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Nauti Studios has been supporting creativity and culture, and fostering connection for 12 years.
When you support our organisation you become a champion for innovation, the arts and community.
Over the last 12 years Nauti Studios has brought 3 old industrial warehouse properties alive with creativity, culture and community.
We support our local communities in multiple ways.
We are an independent charity that opens our industrial doors to welcome thousands of people in through events, workshops, and more. For example an upcoming market in our inner Sydney location will draw approximately 2,000 people in a single week.
Nauti Studios is also simultaneously something behind the scenes, something very important. Before a painting is hung in a gallery you visit or a musician takes the stage at a venue you attend, that work has to be made somewhere. Nauti Studios is that somewhere. Our Sydney premises is the workplace of around 50 artists and creatives of extremely diverse professions, from painters to glass artists, prop makers to musicians, robotic engineers to costume makers, entrepreneurs to small businesses, and more. The Blue Mountains premises is the workplace for 20.
Nauti Studios allows creative people with a physical craft, to whom physical space is essential, to have a place to work. For some people this space facilitates their sense of connection, community and wellbeing. Our buildings are hubs of inspiration and innovation, and we keep our local areas vibrant, valuable and full of life, economically and culturally.
Nat Cheney started this endeavour aged just 24, building each space with sustainable, repurposed materials with her own two hands.
To anyone who is about to donate, you are about to champion creativity, culture and community. Both Nauti Studios and Nat Cheney thank you.
Our Impact on Creatives“By far the best studio I've had the pleasure to work in. An all round supportive, warm, environment and community.” H, multi-disciplinary artist and stop motion animator
“The space has provided ample room for me to hold rehearsals of various instrument combinations, and work on my own practice. The culture of creativity and discussion between each of the people here has been really positive in my creative practice.” Michael, musician and composer
“I have my own private studio… And I’ve been able to perfectly curate my space for my needs as an artist. I can be as social or anti social as I like. It’s also a Queer and GNC safe space! I’m really happy here.” Sasha, ceramicist and painter
“Nauti Studios is the ideal place not only to get a shed tonne of work done, but also to meet new people, learn new stuff, be immersed in creativity and just genuinely make work fun again.” Brooke, writer
“I love my studio space at Nauti… The community here is so friendly and supportive. The team here are very reliable and super proactive about making the studios the best environment for everyone.” Josh, painter
“Such a talented and friendly community of creative people. Inclusive social events and lunch time hangouts are common.” Kris, sculptor and multi-disciplinary artist
“I couldn’t have asked for a better first studio experience.” Emily, stop motion animator
“If you are looking for a studio, NAUTI is the place to be. The people are as diverse as their creative practices making this truly is a special space. Nat and the team are super friendly and the rest of the gang are awesome. It is a creative refuge.” Erica, glass artist
“Such a fantastic inclusive communal creative vibe in a really cool building. I love my studio but I love the people even more!” Anna, jeweller
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Frequently Asked Questions
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All funds go directly into providing space for creativity, culture and community.
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Yes, contact the Nauti Studios team here and let us know how you would like to help.
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Yes, please contact us here to let us know what you would like to donate.
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Yes. Please contact us here if you would like to discuss the process or speak about your loved one.
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Yes. You can contact us in the best way that works for you here.