Take the scenic route through creativity this October
We are delighted to be partners for the Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour, a wonderful annual event that celebrates the vibrant artistic community in and around Coromandel Town.
On the first two weekends of October every year, Coromandel is host to an event that no art lover should miss! The Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour is a time when many local artists in and around Coromandel Town open their studio doors to the public. This year the event falls on 4th-5th and 11th-12th October, with an exhibition spanning the full nine days.
This FREE, self-guided tour means art lovers can visit artists at work in their studios, whilst viewing their collection of art and purchasing pieces that they love. There are 34 local artists taking part this year with a wide range of mediums including painting, ceramics, glass, screen-printing, textiles, sculpture, jewellery, creative woodwork, and everything in between. We also have five new artists taking part: Matilda Halley (functional ceramics), Robyn Vinten (functional and decorative ceramics), Iona Matheson (ceramics and sculpture), Judy Wood (painting and jewellery), Libby McColl (painting). For those visitors short of time, some of our artists are also combining their ‘studios’ for the tour. ‘Gallery 6’ on Kapanga Road is host to four of our artists, as is Kotare Art on Tiki Road. Both are situated in Coromandel Township. There are also several other artists who are sharing studios for the Tour. Almost all studios are within an easy 10-minute drive from the town centre.
The exhibition, held at Hauraki House Gallery on Kapanga Road, is the perfect place to start your ‘tour’. Each artist has at least one artwork on display so visitors can pick up a guide and get a feel for who they would like to visit before starting out. It runs right the way through, from the 4th – 12th October and is open 10am – 4pm daily. Our artists take turns minding the gallery during the week, creating another opportunity for visitors to interact with the makers. There is an opening night on Friday the 3rd from 5.30pm, for those who would like to come and meet the artists in a more casual setting. All are welcome. We will also have a People’s Choice Award and the chance to win a great prize pack for all visitors to the gallery.
If you’re an art lover and are unable to make it on either of the official Tour weekends, some artists are open for the full nine days (look for the flags), and others are happy to receive visitors all year round. Just look for their ‘open’ signs or grab a Coromandel Open Studios artist guide and give them a call. Guides are available from Information Centres and galleries across the Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Or a digital version can be downloaded from: www.coromandelartstour.co.nz
There are plenty of accommodation options both in and around Coromandel Town so why not make a weekend of it and enjoy all the great things Coromandel has to offer?
For further information on the Tour, visit www.coromandelartstour.co.nz or follow on Facebook or Instagram (CoromandelArtsTour) to get regular updates. We look forward to seeing you here.
Click here to see the 2025 Open Studios Arts Tour Guide
This free, self-guided tour takes place over two weekends, allowing you to venture into the unique creative spaces of nearly 40 talented local artists. It’s an incredible opportunity to meet the makers, see their processes firsthand, and purchase original artwork directly from the artists themselves. Whether you’re interested in painting, sculpture, pottery, or another medium, you’ll find a diverse range of work on display.
The event is a perfect adventure for art lovers and anyone curious about the creative spirit of the Coromandel. You can plan your visit by stopping at the Arts Tour Exhibition at the Hauraki House Gallery, where you can see a piece from each artist and pick up a guide. From there, you are free to explore the studios by foot, car, or bicycle. Just look out for the colourful flags marking the way!
Dates: 4/5 and 11/12 October 2025 Time: 10am – 4pm
Click here to see the 2025 Open Studios Arts Tour Guide
We encourage you to support these incredible artists and enjoy this unique tour.
NORTH
- Greg Taylor (112 Colville Road)
TOP TOWN
- Nigel Sparrow (2 Flays Road)
- Petra Mayboden (800 Driving Creek Road)
- Matilda Halley (380 Driving Creek Road)
- Pete Sephton (23 Colville Road)
- Sally Tennent-Brown (2628B Rings Road)
- Lynne Fenwick (140 Buffalo Road)
CENTRAL NORTH
- Elisabeth Carter (1362 Rings Road)
- Tony Calsaferri (1125 Rings Road)
- Debra Dickson (1125 Rings Road)
- Allan Beaver (95 Pagitt Street)
WYUNA
- Barbara von Seida (600 Wyuna Bay Road)
- Bob Drummond (1415 Wyuna Bay Road)
- Murray Rainey (1580 Wyuna Bay Road)
- Kay Ogilvie (1800 Wyuna Bay Road)
- Iona Matheson (1800 Wyuna Bay Road)
CENTRAL
- Paul Cornwell (24 Wharf Road)
- Libby McColl (100 Pound Street)
- Robyn Vinten (100 Pound Street)
- Dianne Cade (191 Kapanga Road)
- Raewyn Penrose (191 Kapanga Road)
- Donna Scatchard (191 Kapanga Road)
- Vaughan Udall (191 Kapanga Road)
- Ashley Thor (90 Tiki Road)
- Cindy Alger (90 Tiki Road)
- Natasha Hunter (90 Tiki Road)
- Genevieve Morley (90 Tiki Road)
SOUTH
- Rose Deane (860 Tiki Road)
- Rosemarie Murphy (860 Tiki Road)
- Saskia Riemersma (860 Tiki Road)
- Kim Brett (1613 Manaia Road / SH25)
- Kevin Brett (1613 Manaia Road / SH25)
- Charlene Scott (1613 Manaia Road / SH25)
- Judy Wood (42 Puniu Rd, Te Kouma)
For further information on the Tour click here or like our Facebook page to get regular updates. We look forward to seeing you here.
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