M16 Artspace
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Canberra Art Gallery and Studios
Open 12 - 5 Wednesday to Sunday
On Ngunnawal and Ngambri Land
Founded in 1985, M16 Artspace is an inclusive organisation that supports a thriving arts community of emerging and established artists, writers and curators of any age, background or culture. We present high-quality exhibitions from both emerging and established artists and curators from Canberra, interstate and overseas. We are partially supported by the ACT Government for our gallery program. Today, M16 Artspace runs three gallery spaces, manages 31 artist studios and houses five arts organisations that offer art classes. With new exhibition blocks beginning their cycle every four weeks, it is an ideal place to experience art in Canberra.
20/10/2026
New Exhibitions Opening Thursday 22 October 6-8pm 💫
⭐ Gallery 3 | Idols
Hands on Studio
Hands On Studio's latest exhibition explores the many faces of admiration through
intimate sculptural portraits of celebrities and everyday heroes. From Katy Perry and Sir David Attenborough to mothers, carers, and support workers, the exhibition celebrates the people whose inspiration, kindness, and resilience shape our lives.
A big thank you to our sponsor Quarry Hill Wines and for always keeping our glasses full at our events. Cheers! 🍷🍺
RSVP for the opening via link in bio. RSVP's not necessary but always appreciated.
Learn more about Hands on Studio here:
🔸The M16 galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 - 5.
🔸Exhibitions run until Sunday 15 November 2026
M16 Artspace is supported by the ACT Government.
19/10/2026
New Exhibitions Opening Thursday 22 October 6-8pm 💫
⭐ Gallery 2 | Future Feature
Teen artists from studioMAP
Future Feature presents the significant work of teenagers in the midst of their young emergence, offering a glimpse into their diverse and hopeful perspectives and proud steps on their own art journeys towards confidence and future artistic maturity.
A big thank you to our sponsor Quarry Hill Wines and for always keeping our glasses full at our events. Cheers! 🍷🍺
RSVP for the opening via link in bio. RSVP's not necessary but always appreciated.
Learn more about studioMAP here
🔸The M16 galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 - 5.
🔸Exhibitions run until Sunday 15 November 2026
M16 Artspace is supported by the ACT Government.
19/10/2026
New Exhibitions Opening Thursday 22 October 6-8pm 💫
⭐ Gallery 1 | Bespoke Utopia
Gavin Bradstreet | Wilay Designs | Matthew Freeman | Michele Grimstom | Shaun Hayes | Matilda Hillam | Evan Humphreys | Karen Lee | Sandy Ma | Paul Mclnnes | Melissa Nickols | Jessica Spencer | Lisa Stevenson | Grace Walters
Bespoke Utopia presents Canberra artists whose practices embrace the principles of slow design that is grounded in care, material knowledge and long-term thinking. Linking global conversations around sustainable design with Canberra's rich craft history, the exhibition invites audiences to consider how design shapes everyday life and how thoughtful creative practices can challenge fast, disposable production models.
This exhibition is proudly supported by ACT Government City of Design funding and is part of the 2026 Craft and Design Festival.
A big thank you to our sponsor Quarry Hill Wines and for always keeping our glasses full at our events. Cheers! 🍷🍺
RSVP for the opening via link in bio. RSVP's not necessary but always appreciated.
Follow the artists:
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🔸The M16 galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 - 5.
🔸Exhibitions run until Sunday 15 November 2026
M16 Artspace is supported by the ACT Government.
16/10/2026
✨ ⏳ Final Days ⏳ ✨
Don't miss out on seeing M16 Artspace's current exhibitions before they close tomorrow!
💎 See What I See! | NatureArt Lab
See What I See! brings together artists from the NatureArt Lab community in a celebration of biodiversity, observation and connection.
💎 Imagining here from elsewhere | Olivia Gates
Olivia Gates used her residency at M16 to create glass tools that could be brought out into the landscape to be painted and printed in place.
💎Beyond the Palette | Wilay Designs
Beyond the Palette is a journey that moves beyond the visual, inviting all peoples to connect, celebrate and learn. It’s not just colour- it’s emotion, storytelling and a powerful way of sharing culture through art.
🔸 Exhibitions close 5pm Sunday 18 October
🔸 M16 Artspace Galleries are open Wed - Sun 12-5pm
📸 Litia Roko
M16 Artspace is pleased to announce the opening of three new exhibitions opening next Thursday, 22nd October, from 6-8pm.
