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Photos: TUKU: Open Studio exhibition at Puke Ariki

Photos: TUKU: Open Studio exhibition at Puke Ariki
Tony Skilling

Tony Skilling

14 June 2026

Art ExhibitionArts & Culture Puke Ariki
The TUKU: Open Studio exhibition at Puke Ariki invites visitors to watch emerging Taranaki artists create art in real time.

Have you checked out the TUKU: Open Studio exhibition at Puke Ariki yet? 🎨

Instead of just looking at finished pieces hanging on a wall, this unique exhibition invites you to step inside the creative process.

You can watch some of Taranaki’s talented emerging artists create in realtime.

It’s a fun and interactive way to connect with local artists, seeing the dedication behind the craft, and support homegrown talent.

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TUKU Open Studio Puke Ariki Taranaki Artists Art Exhibition
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