M16 Artspace Open Day | Open Studios

What: Open Studios

When: Saturday November 8, 10am – 4pm

Where: M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith

Cost: Free

Explore creativity first-hand on Saturday 8 November, 10am – 4pm, as M16 Artspace opens its doors for its annual Open Day.

Since its establishment in 1985, M16 Artspace has been a vibrant hub for artistic expression, inclusivity, and community in Canberra. The Open Day offers a unique behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet artists, visit studios, and connect with local community art organisations.

Discover our current exhibitions featuring works by M16 Artspace resident studio artists, alumni, and community groups.

This event is presented as part of the 2025 Craft + Design Canberra Open Studios + Organisations Open Day.

What’s On?

10am - 2pm Get coffee and a snack from the Coffee Collective pop up

11am - 2pm Drop-in to experiment with cyanotypes led by Claire Fletcher. Open to everyone - by donation.

11:30am - 12:30pm & 2:30pm - 3:30pm Join Operations Manager Gillian Anderson for a guided walkthrough, visiting community organisations and artists’ studios.

1pm Head to Gallery 1 for artist talks from the 40x40 Anniversary Exhibition and Auction artists.

4pm Fundraising auction bidding closes

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𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

Routes 2, 6, 56, 182

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝟲

Stuart Street, 4 minute walk

Stop ID: 2367 and 2368

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝟱𝟲

Captain Cook Crescent, 10 minute walk

Stop ID: 3229 and 3294

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝟮

Closest stop on school days:

McMillan Crescent, 9 minute walk

Stop ID: 1609 and 1608

Closet stop at other times:

Wentworth Avenue, 4 minute walk

Stop ID: 2234 and 2235

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝟭𝟴𝟮 - Only operates during peak hour

Wentworth Avenue, 14 minute walk

Stop ID: 3321 and 336

Please go to https://www.transport.act.gov.au/ to view timetables as they are subject to change.

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

Wheelchair access: Ramp access at the entrance of M16, however this can be too narrow for some wheelchair users. 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