About Gatakers Artspace & Creative Space
The Gatakers Building was built for Robert Travis in 1868. It’ and the warehouse located behind, later became a warehouse for wine and spirit merchants, Graham and Gataker in 1885. In 1906 when John Graham retired, Charles Gataker took his sons on board and the business became Gataker and Sons.
After the building was vacated in 2007, it was purchased by Council who undertook extensive renovations to convert the back building into a multi-purpose arts facility. Gatakers Artspace opened in March 2010.
To compliment the Artspace, restoration works were completed in May 2022 to restore the front building into a modern Creative Space. This double-storey building offers life drawing, print making, ceramics, workshops, pop-up exhibitions and an artisan retail store. This new space offers local artists an opportunity to develop their ideas and participate in a myriad of creative activities.
Another exciting element is the installation of an early 1869 No.5 iron planten hand printing letter press. Imported into Australia in the late 1800’s, this press provides a printing experience for wood block, soft carve and lino block printing.
Accessibility Information
The Artspace and Creative Space are in two separate buildings. The Creative space is on Kent Street and the Arspace is down the adjacent lane opposite the Military Museum. Both buildings have level access. Both buildings are on two levels and both have lift access between the floors. Disabled toilet facilities are available. Disabled parking is located in the Kent Street public car park. Both buildings are well laid out and easily navigated by people using mobility aids.
Assistance
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Ambulant
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Highsupport
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Alergyintolrnce
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
