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Our Top Ten Tips
The Raglan Arts Weekend is NEXT weekend on 26th to 28th October – and we thought we’d share the Top 10 Tips on how to get the most out of the event!
- Familiarise yourself with the artists’ work ahead of time – check out our RAW website/ Instagram/ Facebook to see what grabs your attention.
- Visit our Preview Exhibition at the Old School Arts Centre to see 84 artworks from participating RAW artists – and secure a special artwork ahead of the weekend!
- Plan your route ahead of time – you can grab a Raglan Arts Guide brochure in stores around the country or download the brochure.
- Follow the flags! This is essential – they signpost the very best of Raglan’s talent and show you who is officially part of our trail.
- Don’t forget money! Some artists will have Eftpos, some will allow bank transfers but cash is always good for some of the smaller purchases.
- Parking in town – grab our guide for some guidance on areas to park. You can also park at Papahua Reserve and walk over the pedestrian bridge into town for the central studio locations.
- Don’t miss the opening night for The Hatch, with emerging artists in the Town Hall, on Friday 25th October.
- Make sure you get amongst it all and a little more hands-on with workshops, installations and interactive performances – check our guide for details.
- Follow RAW on social media – @raglanartsweekend for Instagram and @raglanart for Facebook or search #raglanartsweekend2024 to discover talent this year.
- Catch a gig with the Raglan Country and Blues Music Festival – buy tickets @humanitix.
…and please fill in our forms at the artists’ studios so RAW organisers can gather data and better tailor the event in future years.
See you on the trail!
The RAW Open Studio Art Trail is self-guided and runs Sat 26th to Mon 28th October 2024. Studios are open 10am to 5pm. RAW is a Creative Raglan event, brought to you by the Raglan Community Arts Council, a not-for-profit organisation. Visit www.raglanartsweekend.nz for more details about what’s on over RAW, or pick up a brochure from the Old School Arts Centre.
Download the RAW brochure HERE
