The Artists' Co-op is ill a relatively new and unique thing in New Zealand so it's likely that most of you haven't heard of it yet One of only two such groups in NZ (the other's in Auckland) the Co-op is situated on the top floor of the Dalgety Wool-store on Thorndon Quay. The organisers envisage it not so much as a gallery but as a place where people can see art and artists at work, as well as view the finished product They also hope to arrange exchanges with similar groups overseas. Anyone is free to join and there's certainly plenty of room for expansion.

In fact the whole place is a bit rough and ready as yet, mainly due, as always, to a lack of money. It's a bit of a vicious circle; people won't come because it's not all white painted walls, and carpet on the floor, etc, etc. And if people won't come, then there's no money to make any improvements. Without public support, ventures like this are doomed to eventual extinction, which would be a pity because this is the only place in Wellington where all facets of the arts can be brought together under one roof.