About Us
Mission
Create a vibrant and dynamic Taranaki region as an Arts and Creative hub, through the showcase of the talents and diversity of both emerging and established Taranaki artists.
Grow the contribution of art to the economic success of the region.
The establishment of a strong annual event aimed at attracting people from outside the region will build the capacity of the artist and related businesses ensuring financial sustainability.
Develop positive working relationships with art related organisations and interested businesses within Taranaki to enhance the development of art tourism in the region.
Event’s Mission
To provide the public with the opportunity to interact with the artist in the artist’s studio/workshop.
Our Core Purpose Vision:
To be New Zealand’s premier Arts Trail and community promoting Taranaki Arts and experience.
About us
Established in 2014, the Taranaki Arts Trail provides the public with a unique opportunity to meet with our talented local artists' in their studios and workshops. Ultimately, the Taranaki Arts Trail aims to build a greater understanding in the community of the processes involved and the skills required, in creating a work of art.
With the artists' studios open over the two weekends and many studios for the full ten days, this provides a great opportunity to visit and enjoy the artists' open studios. See the Artists page and brochure for more information on studio opening hours and facilities available.
The volcanic landscape of Taranaki with its ring of wild coastal beaches, green pastures, and myriad of clear streams and native bush, provides a rich landscape to explore and a visually inspiring backdrop for this annual event.
Taranaki is your destination this spring, find out about events and all the things you can see and do while you are here.
The Taranaki Arts Trail Committee
We meet fortnightly to maintain our Strategic Business Plan, Annual Plan and Budget.
Sue Kelly
Chairperson
Brian Cocker
Treasurer
Michelle Phelan
Secretary
Tetsu Garnett
Fundraising Coordinator
Sue Christian
Event Manager
Gabrielle Fawkner
Member
Rebecca Beyer
Member
Simon Raine
Member
Phil Taylor
Member
Michelle Forbes
Member
Julia Chochola
Member
