Wellington Walk & Talk Art Precinct (fortnightly)

2 hours

Duration

One of the 5 art precincts in Wellington

Location

Fortnightly, Saturday

Frequency

Discover and explore Wellington’s different precincts of fine contemporary dealer art galleries. Each week join the group of excited art lovers to discover a different cluster of galleries. With ever changing exhibitions of emerging, mid-career and established artists we are thrilled to discover new artistic expressions. We are introduced to the gallery, gallerist, the exhibition and sometimes we are lucky to get to talk with an artist. We get all the extras of being with a guide the gallerists know and respect. Returning several weeks later to new exhibitions and new fabulous experiences.

This Season we are so delighted to be offering two new Walks: the Te Ara/Courtney Pl Walk and the Ngakau/Civic Square Walk.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Wellington art galleries – check schedule for meeting location.
DEPARTURE TIME	11am
BOOKING DETAILS	We would love to receive your booking online through the box on your right. Alternatively you can email us: info@artexplore.co.nz OR phone: 0211883933Bookings are confirmed on payment.

We have several payment options to suit what you like to use:

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Come along and pay in person by cash.

For last minute bookings, cancellations, or if you are running late or can’t find us phone 021 188-3933

Ask about our Discount Card to receive every 5th walk free.

We do appreciate if you let us know if you cant come.

CANCELLATION

Once payment has been made and your booking is confirmed, refunds are not available. If you are unable to attend, ArtExplore is happy to provide a voucher that is valid for 6 months. If ArtExplore is forced to cancel a booked tour, payments will be fully refunded. HANDY TIPS Comfortable walking shoes or sandals are a must (no dress shoes). Have a drink and snack before the tour. There is an invite to coffee after the tour. [/vc_row]

2018 Spring Season

Sept 1 Cuba Mall #1 Meeting at Toi Poneke 61 Abel Smith St

Sept 15 New Pukeahu Precinct with a mix of galleries and public art. This tour is only taken once a season. Meeting at Toi Poneke 61 Abel Smith St

Sept 29 Te Aro Meeting in the Foyer of the stunning Museum Hotel

Oct 13 New Te Ngakau/Civic Square Precinct. Meeting under the Neil Dawson Fern Ball – What a start!

Oct 27 Cuba Mall Due to unforeseen family circumstances this Walk & Talk has been cancelled

Nov 1 Special Tour level 4 Museum Hotel Meeting in the Foyer of the stunning Museum Hotel CONFIRMED

Artexplore guide and curator Mark Amery will lead a very special one time only opportunity for the public to visit all 25 rooms of the new QT Wellington (formerly Museum Art Hotel) fourth floor to see work commissioned from 19 NZ artists for each room and the corridors. After this the rooms are bookable and not accessible except to guests, one night at a time!

Nov 10 Cuba Mall Meeting at Toi Poneke 61 Abel Smith St

We are excited to be back in the Cuba Mall and surrounds art precinct. The galleries will be selected by Mark or Mary Jane as there are just too many to get to! We’ll meet at Toi Poneke, likely go around the corner to {Suite} along the Mall to Bartley and Company, maybe McLeavy Gallery, Enjoy, Hamish MaKay Bowen Gallery, Hopkinson Mossman; Robert Heald; or even play_station. There is too much. We will be guided by Mark or Mary Jane to the best options.

Nov 24 Te Aro, meeting in the stunning Museum hotel foyer.

For the second time we are back in this brand new Walk & Talk! Wow. Meeting in the extraordinary foyer of the Museum Hotel. Spend some time luxuriating in the foyer and hear about the works from Mark Amery. Then we walk to the newly opened earthquake proof Photospace. Stalling by the always intriguing Courtney Pl Lightboxes before going to the fascinating Potochi Paterwocki , finishing at the artist run space Playstation.

Look for the end of year dinner under the Salon Events Tab

Tour Reviews

4.86 based on 7 reviews

Judy

August 26, 2016

Thanks for the art walk today. Really enjoyed it. wonderful hearing about the artists and the galleries. Great to meet new people. Thanks again

Lorena

October 12, 2016

That really catpures the spirit of it. Thanks for posting.

Mark

November 2, 2016

A great walk Saturday which started meeting Hobart artist Nick Goodwolf. Also featured David Cauchi, Terri Stringer little appreciated public sculpture, play_station and Meanwhile.

Lucy

April 9, 2017

Another terrific Art Explore Saturday with Mark. We saw a great many public sculptures around the Lower Lambton Quay areas in the sunshine before finishing up with two half-hour blocks at the Portrait Gallery and at the Academy of Fine Arts near the waterfront.

Lucy

April 30, 2017

I have been attending and helping out with Art Explore walks for some time now and have loved every minute! Their latest themed walk set the group on a tour of the traditional, contemporary and often quirky at four of Wellington’s best sites for exhibiting jewellery. A bonus was getting to visit The Makers work space on Abel Smith Street for a tour of the studio and a play-by play of the displayed pieces by co-founder Annie Collins. Stay for the coffee and fantastic conversation after the walk is over. I have been attending and helping out with Art Explore walks for some time now and have loved every minute! Their latest themed walk set the group on a tour of the traditional, contemporary and often quirky at four of Wellington’s best sites for exhibiting jewellery. A bonus was getting to visit The Makers work space on Abel Smith Street for a tour of the studio and a play-by play of the displayed pieces by co-founder Annie Collins. Stay for the coffee and fantastic conversation after the walk is over.

Ciaran

May 22, 2017

Thank you for the tour Mark.
Some great little art spots, most of them I didn’t even know existed and the ones I did know of, hadn’t been to yet. Added bonus of sharing your knowledge of the history of the buildings and public arts and spaces along the way. A great way to spend a couple of hours on a Saturday morning and learnt a bit more about this wonderful little city.
Not to mention met a wonderful group of people, all art enthusiasts themselves. Looking forward to the next tour.

Caril

September 4, 2017

Comments from the First Spring Walk & Talk and art Precinct: SUSI Another great art tour exploring a variety of galleries and diverse range of current exhibitions. Thank you. MARY Very worthwhile first time on art walk, thanks ROBYN My first art walk n feeling so inspired ! Lovely people too JOHN A very enjoyable three hours. What a diversity of art is being produced! Nice to meet everyone. TREVOR Ditto Ditto…. Thanks Mark & Lorraine for hosting the 1st of the new seasons arts tour. The works by Brett Graham @ Bartley & Company are exceptional.