About Open Studios Kaipātiki
Open Studios Kaipātiki is an annual weekend opportunity for artists resident in the Kaipātiki Local Board area to open their studios to the public.
The weekend will provide the opportunity for the community to meet local artists, see art in action, purchase local artwork and learn about the creative process. Visitors have the opportunity to visit the studios of some of Auckland’s most celebrated artists including sculptors, painters, jewellers, illustrators, ceramic artists and photographers.
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How it works
There's no set route and no booking, you build your own self-guided tour and go at your own pace.
From October, the printed brochure and map will be available, listing every participating studio with its address and opening days. Pick them up from local libraries, cafés and galleries across the ranges, or request one in the post and we'll send you a copy. Choose the studios you'd like to see, plan a loop, and drive it over the weekend on your own or with friends. Most people focus on one or two areas rather than trying to see everything, the ranges are bigger than they look, and half the pleasure is the drive between studios.
You'd also do well to download the Open Studios Kaipātiki App, hosted on Auckland Stories. It's free, and gives you a second self-guided tour with a built-in Google map for easy navigation between studios, handy if you'd rather not juggle a paper map while driving.
Studios are open 10am–4pm on both days. It's free, it's family friendly, and you're welcome to visit as many or as few studios as you like.
Open Studios Kaipātiki is produced by Lightbox Projects and has been supported by the Kaipātiki Local Board since 2025
The Kaipātiki Area
Open Studios Kaipātiki spans the Kaipātiki Local Board area – from Birkenhead Point to Glenfield, Beach Haven to Northcote, and everywhere in between.
The area is known for its mix of established neighbourhoods, lush reserves and walkways, rich Māori heritage, and a growing population of creative professionals. It’s home to vibrant town centres, diverse communities, and hidden pockets of artistic talent.
Kaipātiki includes the suburbs of:
Bayview, Beach Haven, Birkenhead, Birkenhead Point, Chatswood, Birkdale, Northcote, Northcote Point, Glenfield, Hillcrest, Totara Vale, Marlborough, Sunnybrae, Wairau Valley and Windy Ridge.
You’ll be able to explore studios by suburb using our online map (coming soon), and plan a route that suits your interests and your pace.