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.
 

Nau mai, Haere mai. We are open!

We reopened on 13 January with our normal hours. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year. If you can't make it in but 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. 
 

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.
 

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.