The Gullies Photo: supplied
The beautiful Rangitikei region - running alongside the river of the same name from the Manawatu to Ruapehu - is better known as a place depicted by artists than for its arts scene.
It’s famous as the rural landscape depicted by painter Peter McIntyre in the mid 20th century.
Laura Morrison Photo: supplied
One notable recent initiative however, is bringing contemporary artists to the region. Laura and Richard Morrison own a sizable sheep and beef farm. Laura is an avid art collector and three years ago they set up The Gullies artists residency. So we thought we'd give Laura a call for this week's Regional Wrap.
Their third resident artist, Hamish Coleman, will come for eight weeks in January. He follows fine artists, Andrew McLeod and Caroline McQuarrie. As well as accommodation, a stipend and 60 hectares of native bush on the farm, there’s a purpose-built studio with views to Ruapehu.
Laura Morrison is keen to build strong connections between the arts and agricultural worlds, and joins Mark Amery on Culture 101 for this week’s Regional Wrap.
The Gullies Photo: supplied
