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 Photography Viv Trounson Mana Magazine February Issue 2000 |
Colleen E Waata-Urlich MFA (hons) BAA, JP Born 18.11.39, Te Kopuru, Northern Wairoa, Tai Tokerau/Northland, Aotearoa / New Zealand.Formative years: Oturei Marae Settlement and later the Oturei Block, bordering the Ripiro Beach and the Tasman Sea. Life with the extended whanau *, centred around Oturei Marae. Involvement with the Marae continues as an appointed Trustee and active committee member. Involved in a number of Maori Art organisations: Toi Maori Aotearoa - committee member of Te Atinga - Contemporary Maori Art National Committee; Kaihanga Uku Maori Clayworkers Assoc; Co-ordinator for Kauwae, National Maori Women Artists - promoting excellence and exhibition opportunities for Maori women artists; Regional Liaison person for Nga Puna Waihanga Tai Tokerau. Master of Fine Arts (Hon) Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland University and Bachelor of Applied Arts Tai Tokerau / Northland Polytechnic. Holds Trained Teacher qualifications. An appointed Justice of the Peace and Marriage Celebrant. * family Contact Address: 35 Cobham Ave, Dargaville. Phone/Fax: 09 439 7522 Email: colleen.urlich@xtra.co.nz Website Design: Artist & Gareth & Evan Morgan |
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