Art Tours and Travel NZ

24/04/2026

Adelaide - part 2

Our second day in Adelaide had us visiting the incredible and taking a sneak preview of with thanks to Nikki and Lee-Anne Hall

A generous tour of all the departments and facilities is always amazing and envy inducing.

A visit to gallery and time with the amazing
Sera introduced us to her current exhibition and her varied textile practice.
had a show in the smaller gallery.
Thanks to all for the hosting.

We finished our time in Adelaide with a visit to two collectors homes. Amazing range of works. We have such gratitude for being welcomed into their homes and the passion they shared with us.

That’s a wrap. Sydney here we come.

22/04/2026

This week Art Travel is in Adelaide and Sydney on a Biennial / Biennale journey of discovery.

Our time in Adelaide had us across the 3 venues of the Adelaide Biennial curated by Ellie Buttrose. This Includes the Botanic Gardens, .adelaide and

We were lucky to spend time with the amazing curators Leigh Robb at AGSA and Gillian Brown at Samstag.

Some amazing work to be seen with themes and artists spread across more than one venues.

The Biennial was one of the main reasons we headed to Adelaide - but more next post.

25/03/2026

Last Post - A morning in New Plymouth

A morning to visit including the work by Debra Bustin.
Then a short journey of discovery.
Firstly at visiting - place of peace, understanding and reconciliation.
A well explained history or Taranaki, experience the settlers headstones and the grave of Charles Armitage Brown - friend and mentor of Keats.
Not to mention the suitably grand and forbidding trees surrounding the original church.

We also visited the amazing murals and Stations of the Cross by Michael Smither at St Joseph’s Church for the first time.

Great way to finish our tour.

If you are heading that way - stop by



in April
jewel.and.the.jeweller

Look forward to being back next year

23/03/2026

It was a rewarding Sunday and Monday at the .whanganui - which started with a visit to Kōwhai Park, then .paintings new studio.

Time with .g and Pam, as well as drop in on Emma Camden and James Kirkwood.

After lunch some fresh air at the beach and Bedford Studios.
Couldn’t leave Castlecliff without a visit to the extraordinary work of

Monday we dropped in for a visit to the before heading out of town to New Plymouth.

We stopped in Hāwera to visit the brand new Library and Gallery complex - quite something - and

That chap in purple - that is Graham, our driver with Take it Easy Tours. Lived here all his life but this was his first engagement with much of the art in his home town. He’s a convert!

Thanks to for the assistance and input this trip. One more day!

Love Whanganui, see ya next year

21/03/2026

Kicking off the year on tour in always welcoming Whanganui for .whanganui

We have enjoyed the lights in the Durieb Elevator tunnel, visited the Farmers Market, Rick Rudds Quartz Museum, , .gallery.nz Frances Stachel and an amazing experience at the home of Andrea du Chatenier

Not to forget coffee at .whanganui

Tomorrow is another day being cultural tourists - can’t wait!

01/03/2026

Join us at Gibbs Farm for a fun day out while supporting a good cause. Together we will find a cure for Friedreichs Ataxia!

23/02/2026

Looks like a great opportunity

The Hundertwasser Art Centre in partnership with Creative Northland are offering artists an opportunity to participate in our outdoor sculpture exhibition. Sculptures are dotted around the building and are part of the visitor experience of our unique art centre.

Submissions must be in a single PDF file and include all of the following:

Up to 250 words, artist statement about the sculpture
Size and weight of the artwork, and material(s) used. It is advised that the artwork is of a size that it is not ‘lost’ in an outdoor setting and is constructed of materials suitable for all weathers. The artwork must be of a size and weight easily manageable by two people.

Photos of the proposed finished artwork are recommended, or of similar finished artworks. Technical requirements and installation instructions.

Please also provide, as a second document:
Artist’s biography or CV.

Insurance will be covered by the Hundertwasser Art Centre.

Visit the Hundertwasser Art Centre to see the current sculptures or view current and past sculptures on the website.

Please send submissions to: [email protected] with the subject line ‘Call for Proposals’.

Submissions are due by 4pm on Friday 13th March 2026.

15/02/2026

Welcome to our (belated) first newsletter for the year - link below.

Covering

Travel Evenings / Japan
Walking Tours
Adelaide and Sydney Late Availability
Venice Bienale tour - confirmed departure
Art Around

https://mailchi.mp/arttravel/walk-talk-see-experience-art-in-2026

Artwork:
Darrell Sibosado, Galalan at Gumiri, 2023, Biennale of Sydney 2024

14/02/2026

It is great to be back meandering the galleries around the Uptown Art Loop.
Today the theme around the galleries seems to be ‘Things that are round’

bronze
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At


absolutely glowing

with great new works

Emily Karaka at .aotearoa

Julian Daspher serving major memories

at first time exhibition - great painting - not to be missed.

Worth consider getting a round of your own in I say.

03/02/2026

Still considering your art travel 2026 plans?

Is the Biennale of Sydney or Adelaide Biennial on your list of things to do?

Due to a cancellation we have 2 places available on our ᴀᴅᴇʟᴀɪᴅᴇ ʙɪᴇɴɴɪᴀʟ ᴀɴᴅ sʏᴅɴᴇʏ ʙɪᴇɴɴᴀʟᴇ ᴀʀᴛ ᴛᴏᴜʀ.

Departing Monday 20th April - Saturday 25th April with the fabulous Sue Gardiner.

A great opportunity to experience two Biennials / Biennales, two amazing cities, all with a great group and a lot of other things to see included.

Get in touch for more info or visit www.arttravel.co.nz