Nau mai haere mai – Welcome to the Art Trail Manawatū
In 2017, the first Art Trail Manawatū was instigated. Its intention was to profile and support the diversity of creative practice being undertaken within our region, offering opportunities for artists and visitors to connect free of charge.
On behalf of the artists involved in this year’s trail, the Square Edge Team are delighted to invite you into their studios and spaces.
About Art Trail Manawatū
Art Trail Manawatū has 3 main components –
- Trail Mix Showcase Exhibition
- Art Trail Workshops and demonstrations at Square Edge
- Art Trail Open Studios
Stroll through our beautiful galleries and artists’ studios, enjoy the rich diversity of work, experience hands on activities and demonstrations, and undertake some early holiday shopping. Use the online materials to plan your tour.
Trail Mix Showcase Exhibition
Trail Mix showcase exhibition provides a sample of all that is on offer on the Art Trail each year. This event is free of charge – for both artists and visitors.
This exhibition opens on the Friday night of the first weekend in October. The Trail Mix exhibition is the recommended Art Trail Manawatū starting point.
Join us at the opening event or call in and browse the works. This is a great way to see which works and artists are really engaging you, pick up a Trail Guide magazine, and start planning your Art Trail weekend routes.
Art Trail at Square Edge
Square Edge will be a central hub during the Art Trail weekend, with open artist studios and live demonstrations.
Throughout October, our talented local artists will be hosting a range of interactive workshops, giving you the chance to try your hand at a new creative activity. These workshops are free or heavily subsidised.
Square Edge is open from 10am-4pm on both the Saturday and Sunday of the trail weekend.
Become a Square Edge member to be the first to know about these workshops!
Art Trail Open Studios
Individual open studios across our region offer a visitors a rare chance to really engage with an artists space, practice and work.
Studios are open from 10am – 4pm on both the Saturday and Sunday of the trail weekend. This event is free of charge.
The Art Trail Manawatū Guide is free and online, or you can collect a physical copy from the Square Edge Office.
This is a great way to see the breadth of talent on offer each year. If you forget your physical guidebook when you are out and about the online trail guide is handy!
An incredible opportunity to gain insight into the often private arts practices of our artists.
