Creative spaces are organisations and places where people who experience barriers to participation can make art, or participate in artistic activities such as theatre, dance, circus, music, film and creative writing. Participants include people who are Deaf or hard of hearing; have learning, neurological or physical impairments; experience of mental distress; age-related vulnerability (senior citizens or vulnerable youth); and cultural isolation.
Arts Access Aotearoa works with the Creative Space Network to strengthen and advocate for each organisation. This includes professional development, funding advice, and relationship-building across the sector and in the wider community.