Sunny weekend draws crowds to Raglan

Raglan looking good in the sun
Raglan looking good in the sun

A sunny start to anniversary weekend drew crowds to Raglan on Saturday and the sunny weather will continue on Sunday. Visitors filled the cafes, beaches and harbour.

Photographer Trevor Penfold (left) has his studio open towards the end fo Hills Road. Its a pleasant drive from SH 23 along a bush lined rural road
Photographer Trevor Penfold (left) has his studio open towards the end fo Hills Road. It’s a pleasant drive from SH 23 along a bush lined rural road

Many people were in town for the Raglan Arts Weekend with just under 40 artists having their studios open or at the Old School Arts Centre. Photographer Trevor Penfold has his wildlife and scenic work on display at his studio on Hills Road.

Karron Campbell in the Clay Shed behind the Old School Arts Centre
Karron Campbell in the Clay Shed behind the Old School Arts Centre

At the Raglan Old School Arts Centre in Stewart Street there is the Little Food Festival to tantalise your taste buds. Inside the Old School several artists have their work on display.  In the community gallery there is an exhibition with one piece from all artists taking part in the Arts Weekend.

What to see and when:

The Artists’ Open Studios will be open for viewing on Saturday 28 January, Sunday 29 January and Monday 30 January, from 10am to 3pm, with a select few open until 5pm.

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This year, a preview exhibition is running at the Old School Arts Centre Community Gallery in Stewart St between 10am and 3pm. It provides an introduction to each artist participating in Raglan Arts Weekend, with a selection of the exhibition showcase pieces. There are also some one-off, 300 x 300 mm pieces of artwork.

Some artists will also be running their open studios from the Old School Arts Centre and the Clay Shed will be open at the back.

Download your copy of the official 2017 Raglan Arts Weekend Guide HERE

 

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