M16 Artspace is pleased to announce the opening of Step Into The Limelight's new exhibition presented by ACT Schools.

Opening Friday 13 June, 6 – 8 pm

This is a free event – register your interest via the ticket link!

Gallery Takeover | Enter the Unknown

Now in its 19th year, Step into the Limelight 2025 invites you to Enter the Unknown —a bold and imaginative exploration of mystery, curiosity, and possibility through the eyes of Canberra’s K–12 public school artists.

Across our three gallery spaces and Chutespace, Step into the Limelight highlights the talent, imagination, and diverse perspectives of the next generation of artists while celebrating the value of creative learning in education.

From abstract interpretations of space and time to deeply personal reflections on change, fear, and discovery, these works showcase the incredible creativity and courage of young people stepping into new territory.

Expect a dynamic and diverse collection of paintings, sculpture, digital art, textiles, and mixed media pieces that push the boundaries of what is familiar and celebrate the beauty of the unexpected.

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Exhibition runs from Friday 13 June - Sunday 29 June 2025.

Gallery opening times: Wednesday to Sunday, 12 - 5pm.

M16 Artspace operates on the lands of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people. We honour and pay our respects to their traditional custodians. We acknowledge this land always was and always will be the country of Australia’s First Nations People. Sovereignty was never ceded.

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Public Transport:

Bus Routes 6 stop at Griffith Shops Stuart Street and Stuart Street opposite Griffith shops which is a 6 minute walk to M16 Artspace.

Bus Route 2 stop at St Edmunds College McMillan Crescent and St Clares College McMillan Crescent which is an 8 minute walk to M16 Artspace.

Please check the Transport Canberra website  https://www.transport.act.gov.... for timetable information.

Parking: M16 Artspace has free parking and dedicated disability parking spots outside the entrance.

Wheelchair access: Ramp access at the front entrance of M16, however this can be too narrow for some mobility aids. If this proves to be the case the studio access entrance has no stairs and connects directly to the gallery, please contact us for more information!

Bathrooms: We have one wheelchair access and gender-neutral bathroom behind the lobby in addition to two gendered bathrooms.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach us at exhibitions@m16artspace.com or through the number provided below!

Office: Wednesday - Friday, 12 - 5
Gallery: Wednesday - Sunday, 12 - 5
For general enquiries: (02) 6295 9438

Contact the host of Block 6 Exhibitions Opening