Jeff Lockhart
Fantastic Gala Opening 2025
Huge gratitude to our guest speaker at the gala opening, Jeff Lockhart!
We had a fantastic opening night for the Showcase Exhibition and Open Studios 2025! Despite a little much-needed rain, the vibe was great, with 160 people joining the festivities, fun auction, art sales, and plenty of creative energy.
An inspiring talk from our guest speaker Jeff Lockhart who has spent the last 40 years weaving meaningful motifs and symbols into his paintings and prints, telling powerful stories through art.
Thanks to all who attended and Hot Waves Cafe for hosting us.
Also thanks to Jeff for donating two of his Pasifika prints for our auction.
Open Studios 2025
Open Studios 2025 is over for another year. We were thrilled to see increases in member artist numbers, studio visitor numbers, and sales compared to 2024 - an encouraging sign of growth and connection.
Thank you to all the studio visitors for your attendance, comments and sales.
Your encouragement fuels creativity and keeps the artistic spirit alive in our community.
Also thank you to those who purchased work and supported an artist.
Thank you to the weather gods who were very kind to us over both weekends.
We celebrate 20 years of Art Escape in 2026 so stay tuned for exciting new initiatives as we count down to this special event.
Artists in Residence
Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach.
To add to the art experience during the 2 weeks of Art Escape, there will be Artists in Residence at Hot Waves Café.
The Artists in Residence has proven to be a popular meeting place for art lovers to discuss their work and inspiration.
Join your friends for brunch or lunch, chat to the artists while they work, and consider joining the Art Escape 2026.
Sally Samins ~ Good Morning Sunshine
Showcase Exhibition
Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach.
The Showcase Exhibition is a great way to start your Open Studio visits.
See one work from each member and Group.
Call in to Hot Waves Cafe for great coffee, food, and vibes.
Vote for your favourite artwork and the artist with the most public votes wins the coveted People's Choice Award sponsored by Kaizen at Go Vino, Cooks Beach.
