DEPOT
Te Whare Toi
A vibrant arts hub supporting artists and makers
Depot Reveal
30 years of DEPOT. 160+ artists. One very special celebration.
This year DEPOT celebrates an extraordinary milestone — 30 years of supporting, showcasing and connecting artists, musicians and creatives.
To mark this special occasion, we are presenting DEPOT Reveal – The BIG Little Exhibition, a celebratory exhibition featuring 160+ artists
What’s On
making matters is a group exhibition bringing together seven New Zealand makers exploring material, sustainability, light, sound and play through distinctive three-dimensional works.
Calling photographers of all ages and experience levels! Celebrate Tāmaki Makaurau’s manu by sharing your best bird photographs, capturing their beauty, character and connection to place.
Dive into botanical drawing and painting in a six-week classwith Verity Kindleysides inspired by the natural beauty of the Devonport peninsula.
Suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Lydia’s vibrant paintings combine acrylic, spray paint, pop culture and puns to reimagine bird names, celebrating Aotearoa’s incredible birdlife and exploring our relationship with ecology.
Join us for November’s First Thursday, the Depot will be hosting an interactive evening with the designer / makers from Platform 26 – making matters.
This year DEPOT celebrates an extraordinary milestone — 30 years of supporting, showcasing and connecting artists, musicians and creatives.
Create your own festive handmade Christmas ornament in this exciting one-day needle-felting workshop!
Create your own festive & environmentally friendly Christmas wreath in this exciting workshop!
Celebrating 30 years of creativity, DEPOT is a unique not for profit creative ecosystem and vibrant arts hub on Auckland’s North Shore, supporting artists, makers and musicians through exhibitions, studio and recording spaces, creative learning, live music, and employment programmes that help people build sustainable creative careers and connect through art, culture and community.
Get Creative With DEPOT
Maker of The Month: Katie Robinson
Our DEPOT Shop | Toi Toa Maker of the Month for October is Katie Robinson.
New In The Shop
DEPOT Panui
Call for Expressions of Interest 2027
Calling all Expressions of Interest for 2027! Learn how to make your submission.
DEPOT turns 30
RNZ visits DEPOT to reflect on 30 years of art, people and community on Auckland’s North Shore.
DEPOT 2025 in Review
As 2025 comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped shape DEPOT this year – our artists, audiences, partners, funders, collaborators, volunteers and wider community.
Creative Careers Aotearoa
Supporting creatives into sustainable careers through mentoring, workshops and industry connections
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28 Clarence Street, Devonport
Open Tues – Sat, 10am – 4pm
Free Entry
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On-Street Parking
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40+
exhibitions presented
200+
creatives supported through CCA
100+
workshops & events hosted
150+
artists worked with
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