Jaki Marston
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EW ZEALANDERS HAVE ALWAYS PUNCHED WAY ABOVE
their weight in the creativity stakes. From popular music to fine art, we’ve produced some world-class talents, but with typical Kiwi modesty most of our creative types tend to fly under the radar, out of sight and out of mind. This spring Kāpiti has the perfect remedy for that – and it’s another excellent excuse to spend a weekend (or two) over on the Coast.
KĀPITI COAST
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend a weekend not just viewing art, but entering the creative spaces of the people who make it.”
For nearly 20 years, the Kāpiti Arts Trail has been shining a light on the many artists that call Kāpiti home – and actually taking you into their homes! Over two weekends – 2-3 and 9-10 November 2019 – the Kāpiti Arts Trail opens the doors of more than one hundred studios, workspaces and galleries for an unrivalled glimpse of some truly great creative talents. From the traditional to the cutting edge, soul-soothing or challenging, comfortable or provocative, decorative, awe-inspiring or simply functional, there is literally something for everyone: ceramics, painting, photography, textiles, sculpture, carving and more, pretty much every creative form can be found on the Trail. “The Arts Trail started off nearly 20 years ago as a celebration of the huge range of artistic talent on the Coast, opening the doors of our artists’ studios to the community,” says Rosie Salas, Arts, Museums and Heritage Advisor at Kāpiti Coast District Council. “It’s remained a wonderful community event, but as one of our visitors said last year, has grown from strength to strength, attracting visitors from the greater Wellington region and all over the country. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend a weekend not just viewing art, but entering the creative spaces of the people who make it.”
Micheline Robinson
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