Refinery ArtSpace Closure
Refinery ArtSpace was forced to close on 20th March 2020. Mar 20
Nelson City Council had undertaken a re-assessment of the Refinery buildings EQ status and the report came in at 11% of the code making continued occupancy untenable.
With ten working days’ notice to vacate the building, ACN obviously moved into crisis mode and is prioritizing energy into finding alternative venues for events and exhibitions for the coming year and for our resident artists who now find themselves without studio space. We deeply regret the stress and inconvenience that this unforeseen occurrence has and will cause, and we pledge our support and assistance however best we can.
ACN welcome and gratefully accept NCC’s offer of support and assistance to identify and establish a temporary venue from which we can maintain service delivery of our community valued contributions to Nelson arts. We also thank our volunteers and supporters for all of their help. Obviously the current Covid 19 crisis has shifted our timeline out.
It is our understanding that the Refinery Artspace shall re-open on completion of earthquake strengthening work scheduled for July 2021. Until such time we intend to explore options to establish an alternative venue to enable continued delivery of our diverse events and exhibition programme. We have received some exciting proposals for projects for the July 20 – June 21 year. Once we have confirmed a new site, and this current lockdown is over we shall contact submitters to advise on appropriate details. Our thoughts are with our creative community. We're a resilient bunch. We've got this. Be safe.
Nelson City Council had undertaken a re-assessment of the Refinery buildings EQ status and the report came in at 11% of the code making continued occupancy untenable.
With ten working days’ notice to vacate the building, ACN obviously moved into crisis mode and is prioritizing energy into finding alternative venues for events and exhibitions for the coming year and for our resident artists who now find themselves without studio space. We deeply regret the stress and inconvenience that this unforeseen occurrence has and will cause, and we pledge our support and assistance however best we can.
ACN welcome and gratefully accept NCC’s offer of support and assistance to identify and establish a temporary venue from which we can maintain service delivery of our community valued contributions to Nelson arts. We also thank our volunteers and supporters for all of their help. Obviously the current Covid 19 crisis has shifted our timeline out.
It is our understanding that the Refinery Artspace shall re-open on completion of earthquake strengthening work scheduled for July 2021. Until such time we intend to explore options to establish an alternative venue to enable continued delivery of our diverse events and exhibition programme. We have received some exciting proposals for projects for the July 20 – June 21 year. Once we have confirmed a new site, and this current lockdown is over we shall contact submitters to advise on appropriate details. Our thoughts are with our creative community. We're a resilient bunch. We've got this. Be safe.
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The Refinery ArtSpace is committed to stimulating and strengthening the artistic and cultural life of Whakatu, supporting a diverse programme of engaging community-driven and/or contemporary exhibitions, projects and events.
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The Refinery Artspace
Office Hours - Mon, Tues 12pm - 5pm; Wed 10am - 12pm; Thur, Fri - 10am - 3pm |
Gallery Manager -
Janja Heathfield 021 204 8474 refineryartspace@gmail,com Thank you. |
Gallery Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 11am - 2pm |
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2017 Arts Council Nelson
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