Pamala hadn't spoken to anyone in weeks. Living with bipolar disorder, she'd retreated into her flat, curtains drawn, phone turned off. Then a neighbour mentioned Magenta Creative Space — Nelson's only free, walk-in arts centre for people facing mental health challenges. That was eight months ago. Today, Pamala is a regular at the studio, enjoying friends and many conversations, and calls Magenta "the place that saved my life".  We give people back their sense of worth, their connection to community, their reason to get up each morning.

This is why Magenta exists.  Yet we are at a crossroads. Our major three-year CARE funding from Ministry of Culture and Heritage has ended, leaving us with a $50,000 annual shortfall.

With your support, we can keep our six-day-a-week service running for the 220+ artists who rely on us for connection, purpose, and hope. For many of our artists, we are their only reliable lifeline.

2025 has been the most challenging funding year in Magenta's 25 years history. Government arts and mental health funding, even usual grants have been slashed.  Yet demand for our services has never been higher. Without immediate community support, we face the heartbreaking decision to reduce services or close our doors.

Support us to ensure the long term delivery of our grass roots services offered to the most vulnerable members of our community.