Meet Michael “Monty” Montgomerie: the first Beautify Waitara mural underway this week is being created by award winning artist Michael (“Monty”) Montgomerie.
Monty grew up in Waitara, attended Waitara Central School and Waitara High School, has travelled the world and won awards for his art and design work.
For Monty, art really has become life and life has become art, with an extensive career spanning New Zealand, USA, UK, Dubai and Australia.
Thanks to Beautify Waitara and supporters he is back, sharing his knowledge and skills with local rangatahi. His career shows what might be possible with courage, commitment and opportunities. Monty is inspirational.
