{"id":705,"date":"2026-04-13T13:17:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T01:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/?p=705"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:27:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T01:27:38","slug":"open-studios-waiheke-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/?p=705","title":{"rendered":"Open Studios Waiheke 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s that time of the year again and so looking forward to the long Kings Birthday Weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Studios Waiheke returns! Discover the creative heart of Waiheke Island at Open Studios Waiheke 2026, a vibrant event featuring over 50 artists across 30 participating Studios and Galleries throughout the island over King\u2019s Birthday Weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience art across a range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, textiles, jewellery and more. There\u2019s something for everyone with opportunities to see artist demonstrations, meet talented creators, and gain insight into their creative process. With exclusive artworks available for purchase this is a must-visit event for creative explorers, art lovers and collectors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Director Fiona Blanchard states&nbsp;<em>&#8216;Events like Open Studios Waiheke are an opportunity for us to celebrate our unique identity as a creative island and cultural destination.&#8217;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz\/events\/events\/open-studios-2026\/\">Get your tickets now<\/a> and plan for a fun, art filled creative weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSW-Logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" src=\"http:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSW-Logo-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"Open Studios Waiheke 2026\" class=\"wp-image-707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSW-Logo-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSW-Logo-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSW-Logo-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/OSW-Logo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kings Birthday Weekend 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/montage-ODSW-26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/montage-ODSW-26-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/montage-ODSW-26-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/montage-ODSW-26-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/montage-ODSW-26-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/montage-ODSW-26-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/montage-ODSW-26-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/montage-ODSW-26-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kimwesney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/montage-ODSW-26.jpg 1870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s that time of the year again and so looking forward to the long Kings Birthday Weekend! Open Studios Waiheke returns! Discover the creative heart of Waiheke Island at Open Studios Waiheke 2026, a vibrant event featuring over 50 artists across 30 participating Studios and Galleries throughout the island over King\u2019s Birthday Weekend. 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