The Arts Canterbury Open Studios will see more than 90 artists across 70 locations from Amberley to Ashburton, Banks Peninsula to Oxford opening their doors for this exciting FREE event. Discover artists living in your own neighbourhood or plan a trip further afield to explore the creative community that is thriving throughout Canterbury.

Visit artists at their studios - see where they work, experience a unique insight into their day to day creative processes, enjoy demos and the opportunity to speak with them about their experiences as an artist.

As well as artists in studios we also have galleries and art societies opening their doors for this event.

By downloading a FREE ticket for this event you will be entered into the draw to win a spot prize!

Spot prizes have been kindly donated by:

Lime Scooters

Whittakers

Ristretto

Arts Canterbury would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful sponsors, funders and the creatives that are taking part in this year's event. In particular we would like to thank our key sponsors Miles Toyota, Golden Homes and Riverside Limited. Without all of your support the Arts Canterbury Open Studios would not be possible.

For further information including an interactive map showing all 70 locations visit:

http://artscanterbury.org.nz/open-studios

Booklets and Map will be available to collect from the below locations

from 20th October.

Waimakariri

Golden Homes Showhome

3 McGarry Drive, Kaiapoi

Red Eight Cafe

143 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

Christchurch

Miles Toyota

221 Montreal Street

Golden Homes CBD Main Office and Showroom

135 St Asaph Street

Golden Homes Showhome Shop

Westfield Riccarton

Golden Homes Showhomes

232 Bealey Ave, Christchurch City

2 Benrogan Drive, Halswell

Riverside Market

Cnr Lichfield St & Oxford Tce, upstairs in Cantina area

Gordon Harris

The Drawing Room

Selwyn

Golden Homes Showhomes

34 and 36 Finstock Way, Rolleston

TeHuanui Gallery

17 South Terrace, Darfield

Ashburton

Golden Homes Showhome

2 Kay Way, Rakaia