Creative Spaces Nz

Communities reap so many benefits from creative spaces, but why? By looking at how they benefit the locals and its visitors, we can see that creative spaces bring people together, break barriers and shape a city's culture!

Why are creative spaces so important in New Zealand and why are SpacetoCo proud of working with them? Because creativity and spaces have something in common: they bring people of all types together! When you combine the two and get creative spaces, so much magic happens to a community and its visitors.

For the locals

Creative spaces unlock the potential of a community by helping its locals through artistic activities. Firstly, people who are interested in the arts are able to practice their skills at these spaces, which can help them find employment or other opportunities. For example, someone who is keen to start a podcast could book the recording studio at the 312 Hub in Auckland's Onehunga and make it happen! Artists can also give back to the community by sharing their wealth of knowledge and ideas to all types of people by running classes at these spaces. Nothing breaks down barriers and encourages participation quite like creativity. Some people even find it easier to make social connections at a dance class than at work, and a place like Te Kete Aronui's many rehearsal rooms for dance are great spaces for this!

For the greater city

A city's culture is shaped quite a bit by what artistic activities are going on! Take the many events happening in Auckland for example, like its many theatre shows, dance recitals, music concerts and art exhibitions. All of these creative events give character to a place and draw people in from far and wide to experience it first hand. This means that creative spaces are a must for any city that wants to be attractive to visitors. Where would a city be without the rehearsal spaces like Room 94 in central Auckland for bands to practice before their gigs? Or the Lake House Arts' gallery to exhibit work from budding artists? Creative expression, encouraged by these spaces, make people care about its city which in turn make out-of-towners excited to visit!

The benefits of creative spaces are endless, so New Zealand, let's celebrate them! How? Take a class at a local community hall to learn a new skill like design, or watch a local film at the cinemas. Maybe even support the arts by donating to organisations that fund these activities. Or if you're a creative yourself, book one of SpacetoCo's amazing creative spaces and run a class for your community!