Neil Wallace, Arts in Corrections advisor, says the event is designed to spark collaboration, and inspire new local partnerships.
“There’s incredible creative mahi happening in Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison.
“This event is about opening that story to the wider arts community, so local artists, creatives, and organisations can see how they might contribute or connect,” Wallace says.
The occasion will also model how communities around Aotearoa can activate similar local gatherings to strengthen understanding and participation in the Arts in Corrections Network.
The free event will be held on Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm at the Hastings Arts Centre, and is open to anyone interested in arts, community engagement, or rehabilitation through creativity.