Youth Space building before mural

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.

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Corner Coleman Mall and George Street, Palmerston North
 
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. 

Creator
Place
Corner Coleman Mall and George Street, Palmerston North
 
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.  

Creator
Place
Corner Coleman Mall and George Street, Palmerston North
 
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. 

Creator
Place
Corner Coleman Mall and George Street, Palmerston North
 
"Blind Date with a Book"

"Blind Date with a Book"

Celebrating Library Lovers' Week at the Youth Space, Palmerston North, by borrowing a 'blind' book.

Creator
Place
Corner of George Street and Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
Fun with robotics in Youth Space in 2011

Fun with robotics in Youth Space in 2011

A young person in Youth Space controls a robot to pick up blocks and stack them. 

Creator
Place
Corner Coleman Mall and George Street, Palmerston North
 
Interior of Youth Space in 2011

Interior of Youth Space in 2011

The interior of Youth Space as it was in 2011. Youth Space has since had paintings, murals, additional furniture and table tennis added to the space. 

Creator
Place
Corner Coleman Mall and George Street, Palmerston North
 
"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

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

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
Matariki celebration at Youth Space

Matariki celebration at Youth Space

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

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
Matariki celebration at Youth Space

Matariki celebration at Youth Space

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

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
Matariki celebration at Youth Space

Matariki celebration at Youth Space

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

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
Street Art Workshop at Youth Space

Street Art Workshop at Youth Space

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

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
Matariki celebration at Youth Space

Matariki celebration at Youth Space

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

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
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.

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
Rappers at Youth Space

Rappers at Youth Space

Unidentified rappers performing at Youth Space.

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
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.

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
Street Art Workshop at Youth Space

Street Art Workshop at Youth Space

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

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

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

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

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

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
 
"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

"Ignition" Dance Party at Youth Space

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

Place
1-7 Coleman Mall, Palmerston North
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