Youth Space

Youth Space building before the mural was painted in 2018.

Completed Youth Space mural. This mural was organised in a collaborative effort by Youth Space staff members Tara and Remy, artist Gembol, Student City, and the young people of Palmerston North who were involved in the entire process from initial design to completion. The mural took six months from conception to completion in 2018. 

The creation of the Youth Space mural by artist Gembol, other artists, and Palmy young people. This mural was organised in a collaborative effort by Youth Space staff members Tara and Remy, artist Gembol, Student City, and the young people of Palmerston North who were involved in the entire process from initial design to completion. The mural took six months from conception to completion in 2018.  

The original staff of Youth Space when it opened in 2011. Pictured left to right: MG (Mary Grace) Williams, Willy Bryant, Chloe Naylor, Tara Black, Alan Dingley. 

Preparing food for the "Ignition" dance party at Youth Space.

Wearable art created as part of the Matariki celebration at Youth Space.

Wearable art created as part of the Matariki celebration at Youth Space.

Wearable art created as part of the Matariki celebration at Youth Space.

Artists painting during a street art workshop held at Youth Space.

Peeling potatoes in preparation for the first Matariki celebration at Youth Space.

The "Hangi Boys" take part in an impromptu performance at Youth Space.

Unidentified rappers performing at Youth Space.

The Youth Council in preparation for "Ignition", the first dance party held at Youth Space. Stephanie Hunt is on the far right.

Artists painting during a street art workshop held at Youth Space.

Revellers at "Ignition", the first dance party held at Youth Space.

Revellers at "Ignition", the first dance party held at Youth Space.

Revellers at "Ignition", the first dance party held at Youth Space.

Revellers at "Ignition", the first dance party held at Youth Space.

Revellers at "Ignition", the first dance party held at Youth Space.

The creation of the Youth Space mural by artist Gembol, other artists, and Palmy young people. This mural was organised in a collaborative effort by Youth Space staff members Tara and Remy, artist Gembol, Student City, and the young people of Palmerston North who were involved in the entire process from initial design to completion. The mural took six months from conception to completion in 2018.