Wellbeing through creativity and community.
Artsenta is here to support your wellbeing through creativity. People experiencing mental distress or addiction are welcome to come and see our amazing creative space and all we have to offer. We have an awesome programme of activities and opportunities for tangata whaiora - people seeking wellbeing.
Fundraising Auction
Artsenta is proud to host an auction of artworks by the late Eion Stevens, a colourful modernist artist with a national reputation. This is a fundraiser for Artsenta that opens on 9 October and runs to 23 October. An exhibition of artworks will be available for viewing at Artsenta from 10-23 October. The online auction will begin at 5pm on 9 October in conjunction with the official opening. See the Facebook event here.
About Artsenta
Artsenta is an award-winning art studio for people accessing support for a mental health or addiction issue. We provide a range of free creative activities and resources for people to try with the support of our talented Art Workers. See our hours here. Our regular Creative Sessions and Artsenta Guidelines are a great place to start. Some common FAQs can be found on our About page. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.
If you're unwell and need support, you can call 1737, for free, to talk to a trained counsellor. If it's a physical health issue, you can call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
Creative Wellbeing Sessions in the regions
Artsenta provides creative wellbeing sessions in a number of towns in the Otago region. These are highly accessible creative activities for anyone facing wellbeing challenges such as isolation or mental distress. The dates and frequency of these outreach sessions vary for each location. See our Outreach page for more details
Being creative at home
During Covid lockdowns we posted daily creativity tutorials and suggestions on the Artsenta Facebook page. There is a wide variety of ideas and activities to choose from and try out. All use simple things you have at home. Many of these activities are now listed on our Creativity at Home page.Hear from our artists
The video below features artists talking about why they attend Artsenta and what they get out of it. You can also check out some of the artwork made by artists on the Artists page.
