New Exhibition

M16 Artspace is pleased to announce the opening of Step into The Limelight exhibition. 

Opening Friday 12th June , 6 - 8pm  

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

M16 Artspace Gallery  | Step Into The Limelight

Break Through 

Now in its 20th year, Step into the Limelight 2026 invites you to Break Through - a bold and imaginative exploration of challenge, change, and innovation through the eyes of Canberra’s K–12 public school artists.

Across 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 pushing the boundaries to deeply personal reflections on overcoming obstacles, these works showcase the incredible creativity and courage of young people engaging with life’s possibilities.

Expect a dynamic and diverse collection of paintings, sculpture, digital art, textiles, and mixed media pieces that challenge expectations and celebrate the power of change.

As this event is outside school hours, students need to be accompanied by parents/carers. 

Exhibitions run from Friday 12th June to Sunday 28th June 2026 

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:

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