OPEN ART STUDIOS
A weekend to enjoy art in
Auckland’s Upper Harbour
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May 2026
10am–4pm
Open Art Studios 2026: We’re Back!
After the success of our inaugural event in 2025, with fantastic feedback from both visitors and artists, we’re excited to announce that preparations for the 2026 event are well underway.
Event Dates Announced
We’re thrilled to announce the dates for the 2026 event and invite artists, studios, designers, makers, creatives, art groups, and galleries within the event area to participate.
Registration Now Open
If you are an artist or creative-or know someone who might be interested-please encourage them to register and join us! Full details about who the event is for and the expectations for participating artists are outlined in our registration form.
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Discover Art Where It’s Made!
Discover the thriving art scene in the Upper Harbour Local Board area during Upper Harbour Open Art Studios. This 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 who took part last year. With registration now open for our 2026 event, we’ll be launching the 2026 Artists Listings by April, so keep in touch.
Click below to explore the artwork and stories of our 2025 artists.
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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