Created: Dec 13, 2024 11:00 AM
Proud moment: Owen Darrell, left, the culture minister, has spoken in the Senate of his pride the Makerspace programme (File photograph)
The Government has achieved “a major milestone” in providing free spaces for artists and musicians to practise their crafts.
Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday, Owen Darrell, the culture minister, said that the Makerspace initiative demonstrated “our commitment to providing artists, musicians, dancers and performers with the resources and environment they need to flourish”.
Under the scheme, launched last week at CedarBridge Academy, artists can book a space at the school between 4.30pm and 8.30pm, with additional access on weekends by appointment.
Mr Darrell said: “For our visual artists, we have outfitted a room with easels and work tables, creating an inspiring environment for…
