The 2024 Southland Art Trail - and the 'official' opening of my Art Studio - took place over 2 weekends in October. The Southland Business Chamber's giant scissors (aka 'Mister Choppie') were on hand to facilitate the job 💝 - with the first visitors of the day present to witness the 'chop'.
Previous Art Trails
2024 was the third year of the Art Trail and both previous events have been fantastic - 2024 followed suit. In 2022 I had carloads of friends arrive, in 2023 it was mostly couples or people on their own... 2024 brought a mix! If you're wondering who future Art Trails are for - they're for anyone!
(2023 Art Trail scenes ⬆)
Where and When
The Penny Drops' Studio was open from 10am-5.30pm each day of the Art Trail: 12-13 Oct and 19-20 Oct at 440 Seaward Downs Gorge Road.
For other Art Trail addresses and information, see Arts Murihiku's website:
(Getting ready for the 2024 Art Trail ⬆)
The Great Southern Roadtrip Collection
The opening weekend was also be the first chance to see a new collection of bokeh paintings (un)focusing on landscapes around the deep south - from Wanaka to Cromwell, Queenstown, Te Anau, Gore and Invercargill.
(Snippets of some of the new art ⬆)
Art Trail Highlights
Seeing your entries in my visitor book, finally having art on the walls and these incredible art biscuits!!
Cutting the official red ribbon with giant scissors - doing art puzzles and drinking blooming tea!
Thank you to everyone who came - and if you'd like to pop out another time, you're welcome to flick me a message and we can make a time that suits us both.
x Mel
P.S. I should probably mention the incredible Aurora the night before! Just wow!! Is this auspicious? Let's assume so x
