Three Lakes Creative Hui
The Power of Artist-Run Initiatives:
Find out how artist-run spaces are fuelling creative, connected communities. These grassroots hubs give room for bold ideas, experimental work, and voices that don’t always fit within traditional institutions.
Nat Tozer founder of artist run initiative mothermother will dive into how these spaces spark collaboration across disciplines, create opportunities for underrepresented artists, and unite people through the power of creativity.
Friday, 13 June 2025
9:00 am 11:00 am
Lake Wānaka Centre, 89 Ardmore StreetWānaka, Otago, 9305New Zealand
Unlock Creative Potential Through Collaboration:
In this session, Nat Tozer will take you through how artist-run spaces like mothermother can provide the freedom, resources, and community support to take your practice to the next level.
Learn how these spaces offer the opportunity to grow as an artist, connect with like-minded creators, and break out of traditional career paths. You’ll discover how to tap into shared resources, build your network, and create a meaningful impact with your work—without having to follow the standard route.
Saturday, 14 June 2025
9:00 am 11:00 am
Te Atamira, 12 Hawthorne DriveQueenstown, Otago, 9300New Zealand
To register:
https://www.threelakesculturaltrust.co.nz/creative-and-culture-hui/powerofartistruninitiativeswanaka
"It was wonderful to meet you and be inspired by your involvement in the art community." Jenny Hill"I really enjoyed the wānanga that you facilitated and have come away with a few ideas that I'd like to look at doing down here in Waihopai and perhaps surrounding townships, even Rakiura." Renee McGinnis"We thought you may be interested to read the attached press release - we’re opening a collective art gallery in Luggate!" Briar Hardy-Hesson"Nat Tozer's broad and detailed understanding of the Aotearoa arts ecology and her unique learned experience via mothermother provided a much needed wealth of practical advice, knowledge of the sector, and inspiration for growing a strong artist led community" Samantha Kirk"Your exhibition has brought the most amazing calm and welcoming feeling to our little part of the world. The engagements have been so curious and thoughtful. It has been a privileged to be a platform for your work" Olivia Egerton