Mercury Bay Art Escape  

Celebrate 20 years of artistic inspiration with the Mercury Bay Art Escape — our annual open studios event showcasing 50 talented artists across the stunning eastern coastline of the Coromandel Peninsula, from Whangapoua to Pauanui.Studios will be open for three days over the first two weekends in March, offering a unique opportunity to meet artists in their creative spaces, see works in progress, discover what inspires them, and purchase art directly from the makers.

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Gala Opening – Friday 6 March at Hot Waves Café
A highlight on the local calendar, this year’s gala features Keynote Speaker Dick Frizzell, one of New Zealand’s most iconic and beloved artists.