Come and see hundreds of artworks from Waimakariri artists on display over two days under one roof at the Kaiapoi Club, plus the School Art Expo from Waimakariri Schools. The 2024 Expo will be the biggest yet! The expo displays a wide range of art disciplines by local art groups and individual artists, all under one roof, over 2 days. An event not to be missed, block out the weekend of July 6th an
d July 7th 2024, open from 10am to 5pm at the Kaiapoi Club, Raven Quay, Kaiapoi. Entry is via gold coin only. Still going strong in its 18th year, on show will be 800 artworks from 140 artists including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, textiles, woodwork and more, something for all art lovers. Alongside the Expo is the very popular School Art Expo sponsored by Pak'N Save Rangiora featuring a fantastic display of artworks from a wide group of Waimakariri Schools. On display is a varied array of artistic interpretations of life in our community through the skills of painters, drawers, potters, weavers, jewelers and sculptors. Whether the medium is clay, metal, paper, canvas or fabric the result will be sure to fascinate anyone interested in the expression of art in its many forms. On Saturday Have A Go at being an artist for the day by visiting the very popular Have-A-Go event downstairs at the Kaiapoi Club 10am to 5pm. There will be various mediums of art where you can have a go! Pottery, painting, collage, embroidery, felting, photography, quilting, weaving and more. Plus, if that isn't enough to entice you out to Kaiapoi, the Blackwell's carpark will be host once again to the now famous Blackwell's Live Ice Sculpting event kicking off at 12.30pm followed by the Blackwell's Fire and Ice market starting at 4.30pm. The Kaiapoi Art Expo offers emerging artists, from beginners to professionals and crafts people an opportunity to display and develop their talents. We offer a unique environment and opportunity for artists who thrive on the ability to interact with other artists, visitors and allied art groups. We invite you to join us in this supportive, social and inspirational environment celebrating our local arts and artists. A comprehensive catalogue is available as you enter the Kaiapoi Art Expo.
