2026 Corcoran French
Kaiapoi Art Expo
Thank you to everyone who supported the 2026 Corcoran French Kaiapoi Art Expo. The 2026 Expo featured:
159 artists exhibiting 950+ pieces of art
19 Local Schools exhibiting in the Pak ‘n Save School Art Expo
A special display on the stage from previous People’s Choice Winners
A “Kaiapoi” themed competition
Prints and cards were available to purchase from some of the exhibiting artists in the new School Expo Lounge
Artist demonstrations throughout the weekend
No. 002 By Esther Gane
2026 Peoples Choice Winner
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
To celebrate our 20 years artists were encouraged to submit one artwork each with the opportunity win an award for the best Kaiapoi themed painting.
Congratulations to Christine Watton and Mark Larsen who jointly won this special award with two incredible artworks.
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.