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Home for creativity

Discover licensed studios and office spaces designed for artists, creative practitioners, collectives, and organisations seeking a permanent base within Wellington's creative community.

Toi Aro Arts Centre at 3 Market Lane is home to a growing community of artists, creative practitioners, and organisations. Our purpose-designed workspaces support creativity, collaboration, and connection, bringing our Ngā Tūāpapa Taketake, Moemoeā, and Tuakana–Teina kaupapa to life.

Applications are now open for the licensed rental spaces currently available. Explore the opportunities below to find the workspace that's right for your creative practice.

Currently available

  • Toru — Whiri — Artist Studio (16 m²)

  • Rima —Te Hau Āwhiowhio — Office Space 5 (33 m²)

  • Whitu —Te Hau Pūkerikeri — Office Space 7 (45 m²)

Available spaces

Te Hau Pūkerikeri – Size:  33 m²  Capacity:  Up to 6 people

Application details 

We invite applications from arts organisations, and artists residing in the Wellington region. Applications need to align with the Toi Aro Moemoeā (Vision), Tuakana-Teina Kaupapa, and one or more of the focus areas of Council’s Aho Tini 2030 Arts, Culture and Creativity Strategy. 

Before you start your application

  1. Read the full Re-imagined Toi Pōneke Applications Guidelines. This has information about our Ngā Tuapapa Taketake (foundation baselines), Moemoeā (Vision), Tuakana-Teina Kaupapa, Aho Tini 2030 Strategy, the building, the spaces, rentals, Tuakana and Teina role descriptions, and application information

  2. Review the space requirements, Floor plans.

  3. Review the Tuakana-Teina Narrative Guide.

  4. Review the relevant Licence Agreement to understand the terms and conditions. If successful you will have a chance to carry out due diligence before progressing to signing the agreement.

Applications are now open

To apply, please complete the online application.

Licensed Rental Spaces

A limited number of licensed studio and office spaces are currently available. Explore the spaces below to learn more about each opportunity and find your place within Toi Aro's vibrant creative community.


LEVEL 2

Te Hau Pūkerikeri

Size 33 m² Capacity Up to 6 people

Key features

  • Power and lighting

  • Secure access

  • Shared kitchen facilities

  • Shared bathroom facilities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Accessible building

  • Close to public transport

Te Hau Pūkerikeri - an empty office space at Toi Aro. 33 m² with a capacity of up to 6 people. White walls, dark grey carpet, office with partition walls, glass windows and door.
Te Hau Pūkerikeri - an empty office space at Toi Aro. 33 m² with a capacity of up to 6 people. White walls, dark grey carpet, office with partition walls, glass windows and door.

LEVEL 2

Te Hau Āwhiowhio

Size 30 m² Capacity Up to 6 people

Key features

  • Power and lighting

  • Secure access

  • Shared kitchen facilities

  • Shared bathroom facilities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Accessible building

  • Close to public transport

Te Hau Āwhiowhio - an empty office space at Toi Aro. 30 m² with a capacity of up to 6 people. White walls, dark grey carpet, office with partition walls, glass windows and door.

LEVEL 2

Whiri

Artist Studio

Size 16 m² Capacity Up to 1 person

Key features

  • Power and lighting

  • Secure access

  • Shared kitchen facilities

  • Shared bathroom facilities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Accessible building

  • Close to public transport

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Need help?

Not sure which space is right for you? Our team is happy to help.

Contact Toi Aro

Phone: +64 4 385 1929

Email: ToiApplications@wcc.govt.nz