A NIGHT OF CELEBERATION: Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2019 recognised artistic achievement, diversity in the arts, and Arts in Corrections leaders. Thank you to Parliament and Minister Kelvin Davis for hosting the event, our volunteers and everyone who helped make it another wonderful celebration. Read more about the recipients and check out some of the photos on Flickr
Latest news updates
New show celebrates dancer’s 20-year career
1 October 2019
Aucklander Suzanne Cowan has been making a career out of dance for the past 20 years. Now, her first autobiographical solo show, Manifesto of a Good Cripple, will summarise those 20 years. Combining dance, film and theatre, Manifesto of a Good Cripple tells the story of Suzanne’s career as a dancer with a disability, discusses themes of identity, and provides an antidote to inspiration porn. Read more about Suzanne Cowan
Hats exhibition aims to break down stigma
6 September 2019
A Wellington exhibition, Get a Hat, Get a Head, is using hats to break down stigma around mental health and spark discussion in the wider Wellington community during Mental Health Awareness Week from 23 to 29 September. It opens on Monday 9 September in the Flux Gallery in Wellington Museum. Read more about the exhibition
Report presents findings about creative spaces
9 July 2019
A report, Understanding the Value of Creative Spaces, presents key findings from a survey of creative spaces throughout New Zealand, intended to provide key decision-makers and agencies with information about the sector to better understand how the sector operates, the services it provides and to whom. Read more about the report
Vincents Art Workshop to open more hours
9 July 2019
Vincents Arts Workshop in downtown Wellington will soon be opening its doors for another eight hours a week, including on Saturdays, thanks to additional funding from Wellington City Council. A delighted Glen McDonald, the Coordinator at Vincents Art Workshop, welcomes the funding to help meet the growing demand for its service. Read more about Vincents Art Workshop
Volunteers strengthen Pablos’ community
4 July 2019 
“Volunteers help strengthen the Pablos community. They really do contribute to every facet of this organisation and we’re extremely grateful for their support,” says Ellyn Rose Whatley, Director of Pablos Arts Studio. The Wellington creative space supports people’s mental health and wellbeing by providing a safe, nurturing space for creativity, as well as free materials, art tuition and art therapy. Read more about volunteers at Pablos
JOB VACANCY: Arts Access Aotearoa wishes to contract a specialist who can empower the Auckland community art sector’s creative spaces. Applications close 5pm 29 October
CALL FOR BETTER ACCESS: How accessible is Parliament and other spaces and places in the capital city? There's a long way to go, Henrietta Bollinger says in a 
VALUING CREATIVE SPACES: “We need to be taken seriously and acknowledged for the contribution we make to healthy communities.” Read Richard Benge’s opinion piece 
