Meet our New CEO.

The Convent is delighted to announce the appointment of Justine Hyde as CEO of the Abbotsford Convent Foundation.

Starting 2 October 2024, Justine takes the helm of our National Heritage listed multi-arts precinct. She brings to the Convent her extensive experience in the Cultural, Government and Commercial sectors, with a dynamic track record of setting an ambitious vision, identifying new opportunities, challenging the status quo and driving change. Welcome to the Convent Justine.

 

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ACF Turns 20!

Celebrating 20 years. 

In 2004 the Abbotsford Convent Coalition fought to save the Convent from commercial redevelopment and won.

This mighty movement was marked by the Abbotsford Convent Foundation being handed the keys to the Convent by the Victorian Government, providing the community with a special place to celebrate arts, culture and learning.

20 years later, Abbotsford Convent remains at the heart of a creative community. Memories are created here. Moments are celebrated here. Momentum is harnessed here.

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Melbourne Fringe 2024 at the Convent!

It’s that time of the year again!

Revealing this year’s dynamic Fringe At The Convent  program including some of the ‘Fringiest of the Fringe’ as well as XS Fringe for the kiddies — from contemporary dance and music, to roaming outdoor events and exquisite botanical drawingsdon’t miss out on new works from groundbreaking artists across Naarm/Melbourne.

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Available now.

Large studio offers a unique creative space at Abbotsford Convent.

Be part of the Convent’s creative community in this bright, open studio with all the architectural and design elements to support a vibrant workspace. Open to all proposals that fall within Arts, Culture and Learning.

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An exciting year ahead.

Announcing  Platform, an initiative of Abbotsford Convent and BlakDance, and First Nations-led creative development program for multi-generational choreographers and contemporary dance artists.

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Good news at the Convent!

The Artists in Residence for 2024 – 2025 have been selected.

Each year, Abbotsford Convent invites applications from artists and creative industries leaders to engage with our unique precinct through two Studio Residencies. Join us in welcoming two new additions to the Convent creative community — Louise Marson, the inaugural recipient of the Maggie Maguire Residency, and this year’s Abbotsford Convent Artist-in-ResidenceAmelia Jean O’Leary.

 

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Artist opportunities

Explore our story

Abbotsford Convent is Australia’s largest arts and cultural precinct. We are home to over 120 studios, a gallery, cafes, restaurants, a radio station, a school, and an abundance of green open space. Every year the Convent curates and welcomes a diverse range of art projects, rehearsals, workshops, exhibitions, markets, events and festivals. We look forward to welcoming you!