Kickstart Arts has a number of different venues available for diverse community cultural events.
We also support community organisations and groups to host events, ceremonies and classes through discounts and practical production advice where required.
Shi’a community classes and prayer
Hobarts Shi’a community conduct spiritual practice and language classes at the Kickstart Arts Centre.
Garden of Spring Cultural Event
A number of Afghan communities celebrated with music and food at the Kickstart Arts Centre.
This event was wildly popular and featured Afghan musicians, dancing and food.
The Evidence
Kickstart Arts is consciously creating and sharing safe friendly public spaces for everyone to gather, conduct cultural and social practices and to celebrate their connections.
Cultural Connections for Learning (AUS)
Website: Cultural Safety
Joseph Rowntree Foundation (UK)
PDF: The social value of public spaces
TheConversation.Com (USA)
Website: Putting the pieces together to create safe public spaces for all
Jason's Connection (USA)
Website: How to Create a Safe Space for Those with Disabilities
Network Weaving
A few examples of local programs that might suit you.