⭐ Gallery 1 | Bespoke Utopia
Curated by M16 Artspace
Gavin Bradstreet | Wilay Designs | Matthew Freeman | Michele Grimstom | Shaun Hayes | Matilda Hillam | Evan Humphreys | Karen Lee | Sandy Ma | Paul Mclnnes | Melissa Nickols | Jessica Spencer | Lisa Stevenson | Grace Walters
Bespoke Utopia presents Canberra artists whose practices embrace the principles of slow design, grounded in care, material knowledge and long-term thinking. Linking global conversations around sustainable design with Canberra's rich craft history, the exhibition invites audiences to consider how design shapes everyday life and how thoughtful creative practices can challenge fast, disposable production models.
This exhibition is proudly supported by ACT Government City of Design funding.
⭐ Gallery 2 | Future Feature
Teen artists from studioMAP
Future Feature presents the signficiant work of teenagers in the midst of their young emergence, offering a glimpse into their diverse and hopeful perspectives and proud steps on their own art journeys towards confidence and future artistic maturity.
⭐ Gallery 3 | Idols
Hands on Studio
Hands On Studio's latest exhibition explores the many faces of admiration through intimate sculptural portraits of celebrities and everyday heroes. From Katy Perry and Sir David Attenborough to mothers, carers, and support workers, the exhibition celebrates the people whose inspiration, kindness, and resilience shape our lives.
🍷 As always, a big thank you to our sponsor, Quarry Hill Wines quarryhillwines for keeping our glasses full!
💌 RSVPs are not essential but welcomed. See you there!
🔗 Click the link in our bio or head to our website to learn more!
Follow the artists:
M16 Artspace is supported by the ACT Government.
14/10/2026
🌟 Now Showing 🌟
Beyond the Palette | Wilay Designs
Beyond the Palette is a journey that moves beyond the visual, inviting all peoples to connect, celebrate and learn. It’s not just colour- it’s emotion, storytelling and a powerful way of sharing culture through art.
Wilay Designs' artworks are rooted in connection to Country, self, family and community. Each symbol, each animal and each mark honours family, ancestors and voices that were not always fully heard.
Jazz and Kristal of Wilay Designs have been M16 Artspace's 2026 First Nations Artists in Residence. This program is supported by the generous sponsorship of Thomas Boulton and Jo Wood and Megalo Print Studio.
Learn more about Wilay Designs:
🔸 M16 Galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 - 5pm.
🔸 Exhibition runs until Sunday 18 October
📸 Litia Roko
12/10/2026
✨ M16 Artspace Open Day ✨
M16 Artspace is thrilled to be taking part in the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Open Studio Day! Join us as we open our doors and share what our vibrant community has been up to behind the scenes!
Here's what you can look forward to:
🔸 Meet our Studio Artists and explore their creative spaces, with artworks available to purchase.
🔸 Discover the five Workshop Organisations and find out what they've been working on, plus upcoming classes and workshops.
🔸 Explore our exhibitions, including Bespoke Utopia, curated by M16 Artspace; Future Feature, showcasing teen artists from studioMAP; and Idols by Hands On Studio.
🔸 Join an Artist Talk with artists from Bespoke Utopia in conversation with Lucy Chetcuti.
👀 Keep your eyes peeled for artist and workshop profiles, plus more details about what’s happening on the day!
📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
🕙 10am–4pm
📍 M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith ACT 2603
Save the date and come along to celebrate the artists and creative spaces that make our community so special. We can't wait to welcome you!
📸Hands on Studio by
10/10/2026
🚨 Entries close tonight 🚨
This is your final call to enter the M16 Artspace Drawing Prize! 🎉 With over $15,000 in prizes up for grabs, now’s the time to submit your work. Don’t miss out!
Entries close tonight, Sunday 11 at 11:59pm AEST.
🎨 Open to artists Australia-wide.
🏆 Multiple prizes on offer.
Applicable only to the main Drawing Prize. Entries for the Young Drawers Prize has closed.
🚨 Last chance to enter! 🚨
Make sure you get your submission for the M16 Artspace Drawing Prize before 11:59pm Sunday October 11!
Don't leave it until the last minute. Submit your work via the link in our bio.
🎨 Open to artists Australia-wide.
🏆 Multiple prizes on offer.
Applicable only to the main Drawing Prize. Entries for the Young Drawers Prize has closed.
07/10/2026
🌟 Now Showing 🌟
Imagining here from elsewhere | Olivia Gates
Olivia Gates used her residency at M16 to create glass tools that could be brought out into the landscape to be painted and printed in place. First sculpting glass roller forms from wax, Gates casts recycled CRT Television screens to create a surface and weight appropriate for watercolour monotype printing.
Olivia has been M16 Artspace's 2025/2026 Environmental Artist in Residence. This residency has been generously supported by Thomas Boulton, Canberra Glassworks and Megalo Print Studio.
Learn more about the artist:
🔸 M16 Galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 - 5pm.
🔸 Exhibition runs until Sunday 18 October
📸 Litia Roko
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