A Showcase space for creative people, projects, and ideas.
We've been open since August 2014 and have held over 1,000 events in our venue.
The cafe is a free workspace by day, and events space by night.
Past events include:
Workshops
Pop-up shops
Night markets
Design jams
Photoshoots
Video shoots
AGMs
Private functions
Business Training
Film nights
Showcase events
Exhibition Openings
Poetry
Open-mics
Literary events
Singer-songwriter Performances
Panel discussions
Storytelling
Presentations
Product launches
Wine/food tastings
Concerts
Magic shows
Theatre
Dance
Community conversations
Costs are low and rates affordable because hosts generously follow these steps:
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Visit the venue (when possible) and decide if it will work for your event.
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You’re locked in!
If your event is public, we have suggestions on where to advertise it below.
The event host is responsible for the following:
1) Arrive 30min-1hr before the event to set up. We recommend taking a photo of the venue so you know how you found it.
2) Removal of all trash to the bins in the alleyway and returning the space to its original condition/setup.
3) Ensure that guests do not wander through members private studios or use their property.
4) Remain for the duration of the event and ensure that all guests have exited the building afterward.
5) Lock up and arm the alarm if you’re the last one to leave.
Taking your event LIVE!
TICKETS:
Need to sell tickets? We suggest:
Enrich.me for creative events/workshops
Humanitix for everything else.
FACEBOOK EVENT:
Making a Facebook event is the easiest way to share your event and invite others.
Make us a co-host and your event will go directly onto our website.
OTHER PLACES TO ADVERTISE:
WEBSITES:
•CCC Events
•Eventfinda
•Neighbourly
•BeThere
•Neat Places
•FindChCh
• AllEvents.in
• Stuff (events)
• Siguez
ART SPECIFIC:
• Art Beat
• Christchurch Arts & Artists
• Christchurch Creatives
• Submit your event/exhibition onto Arts Canterburys website.
Community Newsletter:
Send event details to Linwood.Central.Heathcote@ccc.govt.nz and request for it to be included in the local Week-In-Brief newsletter.
Arts Canterbury Newsletter:
Email Vivienne at admin@artscanterbury.org.nz to include your exhibition in their newsletter
Health Canterbury Newsletter:
Friends of ours at Healthy Christchurch like to support events around health/wellbeing healthychchmailer@healthychristchurch.org.nz
Facebook Pages and Groups:
Think about who is already connected to your audience, send your event link to those facebook pages and groups and ask to share it with their audience.
"Hi, we're hosting this event at XCHC, your community may find it interesting if you'd like to share it on your page. Thanks"
Is XCHC sponsoring your event?
We ask you post the following text in your public event description.
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XCHC has kindly sponsored the venue for this event. They believe space should always be available for creativity and community use. If you agree and want to show your support, you can become a member and receive exclusive content, updates, prizes, and a signature XCHC wristband. For as little as 1 coffee/beer a month, you can help us create a stronger creative ecosystem, and a more vibrant and connected city!
🔗 patreon.com/exchange
🔗 xchc.co.nz/support
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“VAKA Speaker Series - First Lady” event highlight video.