The Compassion Exhibition: Celebrating the Art of Refugees in Melbourne

In recognition of Refugee Week 2025, we invite you to The Compassion Exhibition, an inspiring showcase of art created by refugees and Jewish artists living in Melbourne. This powerful exhibition will run from 3 June - 27 June and will highlight the diverse, rich, and often untold stories of refugees through their own artistic expressions.

Space2b is a proud to be partnering with Stand Up and COJA (Centre of Jewish Artists) for this event.

StandUp is an incredible organisation that inspires a community of social justice changemakers and provides Jewish Australians with a way to support vulnerable communities.
The Centre of Jewish Artists (COJA) is an organisation dedicated to supporting and advocating for Australian Jewish artists. COJA advocates for a future with more educated, informed, and equitable workplaces and communities to allow artists to bring their full identity to their artistic practice.

Opening Night: Thursday, 12 June | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for a special evening to celebrate these talented artists and their stories. The opening night will feature poetry readings, heartfelt personal stories, delicious Syrian food, music — and a warming drink. This is an opportunity to connect, share, and stand in solidarity with those who have journeyed far to call Melbourne home.

Tickets: $15

Proceeds from the exhibition will go directly to support the work of Space2b Social Design, an organisation dedicated to helping refugees, new migrants, and people seeking asylum build a future through creative enterprise and social inclusion.

The Compassion Exhibition helps amplify the voices of refugees and provides much-needed support to those who are rebuilding their lives. All artwork sold supports and honours our artists.

Join us for an unforgettable night of art, community, and compassion.