square edge community arts
Made in Manawatuu.
We are a place for local artists and the community to come together to practice, showcase, and celebrate art in all its forms.
Our Community.
Our Mission.
Our mission is to sustainably manage and develop Square Edge Community Arts centre, providing emerging artists in the Manawatuu community with low-cost access to the arts.
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june 2017
[An] amazing art space which supports all artists in Aotearoa
★★★★★
Maree Gibson / Review Us
Our Spaces.
DANCE STUDIO
The Dance Studio is used by a wide range of groups including Latin Dance, Zumba, Belly Dancing and more.
FX THEATRE
The FX Theatre seats up to 36 people and has an AV system well suited to screening movies or for performances such as readings, solo-shows and public talks.
GROUND EXHIBITION SPACE
The ground floor exhibition space is a flexible use space for anything from art exhibitions, group shows, markets, events... Talk to the team to find out if this space will suit your needs.
THE HALLWAY
The Hallway is part of the exhibition space available for hire.
Nimble Funding.
We have been offering Nimble Funding to community artists and groups since February 2017. We have funded venue hire, travel, costumes, art supplies, accomodation, professional development and equipment hire.
7+
THOUSAND DOLLARS FUNDED
We have up to $1000 to give away to local artists and groups every month.
9+
groups benefited
We fund groups and companies from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.
13+
individuals supported
If what you're creating is beneficial to Manawatuu, you're eligible.
Our Team.
Meet the team at Square Edge Community Arts. Feel free to come into our Ground Floor office at anytime to say “hello”!
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Get Involved.
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Volunteer opportunities
Fill out your details to register as a volunteer for community events.
Make a Donation
We are a non-profit organisation. All donations are eligible for tax rebate.