Creative People's Centre

People

Linda Blincko

A few of us started up the Depot Artspace in 1996 after having approached the City Council in 1994 about taking over the derelict works depot and turning it into a creative space for artists and musicians. The objective was to provide an environment that supported and encouraged creative people and this continues to be intrinsic to its ethos. My role is to develop projects that maintain the philosophy of inclusiveness and support as well as widen the scope of opportunities and practical support for creative people. To this end we established the CPC. I also offer assistance and guidance to groups and individuals seeking to develop their own practice or projects.

David McLaughlin

I’m the Principal of the law firm McLaughlin Law, which has a specialty in providing legal advice and guidance to those involved in the creative industries. Having been a keen practitioner in the arts myself I understand very well the needs of other people working in this sector. I write regularly on creative industry related legal issues for a number of publications and am also a regular speaker at conferences, seminars and Universities on arts and media law related matters. Under my supervision McLaughlin Law is responsible for providing the various legal services that the Creative People’s Centre offers.

Louise Evans

Louise is the Creaive People’s Centre website and content administrator. Originally from the Hokianga, she was educated in Sweden in traditional European arts, and is a founding member of Village Arts Kohukohu. Louise moved to Auckland in 2006 and was employed at the Depot Artspace to create Jam Radio, Devonport’s online-only radio station dedicated to arts, culture and community. She is also acting editor and feature writer for Morph magazine. Her own projects include her folk/world music booking agency Lamppost, and playing in two bands.

Louise is passionate about strengthening and sustaining community, and fostering creativity.