The McCahon House Trust was established in 1999, to recognise the life and art of Colin McCahon during the transformative period where the family lived in Titirangi. The McCahon House Trust upholds this by offering the Parehuia Artist Residency, where artists are offered a place to live on site, as well as an artist studio to work out of.
This is a wonderful programme that has been designed to support Artists at these pivotal moments in their career. The residency providing time, space, and support for artists to really hone into the development of their practice.
Helping in supporting this great program to stay thriving The McCahon House Trust has recently announced a nationwide raffle of one Judy Millar's Major works, Hard Epic. The initiative drawing on the historic Art Union tradition, as well as marking the twentieth anniversary of the Parehuia Artist residency. The raffle Inviting the wider public to help participate in the sustaining of this wonderful art program.
Judy Millar is one of Aotearoa’s most distinguished and internationally acclaimed artists, producing breathtaking large-scale abstract paintings. Millar holds a close place in her heart for the Parehuia artist residency, as she was the very first artist to be invited to live and work on site. Her time there came at a pivotal time in her artistic career, and provided her time to focus on her practice.
Millar now serves as a trustee of the McCahon house and is passionate about giving back to the next generation of artists here in Aotearoa.
Maya caught up with Judy about the raffle, and the importance of the Parehuia Artist Residency.