We are excited to inform you about the launch of the new Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund, which is now open through Te Whatu Ora. This fund presents a significant opportunity for creative spaces involved in the mental health sector to secure substantial central government funding. For more details, visit the... Keep Reading
Local Community Newspapers: A Valuable Resource for Creative Spaces Local community newspapers serve as an excellent platform for sharing stories from creative spaces. Whether it's a feature story, an opinion piece, or a letter to the editor, publications like The Nelson Mail, The Post, the North Shore Times, and Hawke’s Bay Today provide... Keep Reading
Explore inclusivity in creative spaces with our expert speakers and workshops. Discover how to create neuro-inclusive and equitable environments that foster belonging and innovation. Learn about the healing power of arts practice in supporting trauma and integrating creative approaches into your organisational culture. Join us to gain valuable... Keep Reading
The "Telling Your Stories" section of the Ngā Wāhi Auaha Creative Spaces Conference 2024 highlights the power of storytelling in fostering connection, driving change and building communities. Why is it important to tell your story? This theme unpacks the value of storytelling to connect with people and motivate change.... Keep Reading
Supporting rugby players with brain injury is the aim of a pilot programme between Auckland creative space Connect the Dots and the Papatoetoe Rugby Club. Keep Reading
“I see everyone here as my family and very much miss them if I don’t come often enough. I feel welcomed and safe, with no judgements on how I feel, look, or what I do,” says artist and relief tutor Joke Bale in the recent publication Rā Whānau ki a King Street Artworks: Celebrating 25 years. Keep Reading
A video campaign by Arts Access Aotearoa highlights the value of creative spaces and the artists who attend them. The campaign’s key message is that creative spaces provide a nurturing, inclusive place where people can create and participate in the arts. Keep Reading
Insights into the role of art tutors at King Street Artworks in Masterton, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022, sparked an Arts Access Aotearoa project highlighting the role of art tutors and facilitators in creative spaces throughout New Zealand. Keep Reading
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