Lower Hutt Art Trail 2026
17 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026
Off-site
Event Description
The Lower Hutt Art Trail returns for 2026, featuring over 50 artists from across the region. Alongside many returning favourites, this year welcomes a number of exciting new artists. With more than 30 stops, this free, self-guided trail showcases a diverse range of creative disciplines – including painting, pottery, printmaking, collage, textiles, weaving, woodwork, glass, jewellery, metalwork, and mixed media – across studios, pop-ups, and galleries throughout the city. Special exhibitions will also run at Hutt Art, The Dowse, The Petone Depot, the Historic Police Station & Jail, and The Learning Connexion. Plan your route at www.lowerhuttarttrail.co.nz, or pick up a free printed guide from late August at libraries, cafés, galleries, and shops across Lower Hutt, with selected locations in Wellington. New for 2026: Collect stickers from seven stops on the back of your guide to go in the draw to win some great prizes. See the guide for details.
Email address for event enquiries: [email protected]
When
17 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026
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