Weather a little too rainy for the beach? Then why not take a tour of Raglan’s galleries? Here are five within easy walking distance of town – which means a cafe is never far away.
Show Off, Aotearoa.
2 Bow Street
For beautiful jewellery and art. Featuring work from local artists including Jane Galloway, Peggy Lee and Jenny Rhodes.
Happy Easter Sale starts Sat 3rd April.
Matapihi Art Gallery
34 Bow Street
Local and national artists. Ceramics, jewellery, weaving, fine art, Miri Miri massage.
Keep an eye out for their monthly music nights.
Jet Collective
Bow Street
Funky and original art, jewellery, ceramics, clothing and accessories. Find pieces from local artists including Hayley Hamilton, Karla Stevenson, Chris Meek, Jo Sweeney and Jillian Lankshear.
Combined Artist Studios
11 Bankart Street (behind Atamira)
Raglan’s newest gallery opened its doors last week. Currently exhibiting artwork by Glen Leslie, part of “The Underwater Collective.”
Raglan Old School Arts Centre
Stewart Street
Currently showing ‘Raglan Artists @ Easter’
Open 10am — 3pm every day except Good Friday until 9 April.
