Since its inception in August 2021, the program provided 67 artists, budding entrepreneurs, retailers and artisan makers the opportunity to occupy space to test their business ideas and help attract Melburnians back into the city.
Activations ranged from five weeks to more than 12 months with some still in operation since the program closed in March 2023. See below for the participants currently operating and completing leases under the program.
Participant feedback:
“This program was vital to reigniting the spirit of the city, and was deeply appreciated by the participants, local residents and visitors who came to visit our Store. Some visitors flew in specially to see this Exhibit. Many remarked how vibrant Melbourne had become with so much creativity”. – Anna Reeves, Metaverse Store
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