OPEN ART STUDIOS
A weekend to enjoy art in
Auckland’s Upper Harbour
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 May 2025
10am–4pm
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural event weekend. We’d love to hear your feedback and would appreciate you completing this short survey.
Discover Art Where It’s Made This Weekend!
Discover the thriving art scene in the Upper Harbour Local Board area with the inaugural Upper Harbour Open Art Studios. This new event invites you to explore the studios of local artists and creatives, offering a unique opportunity to step behind the scenes of their artistic process.
Meet talented sculptors, painters, illustrators, ceramic artists, and photographers as they open their doors to the public. From live demonstrations to the chance to purchase original works, this is your opportunity to experience art in action and connect with the creative community of Auckland’s Upper Harbour.
Our Artists
Get to know the creative minds behind Open Art Studios. From painters and sculptors to ceramicists, illustrators and more, these are the local artists opening their studio doors this May.
Click below to explore their stories and see their work.
Artist Spotlight: Jacqueline Letham
Take a moment to enjoy this beautiful short video capturing mixed media artist Jacqueline Letham in her element. Filmed in her Upper Harbour studio, Jacqueline shares her thoughtful, layered approach to artmaking — where texture, colour, and found materials come together to evoke memory, place, and emotion.
Watch the full video to hear Jacqueline speak about her process, what inspires her, and how each piece tells a deeper story.
Created by filmmaker Conan Fitzpatrick.
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