2 hours
Duration
One of the 5 art precincts in Wellington
Location
Fortnightly, Saturday
Frequency

In hiatus til further notice

Discover and explore Wellington’s different precincts of fine contemporary dealer art galleries. Each fortnight 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.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Wellington art galleries – check schedule for meeting location.
DEPARTURE TIME 11am
BOOKING DETAILS We would love to receive your booking and have different payment options to suit what you like to use:

Book and pay online now – see the Book Now button to the right bottom corner

Or

Come along and pay in person by cash (exact change please).

We will always welcome you even if you just turn up!

For last minute bookings, cancellations, or if you are running late or can’t find us phone Mary Jane on 0212132257, Mary on0211867712 or Kate on 0274246844

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 Do wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals. Have a drink and snack before the tour. There is an invite to coffee after the tour.

Spring Season 2022

Being a small group, when we are in galleries we can social distance. We expect people to be fully Vaxxed. You are invited to wear a mask should you wish.

What stunning and varied exhibitions we have. Expect to be delighted, fascinated, intrigued and informed.

All tours start at 11 am. We expect the tour will be 2 hours. You are invited to join us for coffee after the tour.

February 11 Te Aro Meet in the Foyer of the QT Art Hotel 90 Cable St

February 25 The Waterfront Walk. Meet at the Portrait Gallery

March 11 Willis St Meet at Play_Station 233 Willis St

March 25 Cuba Mall Meet in the foyer of Toi Poneke 69 Able Smith St

April 1 Special event: Tour Whanganui Studios

April 8 Easter Weekend – No Walk

April 15 Te Aro Meet at Bowen Galleries Ghuznee St

April 29 The Waterfront Walk. Meet at the Portrait Gallery

May 13  Willis St Meet at Play_Station 233 Willis St

May 27 Cuba Mall Meet in the foyer of Toi Poneke 69 Able Smith St

June 10 Special Event: Adam Gallery and Victoria University Collection

Tour Reviews

4.86 based on 8 reviews
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

October 12, 2016

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

August 11, 2022

Always a great way to spend a Saturday morning and keep up with the latest of contemporary art. No pressure to buy but sometimes I just must get a new piece! Love these tours

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