Studios at Fold
A place to make, connect and share
Fold is more than a desk or four walls. Join a working studio community right in the heart of Rangiora, North Canterbury, where artists create side by side, the gallery hums with inspiration and natural light pours in from High Street.
Upstairs in the historic Johnston’s Building - right above Coffee Culture - our studios sit in the thick of Rangiora life, while offering the focus and breathing room artists need.
If you’re looking for a studio space that offers both independence and connection, you’ll find it here.
Discover our studios
Studios 1–3: Resident Artists
These are the long-term homes of our core Fold artists. Each studio is shaped by the daily rhythms of its resident. Mel (and Tim), Laura, and Julie anchor our community here, bringing depth, dialogue, and a sense of continuity to the space.
Learn more about our residents:
Studios 4 & 5: Short–Mid Term Creative Residencies
Alongside our resident artists, Fold holds space for short and mid-term studio residencies. Studios 4 and 5 are flexible, light-filled workspaces that open directly onto the rhythm of the gallery and overlook Rangiora’s High Street below. They’re designed for artists who want time and room to focus, while still being part of a working creative community.
Studio 4: Compact & Connected
Studio 4 is our smaller workspace with approximately 7 meters of built-in desk desk space and a shoulder-height partition that offers privacy while keeping you connected to the gallery next door. It’s filled with natural light from High Street and is perfect for creatives wanting a focused, affordable base within a lively creative hub.
$220/month (gst incl)
Includes power, wifi, shared facilities (kitchen and bathroom) and exhibition opportunities
1-3 month residencies available
Compact studio with built-in desk
Partition wall for privacy from the gallery
Natural light from High Street windows
Studio 5: Flexible & Shareable
Slightly larger in size, Studio 5 features approximately 15 meters of desk space, a frosted glass wall to the gallery and plenty of natural light. It’s ideal for one artist who needs more room to spread out or for two creatives looking to share a space. With the option of half-studio rentals, Studio 5 is our most flexible space, designed for collaboration as well as solo practice.
$260/month (full) / $130/month (half, if shared) (gst incl)
Includes power, wifi, shared facilities (kitchen and bathroom) and exhibition opportunities
1-3 month residencies available
Larger space with frosted glass wall to gallery
Flexible for one artist or two sharing
Natural light from High Street windows
Apply for a studio
If you’re ready to make Fold your creative base, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit an expression of interest.