Kāpiti Coast Arts Scene

The Kāpiti Coast is abundant with talented artists and creatives, from award-winning painters to unique potters and a number of renowned performance venues. Lose yourself in the Kāpiti Coast arts scene.

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Kāpiti Coast as a living canvas

Street artist Theo Arraj continues to wow by using long-standing structures across Kāpiti as canvasses for his art. His ongoing work transforms the bland into the extraordinary.

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Award winning Kāpiti 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 every November.

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Must-Visit Galleries

Hundreds of artists and many galleries and studios have ensured that Kāpiti has long been recognised as one of New Zealand's most creative regions. Use the info below to plan your own visit or join us every November for the annual Kāpiti Arts Trail to see artists at work.

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Open Air Art

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 artists create works that speak to all of us differently.

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Sculptures and Installations

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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Kāpiti Arts Trail

Every November for more than 20 years, the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail has surprised and delighted visitors, inviting you to explore a wonderland of artist studios, galleries and shared spaces.

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