CELEBRATING OUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY
Cow Art Festival 2025: Continues at the back of the Arts House Trust space.
Come and see beautiful the New Arts House Trust show - Works on Paper and while you are there catch up on the progress of our Cow-laboration.
Thanks to our incredible community, the first stage of the Cow Art Festival 2025 was a joyful celebration of creativity, culture, and connection in the heart of the Mighty Waikato.
🌟Your generosity empowers us to continue fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming farming district—where art, culture, and tourism flourish side by side.
🌟 Join the Morrinsville Gallery family and help shape the future of our region through creativity, collaboration, and community spirit.
Over sixteen talented local artists have been painting our beloved cow live, guided by curator Elizabeth Borrows and supported by our dedicated Fundraising Committee. This vibrant journey will culminate in the grand unveiling of our newly renovated cow—currently known as "Mooloo"—this October.
"Mooloo" will debut a stunning new design and a brand-new name, continuing her proud legacy as part of one of New Zealand’s most dynamic street art projects: the Morrinsville Herd of Cows.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Colin and Sharyn Fabish from Professionals Real Estate Morrinsville for generously transferring ownership of "Mooloo" to the gallery.
We also celebrate the champions of well-being and connection across the Waikato. Our deepest gratitude goes to the Seales Family Trust, Saz Kebab, Bayleys Real Estate, House of Travel, Resene, Health and Safety Connexions, Power Farming for their generous support of the Cow Art Festival 2025.
đź’› A special note of appreciation to all the artists, volunteers, and financial supporters who have made this festival possible. Your passion and commitment continue to inspire.
đź“ž Yes, you can still join us!
Contact Gina Barreto: 027 889 7791
📧 director@morrinsvillegallery.org.nz
Together, we’re shaping a vibrant future—one brushstroke at a time.
Thank you for your unwavering support over the past 15 years. Your generosity has made all the difference—and together, we’re shaping a brighter, more creative future for the Mighty Waikato.
Picture Credits
Huge thanks to artists Elisa Hyde-Hills, Alicia Weir, Summer Okey, Bernadette Ballantyne, Stevie Fiske, Liz Borrows, Las Flamencas performers Laura GarcĂa de Mora and Pepa Torre, volunteer Jeanette Crook, Saz from Saz Kebab, Your Way Kia Roha team, Brenda Johnson, Liz Borrows and Cathy Balvert for their amazing support and vibrant contributions!
Morrinsville Art Gallery Volunteers
The Morrinsville Art Gallery Charitable Trust celebrates it's 15th Anniversary in October 2025 as the proud heart of community art in the Matamata-Piako District!
We work passionately to create a welcoming and vibrant space for both locals and visitors in Morrinsville and throughout the beautiful Waikato Region.
As a charitable trust, our small team includes a director and a curator-gallery assistant, supported by more than 40 amazing volunteers, many of whom have been with us for over 10 years. Our dedicated board of directors provides invaluable guidance as we plan for the future. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates local and national artists from various multicultural backgrounds. With a diverse array of exhibitions and events, we aim to inspire and connect with our community through the magic of art, creativity, and culture.
Our mission is to inspire everyone who visits our continuously evolving exhibitions. We proudly support the creative community, organizations, and schools with whom we collaborate.
We are continually seeking new ways to engage and grow together. Please contact us at info@morrinsvillegallery.org.nz.
Morrinsville is such a lively and creative hub for art and culture in our district and the Waikato Region, and we're truly excited to be part of it all! Visit us and experience the wonderful power of celebrating our creative community!
Thank you so much for your support during the last 15 years. We could not have made it without your generous contribution.
Morrisville Art Gallery roof under renovation
Replacement of the Morrinsville Art Gallery Skylights Project
Morrinsville Gallery is set to enjoy ten brand-new skylights in 2025 for its main art space, thanks to the generous support of Chorus.
-Chorus, which owns the old NZ Post building where Morrinsville Gallery operates, is leading the project to replace the skylights with assistance from some of New Zealand's most experienced companies, including Programmed and GrĂĽn Group.
Morrinsville, Waikato — March 2025
Chorus is leading the project to replace the ten old skylights of main art space for the Morrinsville Art Gallery this year with new ones. With the involvement of top-tier companies such as Programmed and Grün Group, the project officially began on January 28 and is expected to last at least six weeks. Upon completion, the renovation will enhance the experience for the creative community and visitors to the Morrinsville Gallery, the most significant art and culture hub in the Matamata-Piako District. “Chorus is delighted to be supporting the community on this important project,” says Jo Seddon, Community Relations Lead at Chorus. “It’s not every day we have the opportunity to see our buildings used in such a vibrant and creative way, and we’re incredibly proud to partner with the gallery in its mission to contribute to the cultural heart of Morrinsville.”Graham Shortland, chair of the Morrinsville Gallery Art Charitable Trust board, explains why this project is crucial for the community: "The Morrinsville Gallery is a unique art and creative hub for the district and region. Its uniqueness comes from how it interacts with artists—many of whom are local—and the revolving exhibitions that attract numerous locals and visitors to the district. We are fortunate to receive support from organizations like Chorus, allowing us to create and maintain a valuable creative space for the community over the last 15 years. The original building was erected in 1962, and the existing skylights have suffered from time and bad weather, especially in the past five years, leading to potential leaks. Chorus has generously financed the entire project to replace the ten skylights for new ones, enabling the community to continue benefit from natural light, which is an energy-efficient option we want to keep for the future generations”.
During the reroofing project, neighbours and visitors to the Morrinsville Gallery will notice some changes in the building's roof appearance, including scaffold erection and building wrapping. However, normal gallery hours will remain unaffected. Visitors may experience a low level of noise due to construction activities.
All neighbours of the building have been informed that some usual parking spots at the back will be unavailable. Contractors will ensure regular access to the area. We encourage the public to avoid circulating or parking at the back of the building unless necessary, as it may be busy with contractor work. Please, if you have any questions regarding this project, you can contact Gina Barreto, director of the Morrinsville Gallery at director@morrinsvillegallery.org.nz., mobile 027 889779.
On behalf of the Morrinsville Gallery Family, we apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during the completion of this important project.