ArtPoint FAQ
Answers to all your questions!
General FAQ
ArtPoint is a volunteer run umbrella arts group dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of Hobsonville Point and surrounds.
We launched in 2023 with a successful art trail featuring 36 artists and attracting over 400 visitors.
Our program has since expanded to include salons, workshops, and a yearly art trail.
ArtPoint is based in Hobsonville Point, Auckland, and the immediate surrounding areas.
Our flagship arts trail event runs yearly in November with our next art trail running from 10-4 on Saturday 23rd November 2024.
The art trail comprises exhibitions, arts workshops, open studios and more, held in local homes, garages, community venues, businesses and public spaces.
The art trail is open to any artists in the neighbourhood and surrounds, and is a highly accessible way for the wider community to access local arts, and connect with artists and other creatives.
Make a submission for the art trail here.
Participants FAQ
There are many ways you can participate in the art trail, for example:
– holding an exhibition in a local venue, or in your home or garage
– holding a live performance event
– running a creative workshop
– opening your studio to visitors
– holding an art stall at the market
There is no cost to being involved in the art trail, just the expectation that you will showcase your creative work, and be present on the day to represent the work.
We welcome events in the week running up to the art trail, such as performances or exhibition openings and and we will promote these alongside the art trail.
Make a submission here.
As an ArtPoint participant you get to be a part of a vibrant community event focusing on art and creativity. You’ll have opportunities to meet other local creatives and become part of a greater network in the neighborhood.
Your art trail event will be featured on both a digital map on our website and a printed map available up to three weeks prior to the event. We will promote the art trail through local networks, posters, flyers, and our e-newsletter. You are also encouraged to do additional promotion to enhance the success of your event.
The ArtPoint steering group does not organise venues, but we’ve put out a call for available spaces and will add any available spaces here. Since there are no dedicated arts spaces in Hobsonville Point, you may need to think creatively about how and where to present your work.
Yes, the art trail is a great opportunity to sell your work. However, it’s entirely up to you whether you choose to sell or simply showcase your art. Beyond selling, the event offers a platform to promote your brand, connect with potential clients, and build relationships within the community. Whether you’re looking to grow your audience or share your creative process, the art trail allows you to engage with art enthusiasts and fellow creatives in a way that best suits your goals.
ArtPoint organises the trail and handles the promotion, but we do not manage sales for participants. You are responsible for selling your own work directly to visitors.
No, ArtPoint does not take a commission on works sold during the art trail.
We aim to be inclusive of all artistic choices. You can still participate in the art trail, but please indicate on the submission form that your artwork is not suitable for children. This information will be marked on the art trail map, and we also request that you display a sign visibly outside your venue on the art trail day to inform visitors.
To promote your art trail event, you can:
• Use social media to share updates and engage with your audience.
• Interact with ArtPoint’s social media accounts (facebook and instagram)to increase visibility.
• Distribute Artpoint flyers and maps, in local community spaces and businesses.
• Encourage friends, family, and existing contacts to spread the word.
Yes, please use ArtPoint’s branding on your art trail promotion to ensure consistency and alignment with our overall branding. This helps to maintain a unified identity for the event and enhances recognition across all promotional materials.
Soon after the close of submissions for the 2024 art trail we will provide you with a logo file and specifications on how to use this.
We’d be excited to feature any theatre or performance event in the art trail. While you’ll need to secure your own venue, please include the details on the submission form. We can assist by suggesting possible spaces and will ensure your event is effectively promoted.
Absolutely, you can still be involved in the art trail. You can either organise your own space within the map area or organise a solo or group exhibition at one of the participating venues. While ArtPoint’s steering group does not handle venue arrangements, we will provide a list of available spaces on our website for you to contact.
Yes, you can still participate in the art trail. Whether you’re a first-time exhibitor or an experienced artist, we welcome your involvement. Just make sure to provide details about your work and how you’d like to participate on the submission form.
We’re delighted you want to be involved. If you’re hosting your own event for the art trail, please put in a submission here.
If you have a space and are happy to host an artist for the art trail day that’s , that’s great too. We’ve set up a form so that you can provide your details. We will then make these available to interested artists who can then contact you directly.
Art Trail visitors FAQ
The ArtPoint art trail is not linear, meaning there’s no set beginning or end. You can choose which venues or events to visit and when, keeping in mind the event hours.
Closer to the date, we will have an online map available that shows the addresses of all events.
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If the event on the ArtPoint digital map is at a private residence then the artist has decided to open a part of their home or business to ArtPoint patrons. Please be respectful of the spaces, and stay within the area the artist has their ArtPoint exhibition or open studio.
If the door is closed please knock once and don’t enter unless invited.
A few events, such as those at the Catalina Bay Farmer’s Market, run for slightly shorter hours than the main Artpoint event. Please check our digital map for hours.
There may be some unforeseen circumstances under which the artist needs to close their event early. We will do our best to keep our digital map up to date with such information. If the door to a venue is closed please knock once and don’t enter unless invited.
Some artists may be selling their works during the art trail. If you wish to buy an artwork on the day you can speak directly to the artist about the purchase.
If you decide after the day that you want to buy an artwork you saw, and you don’t know how to contact the artist directly, send us a message using the form below and we will do our best to put you in contact with the artist.
Please get in touch at info@artpoint.co.nz if you’re keen to support our events. We are