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Dagley, Arthur, 1919-1998 (Person)
SummaryArthur Dagley was born in Hastings on the 21st of June, 1919. As a toddler he moved to Tauranga, where his parents opened a large drapery. As a young man Arthur worked in the drapery, but also studied art under other well known artists including Claudia Jarman, Paul Olds, Louise Henderson, Rudi Gopas, Garth Tapper and Colin McCahon.
Arthur's artistic style was generally more abstract, and he often incorporated mixed media into his work. He produced many landscapes, seascapes, portraits and figures, but he was especially interested in the Tauranga port and shipping.
Arthur first exhibited his art in Elizabeth Street in 1966. He continued to spend at least three decades of his life as a professional artist. Though he operated his own private gallery, he always hoped for Tauranga to open a public gallery.
In 1968 he was a finalist for the Benson & Hedges Art Award, and a recipient of the National Bank Art Award in 1973.
Arthur passed away in Tauranga on the 1st of August, 1998.
SourcesTauranga Historical Society (2019). 'Arthur Dagley'. Retrieved 01/02/2024.McCauley, Debbie (2021). 'Arthur Ellison Dagley'. Biography on Find a Grave, database and images. Memorial ID: 232784850. Retrieved 05/02/2024.'Arthur Dagley'. (1998). Certified copy of death certificate for Arthur Dagley, 01 August 1998. Reference number 1998/15720. Retrieved from BDM Online.
Arthur's artistic style was generally more abstract, and he often incorporated mixed media into his work. He produced many landscapes, seascapes, portraits and figures, but he was especially interested in the Tauranga port and shipping.
Arthur first exhibited his art in Elizabeth Street in 1966. He continued to spend at least three decades of his life as a professional artist. Though he operated his own private gallery, he always hoped for Tauranga to open a public gallery.
In 1968 he was a finalist for the Benson & Hedges Art Award, and a recipient of the National Bank Art Award in 1973.
Arthur passed away in Tauranga on the 1st of August, 1998.
SourcesTauranga Historical Society (2019). 'Arthur Dagley'. Retrieved 01/02/2024.McCauley, Debbie (2021). 'Arthur Ellison Dagley'. Biography on Find a Grave, database and images. Memorial ID: 232784850. Retrieved 05/02/2024.'Arthur Dagley'. (1998). Certified copy of death certificate for Arthur Dagley, 01 August 1998. Reference number 1998/15720. Retrieved from BDM Online. Photographs
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First Name(s)Arthur EllisonSurnameDagleyGenderMaleDate of Birth21st June 1919Place of BirthHastings, Hawkes BayDate of Death1st August 1998Place of DeathTaurangaPlace of Burial/CremationPyes Pā Memorial ParkOccupationArtist
SurnameDagleyGenderMaleDate of Birth21st June 1919Place of BirthHastings, Hawkes BayDate of Death1st August 1998Place of DeathTaurangaPlace of Burial/CremationPyes Pā Memorial ParkOccupationArtistWhānau
MotherLydia Anne Dagley (née McEldowney)FatherArthur Dagley
FatherArthur DagleyPartner
PartnerBetty DagleyDate Married1949
Date Married1949Admin
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Type of ContributionLibrary authorityTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries, Dagley, Arthur, 1919-1998 (Person). Pae Korokī, accessed 08/06/2026, https://paekoroki.tauranga.govt.nz/nodes/view/101449
