More than 60 artists will open their studios and shared spaces as part of the third edition of the Southland Arts Trail next month.
Arts Murihiku activator Lisa Benson said the event invited people to discover the rich creative fabric of Murihiku through visits to artists’ studios and pop-up exhibitions, spanning towns and rural areas, as well as the unique landscape of Rakiura Stewart Island.
"Southland Arts Trail 2024 is an opportunity to see how our region’s beauty inspires and affects a wide range of creative practices."
The event would begin on October 4 with a launch at the Invercargill Civic Theatre, followed by two weekends of open studios, exhibitions, and art experiences, she said.
"The trail gives locals and visitors the chance to connect directly with artists and experience Murihiku in a new, meaningful way."
The first weekend, on October 12, would feature artists from Invercargill, Bluff, Riverton, Ōrepuki, Tūātapere, Winton, Bluff, Seaward Downs and Stewart Island.
The second weekend, starting on October 18, would expand to eastern and northern areas including Gore, Mandeville, Waikaia, Wyndham, Seaward Downs, Lumsden and Te Anau. Maps and event details will be available online and all events are free to attend.
