Yarn Strong Sista
Space overview
Located at 510-512 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, City Art offers a unique opportunity to operate your creative business or practice out of a shop front, at below market rates, positioned directly opposite the Queen Victoria Market.
EOIs close 3pm Monday 30th October.
To submit an EOI, you must attend one of the following walkthroughs:
- Tuesday 17 October at 11am
- Wednesday 18 October at 2pm
- Tuesday 24 October 11am
- Thursday 26 October 2pm
RSVP via email to creativespaces@melbourne.vic.gov.au with your preferred site visit date, what your creative practice is and your contact number.
View City Art's guidelines here.
View City Art's floorplan here.
Submit an EOI here.
Yarn Strong Sista (YSS) is an Aboriginal Education Consultancy founded in 2001 by Annette Sax, Taungurung Creative Director, aiming to reshape education systems regarding Aboriginality and Culture. We offer ethically made Aboriginal eco-toys, Anti-Bias resources, and Multilingual books, promoting Fair Trade practices. YSS collaborates with First Peoples Businesses globally for economic empowerment and social justice. We also produce Yarn Strong Brutha Ceramics, Homewares, and Fashion accessories. Operating as a community hub, YSS hosts workshops and events weekly, embodying self-determination and sharing cultural knowledge.
City Art is located directly across from Queen Victoria Market on Elizabeth St, a high traffic area for tourists and locals alike.
Features and facilities
General features
- Street facing windows
- 24/7 access
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Kitchenette
- Toilets
- Queer friendly
Location
Address
516
Elizabeth Street,
Melbourne, 3000
Access Hours
24 hours *Space must be open to the public 5 days a week
Getting here
Transport options
- Train
- Tram
