Staff in workroom of Johansen and Company, bootmakers

Youth Space

Youth Space is an inviting hub for teens to find inspiration, be creative, socialise and equip themselves with tools and skills to help them live life to the full. It’s a welcoming, safe, alcohol and drug free space young people aged 13-19 can call their own. All activities and events are free of charge.

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Youth Space building before mural

Youth Space building before mural

Youth Space building before the mural was painted in 2018.

 
Youth Space completed mural

Youth Space completed mural

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. 

 
Youth Space mural during creation

Youth Space mural during creation

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.  

 
Youth Space staff 2011

Youth Space staff 2011

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. 

 
"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

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

 
Matariki celebration at Youth Space

Matariki celebration at Youth Space

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

 
Matariki celebration at Youth Space

Matariki celebration at Youth Space

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

 
Matariki celebration at Youth Space

Matariki celebration at Youth Space

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

 
Street Art Workshop at Youth Space

Street Art Workshop at Youth Space

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

 
Matariki celebration at Youth Space

Matariki celebration at Youth Space

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

 
The "Hangi Boys" perform at Youth Space

The "Hangi Boys" perform at Youth Space

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

 
Rappers at Youth Space

Rappers at Youth Space

Unidentified rappers performing at Youth Space.

 
Youth Council in preparation for "Ignition"

Youth Council in preparation for "Ignition"

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

 
Street Art Workshop at Youth Space

Street Art Workshop at Youth Space

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

 
"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

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

 
"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

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

 
"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

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

 
"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

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

 
"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

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

 
Youth Space mural during creation

Youth Space mural during creation

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.  

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