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New Whangārei gallery solely for artists who upcycle
15 May, 2021 04:00 AM
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Jonelle Halkett is one of four foundation artists based at the new Whangārei gallery. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Jonelle Halkett is one of four foundation artists based at the new Whangārei gallery. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Jenny Ling is the Northern Advocate s feature writer and news reporterjenny.ling@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat
A new gallery has opened in Whangārei for creative residents who make upcycled art. Reporter Jenny Ling talks to designer Shelly Matiu who got the new venture off the ground. For the past decade, Northland