Boyd Garret

  • Approx. floor space
    20m2
  • Capacity
    6 people
  • Ceiling height
    High (3m - 4m)

Space overview

The use of Boyd Garret is offered as a residency through the City of Melbourne Annual Arts Grants.

Residency applications for the 2026 program open 1 May and close 11.59pm, 9 June 2025. 

View the grant guidelines. View a 3D tour of the space.

Boyd Garret is a six month writing residency supporting writers working in any field of creative writing. 

• Artist fee payment: $5,000 (plus studio space at no cost, valued at $4,499).  

• Studio specifications: 20m2 with large windows, good natural light, carpet, high ceilings.  

• Access: Artists will have 24/7 swipe card access to the garret and the Boyd building facilities and are required to be in residence for a minimum of three days per week. The Garret is only accessible by a staircase.

Boyd is a City of Melbourne integrated community service space, housing the Southbank Library, a cafe, family services, meeting rooms and artist studios. This studio is only available through City of Melbourne Annual Arts Grants and is fully occupied for 2025.

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Availability

Occupied
Long-term/ongoing lease

Location

Address

207 City Road
Southbank, 3006

Getting here

Transport options

  • Bus
  • Tram

Boyd Garret

Availability

Occupied
Long-term/ongoing lease

Location

207 City Road
Southbank, 3006

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Pricing Terms

Artist fee payment: $5,000 (plus studio space at no cost, valued at $4,326).