Franklin Arts Trail - 2021 Open Studios

Welcome to the 2021 Franklin Arts Trail "Open Studio" weekend.

There are over twenty studios and galleries between Big Bay on the Awhitu Peninsula, and Maraetai waiting to share their passion for making.

Discover the Franklin Districts amazing landscapes and vistas, from the steep valleys and views of the Awhitu Peninsula, to the miles of vegetables growing in Auckland's food bowl around Pukekohe, through Clevedon to the picturesque coast around Maraetai.

The Franklin Arts Trail aims to connect artists and art-lovers by providing a trail map and information to guide the visitor over two days in October.

It is our vision that the trail brings mutual satisfaction to both visitors exploring our beautiful Franklin region with its creative communities; and by providing Artists with opportunities to promote and sell their work.

This year's artists/studios include:

- Big Bay, Awhitu Peninsula, Waxeye Studios, Glenda Fisher and Tracey Majurey
- Big Bay, Grahams Beach Settlers Hall, Dave Bell, Screenprinter
- Awhitu Central, Peter Le Fevre and Gavin Kew
- Awhitu, Paul and Marietta Coney, Painters
- Pollok, Pollok Arts Coop
- Awhitu, Number 8 Rustic Designs - Corten Sculpture
- Waiuku, Jane Thorne, Painter
- Waiuku, Franklin Woodturners Club
- Clarks Beach, Jan Leonard, Calligrapher
- Karaka, Elaine Sharplin, Painter
- Pukekohe, Jane Crosbie, Painter
- Pukekohe, Jillian King, Painter
- Pukekohe, Franklin Arts Centre
- Tuakau, Adrian Bevis, Potter
- Aka Aka, Altered State Gallery, Sculpture, Steampunk
- Ramarama, Margaret Bray, Potter
- Clevedon, Art Industry, Gallery - local makers
- Clevedon, Clevedon Creatives, Gallery - local makers
- Clevedon, Katie Blundell, Painter and Printmaker
- Clevedon, Riverhaven Artand Sculpure Park (scheduled tours)
- Maraetai, Gallery 61, Carolyn Watt, Painter
- Maraetai, Marlene Keeley, Painter
- Maraetai, Danielle Fernandez, Mosaic Artist

Pick a day, and pick a side of Franklin to spend your time meeting makers and enjoy discovering a wealth of creativity.

Find a google map on our website, or closer to the time look out for a hardcopy or downloadable brochure.

Visit the Franklin Arts Trail website or email us at art@franklinartstrail.co.nz.