2026 Corcoran French
Kaiapoi Art Expo
OPENING NIGHT
17 JULY 6 - 8PM
Sat 18 July 10am - 5pm
Sun 19 July 10am - 4pm
Gold Coin Entry
The 2026 Expo will feature:
159 artists exhibiting 950+ pieces of art
18 Waimakariri Schools
A special display from previous Peoples Choice Winners
A “Kaiapoi” themed competition
From The Ruins by Sam Young
Waimakariri Arts Trust
The Waimakariri Arts Trust is a charitable Trust (CC47138) and manages the Kaiapoi Art Expo.
Celebrating Twenty Years of the
Kaiapoi Art Expo
Twenty years of the Kaiapoi Art Expo and it just keeps getting better and better. Well that’s what we hear from our audience and judging by the numbers that turn up to take a look at the work of our talented Waimakariri artist, it’s true.
We hope 2026 will be another big year for art and artists.
You’ll find a few changes this year, we’ve changed some aspects of the layout to allow more space for an improved experience.
We’ve expanded into the upstairs former restaurant for the Schools Expo and some artist demonstrations.
And to celebrate our 20 years we’ve invited previous Public Choice winners to exhibit a special artwork which will be showcased on the stage.
Another birthday treat is an award for the best Kaiapoi themed painting and as usual the amazing support from our loyal sponsors has ensured this will be an event to remember.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Jackie Watson
Waimakariri Arts Trust Chairperson
PAK N SAVE SCHOOL ART EXPO
Pak ’n Save Rangiora are pleased to once again sponsor the 2026 School Art Expo.
Alongside the Kaiapoi Art Expo the School Art Expo features a fantastic display of paintings and drawings from Waimakariri schools.