The White Room Creative Space

The White Room Creative Space With its own dedicated creative space, it has become an exciting and successful place where artists can explore and showcase their artistic potential.

The White Room is a creative studio that works to removes barriers to making art for people with learning disabilities and other under-served community members. The White Room Community Creative Space was developed in late 2014 in response to a growing need to foster and develop the creative talent of people supported by SkillWise. The White Room advocates for the artists inclusion in contemporary arts practice through supporting their art making, participation in exhibitions and other creative projects. Recently we have begun a new outreach programme, which aims to increase access to, and participation in, creative activities for groups of people in Ōtautahi who experience barriers to participation.

It is shaping up to be a busy Saturday at The White Room with Jager and Matthew's exhibition opening at The Shed Gallery...
08/09/2026

It is shaping up to be a busy Saturday at The White Room with Jager and Matthew's exhibition opening at The Shed Gallery and Adult Learners' Week Open Day, where everyone is welcome to come and try out various art and creative activities including collage, zine making, colouring and cut-up poetry. We might throw in a few refreshments as well 😀🥐
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Artsenta Ōtepoti - Dunedin are hosting ‘Toi Piringa, The Art of Connection’, a symposium exploring creativity and wellbe...
08/09/2026

Artsenta Ōtepoti - Dunedin are hosting ‘Toi Piringa, The Art of Connection’, a symposium exploring creativity and wellbeing, to celebrate their 40th anniversary during this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Wednesday 14th October.

Artist Isaac Tait and Arts Facilitator Caz Steele will be presenting on their shared experience of accessing arts funding, and creating and curating an exhibition through a disability lens.

Isaac and Caz will be presenting alongside an incredible selection of artists, arts spaces and mental health advocates from across Aotearoa - congratulations Isaac and Caz being selected to present is a huge achievement.

If you’re in Ōtepoti, head along and be part of the conversation!

Tickets are linked below or available via the Artsenta website.

https://events.humanitix.com/toi-piringa-the-art-of-connection

We need a name for The White Room mascot, some of the suggestions so far are Dolly, Adelaide, Artemis. If you think you ...
05/09/2026

We need a name for The White Room mascot, some of the suggestions so far are Dolly, Adelaide, Artemis. If you think you have a good idea for a name come and visit us at otautahi_zinefest

We are at the otautahi_zinefest come and visit open until 4pm
04/09/2026

We are at the otautahi_zinefest come and visit open until 4pm

We are sponsoring the award for the best zine on accessibility and disability, so drop your zines off tomorrow and Sunda...
03/09/2026

We are sponsoring the award for the best zine on accessibility and disability, so drop your zines off tomorrow and Sunday at Ōtautahi Zinefest at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Wow, we just had the most incredible donation of art supplies from a local art lover, Jo! Over 50 canvases, paints, high...
02/09/2026

Wow, we just had the most incredible donation of art supplies from a local art lover, Jo! Over 50 canvases, paints, high quality paper and more. So grateful to our generous community who support our mahi ❤️

Step into a colourful world where imagination, curiosity and creativity come together!Join us at The Shed Gallery to cel...
01/09/2026

Step into a colourful world where imagination, curiosity and creativity come together!
Join us at The Shed Gallery to celebrate artists Jager Sowman and Matthew Swaffield and the opening of their vibrant shared exhibition. Bringing two different artistic approaches together, this exhibition is a celebration of colour, creativity and the joy of making art.

Free artist led workshop and shared kai at the opening event. All are welcome!

📅 Opening September 12
🕒 10am - 12pm
📍 The Shed Gallery, 46a Vogel Street

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We are having a bit of a zine day in The White Room today as we get ready for next weekend's So, if you want a zine on ...
29/08/2026

We are having a bit of a zine day in The White Room today as we get ready for next weekend's So, if you want a zine on Dolly Parton, Star Wars, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Dua Lipa and many other things come and visit us at the Zinefest which is a whānau friendly day celebrating zine culture, small press and self-publishing in Ōtautahi and across Aotearoa. At the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū from 11.00 - 4.00pm on Saturday 5 and 6 September.
Zines in the images by Fynn Salm, Lee Collins, Jordan Taw and Amber Croucher

It’s Zinefest time and The White Room are again sponsoring the award for a zine that includes something around accessibi...
27/08/2026

It’s Zinefest time and The White Room are again sponsoring the award for a zine that includes something around accessibility and disability.
As well as winning $50 we will include a whole weeks access to The White Room studio, which is more than enough time to make a load more zines.
Drop your entries off at the Ōtautahi Zinefest
Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026 (11:00 am – 4:00 pm).
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
Ōtautahi Zinefest

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