Wanganui has a vibrant and talented artistic community. Galleries and studios feature glass, painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, textiles and indigenous arts and crafts.

Studio artists tucked away in many of the heritage buildings are worth seeking out.

Pick up an Arts Trail Brochure from i-SITE Wanganui Visitor Centre and view the extensive range of styles and media of our artists as well as two nationally renowned institutions: the Sarjeant Gallery and the Whanganui Regional Museum.

Whanganui Regional Museum “If they gave an award for enjoyment and information per square metre this museum would be the best in the world.” Steven Johnson, California. “He pukenga wai, he nohoanga tangata, he nohoanga tangata, he putanga korero.” “Where there is a body of water, people settle, and where people settle, legends unfold.” The Whanganui Regional Museum is an essential stop in your exploration of a region renowned for its rich cultural heritage and dramatic natural landscape. Watt Street Wanganui Tel: (06) 349 1110 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.wanganui-museum.org.nz More info   Chronicle Glass Studio A highlight of any trip to Wanganui is a visit to Chronicle Glass Studio, situated in the heart of the historic Old Town. Chronicle Glass is a working/ teaching studio, where the visitor can view the glass blowing process, and see glass students in action. They also have a studio shop where you can view, and purchase, the stunning pieces on display. 2 Rutland Street Wangfanui Tel: (06) 347 1921 www.chronicleglass.co.nz More info   Festival of Glass In September main street shops come alive during Wanganui’s Festival of Glass. In February 2008, glass practitioners and enthusiasts will converge on Wanganui for the national conference of the New Zealand Society of Artists in Glass. Wanganui boasts a vibrant and unique glass movement, unmatched by other centres in New Zealand, and is quickly becoming a hotspot on the international glass map.  www.wanganuiglass.com More info   Sarjeant Gallery On the hill in Queens Park - the heart of art, culture and heritage in Wanganui. This magnificent neo-classical building is in a distinctive Greek cross shape with a thirteen metre high central dome and is widely recognised for the quality of its natural lighting. The Gallery houses 6000 artworks ranging from historic, international and New Zealand art to dynamic contemporary art including a strong focus on New Zealand photography. Visit the highly renowned Sarjeant Gallery and discover one of New Zealand’s most beautiful heritage buildings. Enjoy a diverse range of exhibitions in this unique architectural gem. Queens Park Wanganui Tel: (06) 349 0506 www.sarjeant.org.nz More info   The Grieg Gallery 54 Moana St Wanganui Tel: (06) 343 3333 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.juliegreig.co.nz More info   Black Sand Studio 1653, SH3 Maxwell Wanganui Tel: (06) 342 3707 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.blacksandstudio.co.nz More info   Wanganui Community Arts Centre 19 Taupo Quay Tel: (06) 345 1551 More info   Whanganui Artist’s Open Studios Weekend Held annually in late March/early April Artists open their studios to everyone wishing to see just what goes into creating an artwork … print making, painting, glass, ceramics, sculpture, music and multimedia works. www.whanganuiopenstudios.org.nz