A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Studios Waitākere 2026. So many studios opened their doors over the weekend, giving visitors the chance to meet local artists, see where they work and spend time with the art being made here in West Auckland.
Look back through the photo gallery
We visited a number of studios during the weekend and captured some of the artists, artworks and spaces along the way.
Browse the gallery below to revisit Open Studios Waitākere and get a glimpse of the creativity shared across West Auckland.
Thank you to all the artists who welcomed visitors into their studios and put so much work into preparing for the event. We’re also grateful to everyone who came out to explore, ask questions, share conversations and support local artists.
The weekend brought a mix of weather and competing commitments, but artists told us they had a successful event and loved taking part.
We loved hearing about the connections made and the work that found new homes.
Stories from the Studio continues
Open Studios Waitākere may be over for this year, but we’ll keep celebrating local artists throughout the year through Stories from the Studio.
We’ll share studio visits, artist profiles and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the work and spaces that make Waitākere’s creative community special.
Follow along here and on our social channels for more stories from the studios.
We look forward to seeing you at Open Studios Waitākere next year.