Creative Spaces

Operating since 2008, Creative Spaces is a City of Melbourne program providing affordable work and exhibition space; as well as managing the Creative Spaces websiteOpens in new tab. Currently hosting more than 150 artists and creative organisations across its seven venues, the program has a strong reputation and is seen as a leader in creative space provision. It partners with government and the private sector to identify, secure, develop and manage space across the municipality for creative use.  

Creative Spaces currently manages:

• River StudiosOpens in new tab
• Collins Street StudiosOpens in new tab
• City ArtOpens in new tab
• Boyd School StudiosOpens in new tab
• Guild
• Assembly PointOpens in new tab.

If you’re interested in utilising a space managed by Creative Spaces, contactOpens in new tab the team.

Creative Spaces website

The Creative Spaces website is a searchable database for creative spaces across Australia. It connects creative practitioners with suitable venues and spaces for their creative work – all free of charge.

Venue managers and owners can use the website to promote their spaces directly to the people who need them. The Creative Spaces website is supported by Creative Victoria and the Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund (MCRF).