South Coast Arts Trail

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13-14 September 2025

Showcasing creative and diverse art from Wellington’s South Coast artists.

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The South Coast Arts Trail 2025 is proudly supported by Wellington City Council. Their support helps us celebrate creati...
14/09/2025

The South Coast Arts Trail 2025 is proudly supported by Wellington City Council.

Their support helps us celebrate creativity, connect our community, and showcase the incredible talent of the South Coast. 💛

Thank you, Wellington City Council, for backing local arts and culture !

💛 Sending Aroha to our koha donors 💛We are ever so grateful for the generosity of our koha contributors, whose support h...
14/09/2025

💛 Sending Aroha to our koha donors 💛

We are ever so grateful for the generosity of our koha contributors, whose support helps make the South Coast Arts Trail 2025 such a success.

Every contribution, big or small, goes a long way in bringing this celebration of creativity and community to life. 🌊🎨

From all of us on the Trail, ngā mihi nui, thank you!

🌟 A Massive Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🌟The 2025 South Coast Arts Trail has been an incredible celebration of creativity...
14/09/2025

🌟 A Massive Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🌟

The 2025 South Coast Arts Trail has been an incredible celebration of creativity and community and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our amazing sponsors.

✨ Gold Sponsors
🎬 Empire Cinema – Pat and team
🛒 Island Bay New World – Richard and team
🏡 Jodie Hanna - Harcourts Team Group Wellington

✨ Silver Sponsors
🎨 White Room Gallery – Fran DG and team
🧵 Natty – Cat

✨ Bronze Sponsors
🥐 Coucou – Kat, Rob, and team
🍷 Parla – Dean and team
🌊 South Coast Arts Studio – Joelle and her wonderful supporters

Each of you has worked so hard this weekend to welcome visitors and showcase the best of our South Coast.
From all of us on the Trail – thank you for your energy, generosity, and community spirit! 💛

Check out .island.bay, or for a hot drink to warm you up along the trail ☕️🚶🎨🌊
14/09/2025

Check out .island.bay, or for a hot drink to warm you up along the trail ☕️🚶🎨🌊

Art Walk and Talk Tour with Colin Feslier - Chair of The Southern Bays Historical Society. Tours start at 2pm Colin will...
13/09/2025

Art Walk and Talk Tour with Colin Feslier - Chair of The Southern Bays Historical Society.

Tours start at 2pm Colin will lead a free tour of Island Bay’s public art, starting at Island Bay Library.

Tours will take roughly 2.5 hours

If you’re looking for inspiration, head to St Francis de Sales School! 🎨✨Creativity is alive and thriving on the South C...
13/09/2025

If you’re looking for inspiration, head to St Francis de Sales School! 🎨✨

Creativity is alive and thriving on the South Coast and their latest artistic showcase proves it.

The next wave of creative talent is here, and it just might make you want to pick up a paintbrush yourself! 🖌️



St Francis de Sales School

Joe Bleakley is a veteran community arts events maker and artist. As part of The South Coast Arts Trail Joe is presenti...
12/09/2025

Joe Bleakley is a veteran community arts events maker and artist. As part of The South Coast Arts Trail Joe is presenting a slideshow and talk covering preproduction through to the finale of the Wellington Sun Festival - a large scale community event which was held in Oriental Bay in December 17, 1983.

Joe is doing two shows on both days of the trail. 10am and 4pm each day. To secure your seat at the illustrated talk please email: [email protected]

🌟 As part of the South Coast Arts Trail, we were thrilled to attend the opening of Chris McKeown’s exhibition last night...
12/09/2025

🌟 As part of the South Coast Arts Trail, we were thrilled to attend the opening of Chris McKeown’s exhibition last night!

Chris is an avid photographer who spends long nights chasing stars and capturing moments of stillness — and his work is absolutely stunning.

You can view the exhibition next to the Cloister Café at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion. Pop on the South Coast Arts Trail this weekend and experience it for yourself!

The cafe will be open on Saturday.
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🎉 Very cool art auction alert! 🎉We’re just helping spread the word about this awesome SFDS School fundraiser, and it's a...
07/09/2025

🎉 Very cool art auction alert! 🎉

We’re just helping spread the word about this awesome SFDS School fundraiser, and it's a good one!

A signed maquette of Solace in the Wind by renowned artist Max Patté is up for grabs on Trade Me, with all proceeds going to support amazing learning experiences for SFDS tamariki.

This is a 1/6 scale replica of the iconic Wellington waterfront sculpture, mounted on real wharf timber – and it’s already gaining serious interest. A must-see for art lovers and collectors!

🔗 Check out the auction here:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living/home-d%C3%A9cor/ornaments-sculptures/other/auction-5505569793.htm
⏰ Auction closes Friday 12th Sept, 8pm (during the SFDS Quiz Night)
Let’s help get the word out!

✨ South Coast Arts Trail – Artist Meet & Greet ✨What a fantastic evening on Thursday! It was wonderful to see so many of...
05/09/2025

✨ South Coast Arts Trail – Artist Meet & Greet ✨
What a fantastic evening on Thursday! It was wonderful to see so many of our 2025 South Coast Arts Trail artists come together as a collective – sharing ideas, stories, and creativity in a relaxed and supportive space.

Usually during the Trail, artists are busy welcoming visitors in their own studios, so opportunities like this to connect with one another and see each other’s work are rare and really special.

This gathering was a great reminder of the talent and heart that makes the South Coast Arts Trail such a vibrant community event.

A big thank you to Charlotte and Chris at for so generously allowing us to gather at the club – such a welcoming space for our creative community.

Hey South Coast whānau!As part of the South Coast Arts Trail 13-14 September 2025, we’ve had the privilege of capturing ...
05/09/2025

Hey South Coast whānau!

As part of the South Coast Arts Trail 13-14 September 2025, we’ve had the privilege of capturing a series of short films featuring some of our incredibly talented local artists. Created by local film company Craft Inc Films for South Coast locals.

This is more than just film, it’s a window into the creativity, heart, and stories that make our community so special. There are 15 short films in the series.

We’d love your help to share the magic. By liking, sharing, and spreading these films, you’re helping to lift up our local artists and shine a light on the creativity that thrives here in Island Bay and along our beautiful South Coast.

Let’s celebrate together and show the world the amazing talent we have right here at home!



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The South Coast Arts Trail map and booklet are now live on our website 🎨🌊 - 🔗 in bio, or go to our website: southcoastar...
03/09/2025

The South Coast Arts Trail map and booklet are now live on our website 🎨🌊 - 🔗 in bio, or go to our website: southcoastartstrail.co.nz

To ensure you get to see all the studios and exhibitions, whatever your method of travel, please take a look at our map. The icons tell you where to find studios, group exhibition spaces, public art, retail and café spots. You can download a printable copy on our website or use one of our printed booklets around the city, so you can wander the trail at your leisure!

As the trail is over two days you can pace yourself, allow time to browse the local shops, take in the spectacular views along our coast, have yourself a little picnic or pause for refreshments at one of our many local eateries. We hope you enjoy finding creativity around every corner in our wild little part of the world.

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