Despite three postponements in two years, the Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) is now full steam ahead for a knock-out 2022 event. Firmly in the diary for Labour Weekend from 22-24 October, RAW promises to be better than ever after its two-year hiatus due to Covid.
The self-guided open studio art trail continues to attract top Raglan artists who want to connect with visitors, share new exploratory styles, and sell artwork which is especially developed for the three-day weekend. RAW co-ordinator Nicky Brzeska says the high standard of art attracts a loyal following of top art buyers from around the country, in addition to the hoardes of visitors seeking out a special piece.
“It will be well worth the wait as artists have had an extended period to produce and cherry pick high quality work to exhibit. Lots of our artists have also been experimenting with new styles, providing a broader range of work to choose from.”
The 40 artists for 2022 offer a broad range of media from sculpture, painting, photography, metal work and encaustic to print making, illustration, pottery, weaving, textile art and designer jewellery. For those wanting to do a bit of art buying ahead of Labour Weekend, the official RAW Preview Exhibition is open 10am-2pm at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre until October 24. “This is a fantastic way to see what’s on offer over Labour Weekend, plan your art trail route, or even secure an exclusive RAW piece ahead of the show,” Nicky says.
All details, including any changes to artist studio locations, can be found at www.raglanartsweekend.nz