Raglan Arts Weekend

Raglan Arts Weekend RAGLAN ARTS WEEKEND
Labour Weekend 25 - 27 October 2025
Start at The Old School Arts Centre

It gives us great pleasure to announce that the lead artwork for RAW 2026 is.... SHORTYDUBS! Shortydubs (a.k.a. Brad Dri...
01/05/2026

It gives us great pleasure to announce that the lead artwork for RAW 2026 is....
SHORTYDUBS!

Shortydubs (a.k.a. Brad Dring) is no stranger to RAW and is simply going from strength to strength every year. His iconic style is proving to be a firm favourite amongst RAW visitors (Brad was one of our best sellers in the past two RAWs) and we are very proud to have one of his artworks profiling our event.

This is also a landmark year for Raglan with the WSL and we're also pleased we can give a subtle nod to this world surf event in our chosen artwork style for this year, from a Raglan artist who really seems to be making waves!

The chosen artwork is entitled 'Bored Riders' and it is a mixed media on wood panel artwork.

Brad's signature style will be featured on the Raglan Arts Guide front cover, as well as on signage and other marketing material.

Head to Shortydub's page to see his work: Shortydubs

We want to also give a massive shout out to Miguel from , our Raglan designer for RAW. He is the one making it all come together so beautifully... it's magic!

Raglan folks! Don't forget our Artist Huddle tonight. Come meet fellow artists and share your views on RAW 2026.If you’r...
02/03/2026

Raglan folks! Don't forget our Artist Huddle tonight. Come meet fellow artists and share your views on RAW 2026.

If you’re new to RAW, an established fave on the trail, or just a little inquisitive about how RAW could work for you, come join us tonight at 6pm.

We will share info from the 2025 artist survey, plus sales data. We will also share important registration info. Registration opens NEXT WEEK.

See you there!

Raglan Old School Arts Centre , 5 Stewart Street
Tonight, Tues, 3 March
6pm to 7.30pm.

Now the dust has settled a little... on behalf of our artist community here in Whaingaroa Raglan - we would love to THAN...
29/10/2025

Now the dust has settled a little... on behalf of our artist community here in Whaingaroa Raglan - we would love to THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Thanks for visiting all the studios and galleries, exhibitions and displays over the weekend.

If you want to continue to support our local artists - share their socials, encourage them, like their posts and buy their art!

RAW 2025 over 'n out!

This is an appreciation post for our many incredible visitors! Meet Gavin and Michelle McConnell who have huge respect f...
28/10/2025

This is an appreciation post for our many incredible visitors! Meet Gavin and Michelle McConnell who have huge respect from the organisers as they went to every single studio! See? It can be done! 🤣 We hope everyone had an amazing time, we were blown away by the visitors in town and the vibe and celebration of all our artists. We hope you enjoyed scanning in on our 15th anniversary, and congrats to our winner Rosemary Sloman who gets to enjoy a $1000 Raglan getaway at a brought to you by and .

Well that's a wrap for RAW. We are sad it's over, what the hell do we all do now?!!! Thank you to each and every one of ...
27/10/2025

Well that's a wrap for RAW. We are sad it's over, what the hell do we all do now?!!! Thank you to each and every one of our visitors, purchasers, conversationalists, voyeurs, art lovers, Raglan locals and everyone else in-between. We are filled to the brim with thanks and love. We will be in touch with a wee survey to help us improve. We always want to know how it was for you! Until next year. ❤️

Congratulations to our beautiful artists for all the mahi over the weekend. So stoked to see everyone sharing their crea...
26/10/2025

Congratulations to our beautiful artists for all the mahi over the weekend. So stoked to see everyone sharing their creativity and inspiring so many of us. Last day today, folks! Don't forget to scan the QR codes for your chance to win big with and and . Thank you to for being our flagship partner for this event and making so many initiatives you see possible. Yay for another day!

THE HATCH - our emerging artist exhibition has their opening on NOW at the Town Hall (from 6.30pm) - head down and suppo...
24/10/2025

THE HATCH - our emerging artist exhibition has their opening on NOW at the Town Hall (from 6.30pm) - head down and support our next wave of rising stars!

The Hatch is a great place to be this arts weekend, with a collective of emerging artists showcasing their work - so much talent in one place!
Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10-5 make sure you go and check them out!

A big thanks to Rangitahi Peninsula, Raglan , the Waikato District Creative Communities and Stageset for helping us put this on. And to Zasha Skye for curating and creating this awesome exhibition.

Not only is there our self-guided arts trail on this weekend, but many events...Head to some of the artist/exhibition op...
22/10/2025

Not only is there our self-guided arts trail on this weekend, but many events...

Head to some of the artist/exhibition openings on Friday night, including Seb Hart's at Raglan Tattoo, The Hatch opening at the town hall, next door in the supper room is Marrianne and Claudia's opening. Then pop down to Cross street to Chris Meek's opening.

We have live artist demos and displays including:
- Benjamin Grant's woodbending demo at 10-11am a The Hut on Sat & Sun
- Theo Arraj's live painting of a new mural next to the Raglan Museum
- A community Canvas with Yaniv Janson at the Old School Saturday 11.30am-1.30pm
- 5 minute quirky portraits with the Artful Dodgers at the Stewart St Church hall
- Live kinetic painting with Simon Dickey on Volcom Lane at 4-4.30pm Saturday

Plus locals know how good a Tony Sly seconds sale is - head down to the Wharf and grab yourself a bargain!

Listen to podcasts of interviews with artists on Raglan Community Radio.

And of course, the Raglan Country and Blues Festival is on this weekend too - you won't be bored!

There's a lot going on this week in our artists' studios, workshops, corners of their homes and inside their heads! Wish...
22/10/2025

There's a lot going on this week in our artists' studios, workshops, corners of their homes and inside their heads!

Wishing all our artists the best as they set up for RAW - just 3 sleeps away!


Look out for these 'Scan and Win' competition posters this year at each of our artist's studios...Scan the QR code to en...
22/10/2025

Look out for these 'Scan and Win' competition posters this year at each of our artist's studios...

Scan the QR code to enter a competition to win a $1000 accommodation voucher from Groundswell Property for a Raglan getaway.
Each studio = a new chance to scan. The more studios people visit, the more times they can enter.

Thanks to our sponsors Groundswell Property, Bayleys Raglan and Bayleys Waikato

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