Sidney Nolan Trust to host internationally acclaimed artist Heather Morison for free arts programme.

Sidney Nolan Trust have today announced the next date for their CULTIVATE arts programme,
where they’ll welcome internationally acclaimed and Herefordshire-based artist Heather Morison of Studio Morison on Saturday 12th February at the Sidney Nolan Trust, Presteigne.

A free programme for young people aged 15 to 25, CULTIVATE is a new way for people interested
in art to meet other young creatives, generate new work and be led by highly acclaimed,
professional artists.

Morison, who now lives in Weobley, Herefordshire with her partner and co-creator Ivan Morison,
creates 'situationist' installations including their ‘happening’ in Bristol ‘I lost her near Fantasy Island. Life will not be the same…’ which depicted a jack-knifed lorry shed its load of 25,000 flowers
across Bristol City Centre. The Morison’s were also part of the SK8 Skatepark, Weobley's new
skate park, which attracts skaters from far and wide who are enjoying the chance to experience the free design of the ‘street plaza’.

On February 12th, Heather will present her practice and work with the Cultivate group on its recent
creative theme 'Illuminate’, exploring bespoke 'architectural' structures as place-makers, ‘holding
spaces’ for people and how to draw humans into a space for congregation.

Dr Emma Posey, Artist Lead, Cultivate said,
“Cultivate offers young people in this predominantly rural region the opportunity to explore
contemporary culture by meeting and working with professional artists, curators and creative
producers. The group explores making and sharing art, utilising the natural surroundings and
facilities at Sidney Nolan Trust’s wonderful ‘home’.

Posey added,
“This opportunity is for any young person with creative curiosity, no previous experience or want to
become a professional artist is necessary. The cultural sector is made up of a wide range of
creatives with a myriad of skills. Cultivate is highly social and provides a unique forum for young
people to meet other like-minded people their own age. ”

Learn more about CULTIVATE