Aboriginal Creative Studio Space 2025
Space overview
Creative Spaces is pleased to offer a free studio space for 12 months at Boyd Studios for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists.
Our deadline has been extended and applications are now open until 4pm, 25 June 2025.
The aim of the Aboriginal Creative Studio Space is to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists to advance their practice through the provision of a space to create and grow.
It is recommended that you attend a Boyd Studios site visit. Inspections are available throughout the EOI period. Please contact Creative Spaces on (03) 9658 9893 or at creativespaces@melbourne.vic.gov.au to arrange a time.
Application questions: Applicants will be required to answer the following three questions.
- Tell us about your practice (200 words maximum)
- Describe how you will use the studio space at Boyd Studios (200 words maximum)
- Describe how the studio space at Boyd Studios will benefit and extend your practice (200 words maximum)
Studio rent: There is no cost to the successful applicant. In-kind rent is valued at $4,138 inclusive of GST.
Access: The successful applicant/s will have 24/7 access to the studio and Boyd building facilities. Licensees are required to work from their studios a minimum of twice per week.
Licence term: 15 July 2025 – 15 July 2026
Boyd is the City of Melbourne’s first integrated community service space, housing the Southbank Library, a cafe, family services, meeting rooms, artist studios and is surrounded by Boyd Park.
*Please note images are indicative only.
The space is secure, is 17m2 and has good natural light, wooden floors, high ceilings, heating and air-conditioning and wireless internet connection. There is a kitchen, bathroom (with shower) and dining area close by.
Features and facilities
General features
- Lockable
- Lockable space
- Natural Light
- Quiet space
- 24/7 access
- Air conditioning
- Free wifi
- Fridge
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Toilets
- Queer friendly
Location
Address
207
City Road,
Southbank, 3006
Access Hours
Access: Artists will have 24/7 swipe card access to the studio and the Boyd building facilities.
Getting here
Transport options
- Bus
- Tram
