Mangawhai Art Trail

03/03/2026

And that is wrap for the 2026 Mangawhai Art Trail. We were extremely lucky with the weather! Visitor numbers and sales were extraordinary. Thank you to all artists who participated, all visitors and buyers. Let's do it again next yearrrrrrr!!!! Mangawhai Artists Incorporated

28/02/2026

28/02/2026

Today is day 2 of our Art Trail, all venues open except nr.1.
It was a very busy day yesterday for all venues and we were lucky with the weather. Hope today can be the same. Come on out and enjoy over 50 artists who can't wait to welcome you and talk about their work!
Support local!!!!

27/02/2026

The sun is shining, the Mangawhai Art Trail is ON! This weekend. Get your maps from the Gallery, the Mangawhai Museum, Tourist information, Cove Cafe and all participating artists.

27/02/2026

#12 on our Art Trail map: The Stylish Home Collective.
Andrea Gardner, Ann Connew, Chris Cowley-Thomson, Janine Brougham, Kathy Park, Marion Bilton, Shirley Emerson.

Figurative ceramic sculptures and oil paintings, combined with bold, playful abstract mixed media, originals, prints.

https://www.mangawhaiartists.org/all-profiles/janine-brougham
https://www.mangawhaiartists.org/all-profiles/shirley-emerson

Shirley grew up in Northland, marrying young and travelling extensively. The sudden loss of her husband and a friend's suggestion that she pursue art, led her to classes and workshop after workshop. She was hooked!Living at Mangawhai Heads, close to family, since 2008, Shirley enjoys walking, ukulel...

27/02/2026

#13 on our Art Trail map: Sarah C design.
A mix of local artwork and creative gifts.

Vibrant NZ indoor & outdoor wall art from Mangawhai artist Sarah C. Art for fences, gardens, indoors & outdoors walls, gifts, ceramics & more.

27/02/2026

#14 on our Art Trail map: Jill Guillemin.
Ceramic and multi media animals, birds, replica houses, native trees.

I commenced sculpting about 35 years ago Mac Treliving and Marilyn Wheeler - two inspirational potters were to set me on a great journey with sculpting.At Auckland Studio Potters I participated in some wonderful workshops with Duncan Shearer and Brendan Adams. During that time I took a two year Glaz...

27/02/2026

#15 on our Art Trail map: Gayle Forster: Patterns and shapes shaped by the environment and natural forces.
13 Grove Road

Gayle’s symbolic, expressive and colourful works reflect changes that occur within ourenvironment either through human intervention or natural forces. Since her move to Mangawhai Heads over 10 years ago, her themes reflect the area that she now lives. The following exhibitions are inspired by the ...