Cabinet art is back in 2022

Cabinet Art is back in Rangitīkei, building on last year’s very successful round of murals, and the call is out now for artists.

Two cabinet murals were complete in the Rangitīkei district last year. One by Jade Gray, entitled Save the Bees, and the other by Ali Hale Tilley, entitled Tui’s Drinking Nectar.

Jade’s mural shows honeycombs flowing with honey and bees who have put in all if the hard work to keep our planet green and beautiful, while Ali’s celebrates the colour and joy of indigenous flora and fauna across the Rangitīkei District.

This year five cabinets have been chosen, three in Marton, one in Bulls and another in Taihape, and artists are encouraged to get their designs in before the deadline of August 31.

Mayor Andy Watson says he’s really keen to see as many artists put their designs forward as possible.

“We know we have some truly awesome artists in our district and what better way that to have their talents displayed for all to see,” he said.

The project, which sees some of the more frequently tagged cabinets painted in art works, has been very successful so Chorus has again partnered with Rangitīkei District Council to extend its reach further.

Chorus Community Relations Manager Jo Seddon says that it makes sense to partner with local councils, as they have the same goal in mind to discourage graffiti vandalism.

“It is great to work with local councils when it comes to choosing cabinets and designs as they know what their communities need,” she says.

“Rangitīkei District Council has nominated the five cabinets for beautification and we’re really looking forward to seeing what local artists come up with.”

Councils Property Manager, Sheryl Srhoj will be co-ordinating designs and artists again and says it is a great opportunity for artists to showcase their talents to not only the Rangitīkei community but also the wider world.

“This is a win-win for our communities. Not only do we get fantastic art works in our streetscape, but also it provides work for and promotion of our local artists,” she said.

Requests for designs are now open and the winning design for each cabinet will be chosen from entries received.

Information can be found on Chorus’ dedicated webpage.

All finished art will be included on the Chorus website and will be considered for the 2023 Chorus Cabinet Art calendar, copies of which are sent around the world.

Existing murals can be seen here.

More information: Jo Seddon, Chorus Community Relations Manager 027 655 5135

Media release originally published by Chorus.