Creative spaces directory: Otago region

Creative spaces are community-based arts organisations and groups where people, often with limited access, can go to make art, participate in theatre, dance, music, film and creative writing. Find a creative space in Otago, or visit the national creative spaces directory.
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Artsenta

Address: 462 Princes Street, Dunedin
Artsenta is a shared art studio for tangata whaiora - people seeking wellbeing. Our kaupapa is wellbeing through creativity and community. We present a wide variety of creative opportunities, including arts and crafts, music and creative writing. We run regular beginner sessions, group activities, events and exhibitions. Materials and equipment are provided and our talented staff have a range of skills to share. Our creative space is accessible and non-clinical. No referral is required. However attendees must be receiving support for a mental health or addiction issue. Give us a call or if you’re in Ōtepoti, come and have a look around.  Visit the Artsenta website.
Contact: Paul McLellan-Smith, Director | 03 477 9566 | info@artsenta.org

Waitaki Creative Wellbeing

Address: St John’s Hall, 21 Exe Street, Oamaru
Artsenta has an art facilitator and peer support worker providing weekly creative wellbeing sessions in Oamaru. These sessions are an opportunity for anyone 18 years and over experiencing mental health, addiction or wellbeing challenges to be creative in a safe and supportive environment. All sessions are free to attend but places may be limited. Find out more on the Waitaki Creative Wellbeing Facebook page.
Contact: Keli 021 184 8470 or waitaki@artsenta.org

Wānaka Creative Wellbeing

Address: Wānaka Hub and Wanaka Arts Centre
Artsenta has an art facilitator and peer support worker providing weekly creative wellbeing sessions in Wānaka. These sessions are an opportunity for anyone 18 years and over experiencing mental health, addiction or wellbeing challenges to be creative in a safe and supportive environment. All sessions are free to attend but places may be limited. Find out more on the Wānaka Creative Wellington Facebook page. Contact: Nicky 027 468 3511 or wanaka@artsenta.org

Central Otago Creative Wellbeing

Address: Cromwell Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell
Artsenta has an art facilitator and peer support worker providing weekly creative wellbeing sessions in Cromwell. These sessions are an opportunity for anyone 18 years and over experiencing mental health, addiction or wellbeing challenges to be creative in a safe and supportive environment. All sessions are free to attend but places may be limited. Find out more on the Central Otago Facebook page.
Contact: central@artsenta.org

Studio2 & Margaret Freeman Gallery

Address: 147 Hillside Rd, Dunedin
Studio2 is an art studio and gallery where people with learning disability and the neurodivergent community can come together to make great art. We run 10 weekly sessions Monday to Friday 9am -noon and 1pm - 4pm. Our space is a vibrant addition to our community and the lives of the artists who attend. Central to the Studio2 kaupapa is assisting artists to show their work in public spaces, which is transforming the Ōtepoti environment, our understanding of art, who an artist is, and how we read disabled lives. Visit us on Instagram
Contact: Programme Facilitator | 03 455 5222 | artstudio@xtra.co.nz