30 June 2009

Where Can I Find a Garret?

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No, not the bald one with the extra “T”

I mean just a space where one can splash some paint around without stinking out Chez Nous… I gather M16 is really geared towards those with hopes (or at least pretensions) of becoming commercially viable.

Anyone know where else one can find a space to indulge whenever the muse strikes, and store ones stuff, purely for the fun of it?

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weeziepops said :

There are studios for rent in Tuggeranong at the Arts Centre there. Not sure of costs and availability, but perhaps a place to start.

TAC’s two studios are now permanently occupied by internal programs’ offices, but they do have an art room, which can be rented for a small fee (although it is a bit of a thoroughfare).

I’m not sure where things are at with the Watson space, but it is possible there is something there.

A shed is the aussie equivalent of a paris garrett (attic). There’s a few spots in Fyshwick I’ve noticed vacant recently, especially the more remote bits around the edges.

Canberra is short of crummy old buildings for studio space. Although some of the empty schools could be put to this use – might even have existing art rooms. There are empty shops at suburban centres too – maybe they would rent you something cheap.

There are studios for rent in Tuggeranong at the Arts Centre there. Not sure of costs and availability, but perhaps a place to start.

Last I heard the bald one was in Paris, but the other kind is harder to locate.

I’m not sure how they work, but Strathnairn are in the business of supporting artists, and may be able to help.

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