The next Arts on Tuesday on September the 2nd will feature a wonderful conversation with our guests for the day, Dorothy and John Wakeling who will be sharing with us parts of their amazing journey, the conception and emergence of their dream. Their discovery of the old quarry through its development into the taonga it is today. Hear how the creation of the Art-In-Nature Arboretum Trust is destined to see the Park into the future. If we have time we may also hear from an artist or two that have been fortunate to have work shown at the park in the past, how exhibiting alongside so many wonderful works and in such an inspiration and privilege.

Tatton was a wild King Country lad when he first enrolled in Art School in Dunedin in the mid-1980s. After two years, he set his sights on a Fine Arts course in Tasmania, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. Now, four decades later, he returns to Aotearoa with a rich legacy of sculptural practice and deep connections to the whenua.

Recently the Artist in Residence at Waitakaruru Sculpture Park Marcus is crafting a body of work that explores rural kaitiakitanga across both Tasmanian and Aotearoa landscapes. His sculptures draw on the shared ancestry of tree species—Nothofagus, Phyllocladus, and Dacrydium—relatives of our native beech, manoao, tanekaha, and rimu. These forms echo ancient Gondwanan ties and speak to the enduring relationship between land and people.

The Morrinsville Gallery Fundraising Committee is pleased to host this monthly event, designed to provide you with enlightening music and engaging conversations, including a Q&A session.

We are thrilled to announce artist Marcus Tatton will share insights about his current art practice and residency at The Sculpture Park in Waitakaruru, located in Scotsman’s Valley. He will also discuss his international career in creating public art sculptures, his drum-making business, and his upcoming show.

During your visit, be sure to enjoy the art show "On Paper," presented by our friends at The Arts House Trust. Don’t miss the exhibition "Where Colour Lives" by Meg Gaddum in the Whakaaturanga Gallery. We also invite you to explore the adjacent show, "Our Art Journey," in the Community Gallery, which features a vibrant display of creativity and colour from students at Morrinsville College. Additionally, experience our unique live art event, the Cow Art Festival 2025, where more than 16 local artists will be painting a cow on a rotating basis.

Fundraising tickets for Arts on Tuesday are just $15 for adults and koha for children under 12 years. As always, a delicious morning tea featuring home-baked treats (mostly gluten-free) will be served, providing an enjoyable aspect of the morning alongside fellowship and lively conversation.

Your contribution helps create a better future for our local community by supporting the invaluable Morrinsville Gallery, and we deeply appreciate it.

Remember to mark your calendar and check our website regularly—we gather for Arts on Tuesdays once a month. We look forward to seeing you there!

We do not charge entry for visiting our exhibitions, and donations are always greatly appreciated.

As a non-profit organisation, we rely entirely on community support. Our efforts would not be possible without the help of donors, volunteers, and community members like you.

Thank you for being an integral part of our community and our story.

We are open 
10 am – 3 pm Tuesday to Friday and 11 am- 3 pm on weekends.
Free entry for all our wonderful community! 
Donations are very welcome
For more information, please contact us at info@morrinsvillegallery.org.nz. 

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