BOP Open Studios 2025 | Meet the Makers, Explore the Studios

Schedule

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 11:30 pm to Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Bay of Plenty, NZ | Tauranga, BP

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FREE event | Open daily from 9.30am – 4.30pm
Discover the creative heart of the Bay of Plenty on this self-guided art trail!
BOP Open Studios invites you to step inside the studios of painters, potters, sculptors, jewellers, textile artists, printmakers and more. From Athenree to Pukehina and everywhere in between.
Meet the makers, explore their creative spaces, and get up close with original artworks. Whether you're a collector, a casual browser, or just curious, this is a rare chance to see behind the scenes and connect with the artists who bring the Bay to life.
✨ No tickets. No commission. Just art.
Full artist map and details available closer to the event at
👉 https://www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz/bop-open-studios/
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Bay of Plenty, NZ, Tauranga, New Zealand

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