Raglan Arts Weekend 2024

Join us over Labour Weekend for the Raglan Arts Weekend 2024, our much anticipated annual open studio art event. The Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW), now in its 14th year, draws thousands of art aficionados from across the country who come to get a sneak peek into the creative process of Raglan's local talent. Visit over 65 artists working in an exciting and diverse range of media from recycled metal sculpture, grafitti art, textiles and ceramics to jewellery, photography and taxidermy, as well as the more traditional art forms, such as painting and illustration. Not only that, this year, RAW has also collaborated with a Country and Blues Music Festival and has workshops and installations for visitors too. Raw is a self-guided tour, where you can use our Raglan Arts Guide booklet and map, as well as our web site to help you plot your own route. You can start your tour at the Old School Arts Centre where you pick up a brochure, see some of the artist studios, get a feel for the art from each studio, and plan the rest of your day or weekend. There will also be a Preview Exhibition and 300x300 show where you can pick up a limited artwork for a fraction of the original price. This year, we also have “The Hatch”, an emerging artists show including 16 up and coming Whaingaroa artists. Join us for our opening cocktail night too at Iso Bistro. It’s a ticketed event and includes a welcome drink and hearty grazing table.