What are creative spaces?

Creative spaces are community arts organisations that provide support and opportunities to make art for people with limited opportunities to do so.They are places of sharing, learning, support and creative expression, where people can experience fulfilment, a sense of achievement and self-esteem. There are more than 80 creative spaces in communities throughout New Zealand. Some encourage an informal, drop-in approach while others prefer a structured approach, with programmes and workshops in writing, visual and performing arts. Read more about creative spaces

In this section

Creative spaces directory

View creative spaces from around New Zealand.They are listed according to region and then alphabetically under that region. View Creative spaces directory...

Where art made a difference

The stories in this section are about people who participate in the arts, thanks to the support of creative spaces. View Where art made a difference...

Profiles

Creative spaces from Northland to Southland provide access to the arts for marginalised people and communities. This section profiles some of these creative spaces. View Profiles...