Kiwis in LA Art Show Returns to Santa Monica in October 2026
I’m excited to share that I’ll be exhibiting once again at the Kiwis in LA Art Show and Wine Tasting, returning to Santa Monica on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
After a seven-year hiatus, the event is returning to Santa Monica Studios 3026 at the Santa Monica Airport. The last Kiwis in LA show, held in 2019, brought together nearly 1,000 Kiwis and Angelenos for an evening celebrating New Zealand art, wine, food and entertainment.
As a New Zealand-born artist now based in California, I’ve always loved the connection this event creates between the two places that have shaped so much of my life and work. I’m delighted to be returning as a participating artist this year.
The Paintings Going to Kiwis in LA
The paintings I’ll be exhibiting are already finished and ready for the show.
Each is an original palette knife painting and reflects the textured, expressive approach that has become central to my work. I’ll share more about the individual paintings as we get closer to the exhibition.
Kiwis in LA Art Show & Wine Tasting 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Gallery open from midday
Reception: 6:00–10:00pm
Santa Monica Studios 3026
3026 Airport Avenue
Santa Monica, California 90405
If you’re in Los Angeles or Southern California, I’d love to see you there.
In the meantime, you can explore my current collection of original palette knife paintings and follow along as I share more from the studio leading up to the show.
— Lisa Elley