South Coast Arts Trail

20/09/2026

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💕

The South Coast turned into one big gallery and studio for two days last weekend, and so many people enjoyed Wellington on a good day, both days, walking, scootering, biking and meandering through the hills, valleys and coastline, to find South Coast artists and their art.

Thank you to every artist who opened a door and community space to let people into their world. To our supporters and sponsors, for backing the South Coast Arts Trail and making it possible, and supporting a grassroots community arts weekend. To every volunteer who worked for months and to the volunteers who set up before anyone arrived and packed down long after everyone left. To the schools who showed us what they’d been working on all year. And to everyone who came to visit us, from visitors, locals, and everyone who’s supported this trail.

This is what Wellington’s South Coast looks like when art brings a whole community together. And we’ve loved every minute of it, so a big thank you!

Find the art. Find the South Coast.

18/09/2026

13/09/2026

Please support the businesses who support the South Coast Arts Trail and help make this wonderful community event possible.
New World Island Bay Empire Cinema & Eatery dubhub_islandbay The White Room Gallery Natty GRAMERCY Coucou pariwherogallery

12/09/2026

South Coast Arts Trail on today and tomorrow 12-13 September - see you on the trail.

12/09/2026

Film screenings of South Coast artists - ‘Art of Making’ at the Empire Cinema today at 1pm!

Tickets at Empire Cinema 🔗 in bio

10/09/2026

Edith Diggle

Edith’s paintings explore the beauty of the natural world, with subjects ranging from landscapes and seascapes to bush scenes and birds.

Her work aims to capture the essence of each place, evoking a sense of calm and creating a space to pause, observe, and feel recharged and inspired. This approach has also led to many commissioned works.

Edith is a past president and life member of Titirangi Painters, and is a member of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts and Watercolour New Zealand Inc.

Find Edith’s art at:
Island Bay Presbyterian Church, 88 The Parade, Island Bay

10/09/2026

Ōwhiro Bay School and Kindergarten

Step into the creative world of Ōwhiro Bay School and Ōwhiro Bay Kindy, one learning community coming together to explore The Buzzing of the Forest and show aroha for te taiao.

Celebrating the connections between our awa, Papatūānuku, Tāne Mahuta, and Tangaroa, this special exhibition brings together mixed media artworks that inspire curiosity, creativity, and kaitiakitanga.

Come and discover the children’s creative perspectives and celebrate their connection to the natural world.

Find the exhibition at:
Ōwhiro Bay School and Kindergarten, 96 Happy Valley Road, Ōwhiro Bay

Follow the signs from the front doors of Ōwhiro Bay School.

Discover more:
owhiro.school.nz

10/09/2026

Katie Williams

Katie’s creative journey began with a love of art, having majored in printmaking at art school before building a career in graphic design and advertising. Now, she is returning to her first love and bringing elements of her printmaking background into her painting practice.

Her current work explores what she describes as the flow of energy, playing with curves, light, and colour to create artworks that feel vibrant, fluid, and full of movement.

Find Katie’s art at:
St Hilda’s Island Bay Anglican Church, 311 The Parade, Island Bay

Discover more:
katie.williams.co.nz

09/09/2026

Andy Spain

Andy Spain is an award-winning photographer whose work explores architecture, people, and the urban environment. With more than 20 years of experience working across the UK and Aotearoa, he has developed a distinctive practice specialising in architectural and portrait photography.

His photographs capture more than buildings and places — they preserve memories, fleeting moments, and the often-overlooked beauty of the environments we call home.

Andy’s work has received numerous awards and accolades. In 2024, he was awarded the Ath Cup at the NZIA Awards for his significant contribution through photography. He was also presented with the NZIA President’s Award in 2022 for his contribution to architectural photography.

His work is held in the Alexander Turnbull Library collection, and in 2025 he served as a jury member for the NZIA Wellington local architecture awards.

Find Andy’s art at:
42 Tiber Street, Island Bay, Wellington

Andy Spain

08/09/2026

Sarah Nightingale

Sarah is an art therapist and printmaker who finds as much joy in the creative process as in the finished piece.

Her practice explores mixed printmaking processes, inspired by her discovery of screen printing while studying at art school in Liverpool. She continues to experiment with different techniques, textures, and layers to see what emerges.

For Sarah, there is a special magic in those moments when everything comes together — a sense of discovery that keeps her creating and looking forward to the next piece.

Find Sarah’s art at:
31 Ribble Street, Island Bay

Follow Sarah on Instagram:
Sarah Nightingale