in the North of the peninsula, and out east at Te Rerenga.
We recommend you plan to visit 6 or 7 artists in a day, take a few days out and enjoy the people, the place and the work. check out the itineraries page for some ideas to plan your trip.
Look for the tall, bright orange flags, they mark the studio locations, then follow the arrows.
This is an opportunity to experience the sacred creative spaces of the artists, many of whom are working full time and have a strong reputation here in New Zealand and overseas.
Take a few days and soak up this inspirational experience.
