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During the last 15 years, Morrinsville Gallery  has celebrated the art and the people  that make our community a vibrant place to live!

Join us this Tuesday, 11 March  2025, at 10:30 am as  we are hosting our Arts on Tuesday – March event, with the lovely support of the Morrinsville Gallery Fundraising Committee.

Arts on Tuesday tickets are $10 for  adults and $2 for children. Your contribution helps to create a better future for our local community, we appreciate it.

Morning tea and light refreshments will be available during the event.

Engage in the conversation with Pepa Torre about her show 23, 24, 25…Life U-Turns…Fate? and the artists featured in the magical group show  2025 Gordonton Art & Design Trail.

We proudly invite you to enjoy four exceptional exhibitions at the creative spaces of the Morrinsville Gallery:

🎨🖌The Arts House Trust Gallery

Tracing Our Art History

4 March – 11 May, 2025

The Arts House Trust holds a collection of over 9500 works, covering a century of New Zealand art – from Francis Hodgkins to the contemporary. This exhibition presents mostly mid-century works from the Collection; featuring artists from a generation of New Zealand painters that emerged in the 1930s, whose main preoccupation was with place and local identity.

Artists included: A Lois White, Alan Gilderdale, Charles Tole, Desmond Wood, Doris Lusk, Garth Tapper, Helen Stewart, John Weeks, Louise Henderson, Peter Beadle, Ralph Hotere, Rita Angus, Rudolf Gopas, Ruth Browne, Selwyn Muru, and Toss Woollaston.

🎨🖌Whakaaturanga Gallery

2025 Gordonton Art & Design Trail ~ A celebration of their 5th anniversary

A wonderfully diverse group exhibition of current work by the Gordonton Arts & Design Trail participants – effectively a preview to this year’s trail. 

4 to 30 March 2025

Artists include Grant Taylor, Sally-Ann Riddell, Gemma Reid, Jacquie Haselden, Mindy Singh, Raewyn Fitch, Jessie Townsend, Deb Wood, Connie van der Walt, Karin Barr, and Bernadette Ballantyne.

In 2021, the Gordonton Art & Design Trail was established through the efforts of local artist Mindy Singh. This vibrant community is now celebrating its 5th Anniversary with a group exhibition. The aim of the event is to promote the trail and showcase a diverse array of art and mediums for the first time.

🎨🖌Community Gallery

23, 24, 25…Life U-Turns…Fate?

My 360-degree journey as a conversation starter

By Pepa Torre

4-28 March 2025

Photographer. Dancer. Singer. Connector. Immigrant. Radio Host. Spanish-kiwi. People lover. Storyteller. Flamenco enthusiast. Meet the talented artist Pepa Torre, get ready to be provoked by her multimedia installation, 23, 24, 25…Life U-Turns…Fate? and dive into the immersive photo cube experience for the first time ever.

Join Pepa for an intimate conversation as she reflects on her unique 360 o life journey from Spain to New Zealand through 25 years of exploring through time and generations.

🎨🖌Awatea – Shop Front Gallery

Gifted Hands, Reboot

Presented by The Morrinsville Gallery Shop Artists

4 to 30 March 2025

Due to popular demand, the Morrinsville Gallery Shop is returning! This exhibition provides artists with the opportunity to showcase their passions and inspiration, while visitors can appreciate the original creations. If you enjoy our gallery shop, you will love this show designed to highlight the artists’ talents. The exhibition features watercolour, acrylic, pastel, sand, glitter paintings, prints, sketches, and sculptures in glass and ceramics.

🎯Explore the rich narratives showcased in these diverse art exhibitions and take the chance to connect with our talented local artists.

Admission is free, and your generous contributions are appreciated.

Come and experience a blend of art and imagination! We look forward to seeing you there!

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The Morrinsville Art Gallery Charitable Trust celebrates its 15th Anniversary this year 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 approximately 35 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.