Art by the River
The answer lay right at the doorstep of the new premises, or more accurately the back door. Salt River Gallery, is named as a nod to Warkworth’s most unique feature, the tidal Mahurangi River which runs through the middle of town, and from both a physical and historical sense defines the town and provides it with a living, beating heart. Grant says it reminds him of the title of the famous nineties film, A River Runs Through It.
Before opening two other successful art galleries Sally and Grant had a long history in both the film and the advertising industries. Grant worked as a creative director for national and international advertising agencies and then as a commercials director for clients in New Zealand and around the world where he specialised in dialogue and comedy working with artists like Billy Connolly, Alexi Sayle and Timothy Spall.
Today Grant still keeps his hand in the creative business as a graphic designer, creative brand consultant and stills photographer working for large real estate developments, magazine and book publishing clients, and pursuing his personal photography which he sells to clients all over New Zealand and the world via Instagram and at the gallery.
Sally worked as a film and television producer and as CEO of Auckland agency Spearhead Communications. The pair discovered and cast a young Rachel Hunter in the famous Tip Top Trumpet commercial directed by Grant. Over the last 17 years she has operated a number of Matakana Village’s favourite stores.
Salt River Gallery is a unique, inspirational environment featuring an extensive, ever- changing portfolio of curated artworks from some of New Zealand’s most recognised destination for anyone who appreciates quality contemporary art, showing original paintings, large format prints, photography, drawings, ceramics and sculptures.
The Marshalls also offer Art and Design consultancy, providing vast experience and creative advice to assist clients with simplifying their art purchase decisions. A recent large art installation they undertook involved over 50 works of art for The Grove Apartments at Orewa Beach.
Salt River Gallery is located in the N.A.F. building by the roundabout at the bottom of Neville Street in Warkworth’s vibrant shopping and hospitality precinct. Open every day except Monday from 10am to 4pm, Sally and Grant look forward to welcoming you.
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