Creative at Heart

20 years of the Kāpiti Arts Trail

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Award winning local artists

If you are an art lover then the Kāpiti Coast is the place for you. Many award winning artists call the Coast home, most of whom are involved in the annual Kāpiti Arts Trail held in November.

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Sculpture

The Kāpiti Coast has many beautiful sculptures that can be found in various outdoor locations around the District, not to mention resident sculptors, open during the year by appointment, and annually on the Kāpiti Arts Trail.

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Painting and drawing

Kāpiti attracts and inspires creativity, it's a magical combination of lifestyle, environment and the innovative people who move here. From traditional to cutting edge, soul-soothing to challenging, comfortable to provocative, Kāpiti painters create works that speak to all of us differently.

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Jewellery, fibre and textiles

Jewellery is a universal art form; and also the oldest one, predating cave painting by thousands of years.

Fibre and textile art has a place in many different cultures around the globe and is also used as a form of adornment and personal expression just like jewellery.

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Photography, tattoo and various media

Chances are stunning photographs of the Kāpiti Coast have enticed you to explore the outdoor pursuits, fine dining and distractions to suit all tastes that can be found here.

Far from just atmospheric sunset shots, local photographic artists capture the landscape, the mood and what makes the Kāpiti Coast so unique.

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The Kāpiti Coast is a living canvas

Local street artist Theo Arraj talks latest works and future moves

A new bird has joined the flock under Waikanae bridge, and Paraparaumu street artist Theo Arraj says it’s the first of many new pieces that will be appearing during 2020.

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Ceramics and Pottery

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If these walls could talk

An art space in a historic building

An iconic Paekākāriki building takes on a new life providing space for local artists.

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Art and exhibitions

Discover art workshops and exhibitions on the Kāpiti Coast

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Museums & Galleries

The Kāpiti Coast has a rich heritage and is home to wonderful, diverse museums and art galleries. Get your culture fix and find out what makes Kāpiti so special.