A very rare opportunity for a 24m2 ground floor artist’s studio has how opened up in the inspirational Mercator Building. Purpose built to enable creators (including hard artists) to practice their art form, this aesthetically beautiful building is uniquely positioned alongside a large lawn area and the stunning facade of the Laundry complex. Situated in a hub alongside other creators, the built form encourages open studio events and retail visitation. The tenancy offers access to shared kitchen facilities, bathrooms and a shower.
Onsite you’ll find an assortment of delicious food options, markets, venues, a gallery and an extensive program of events and workshops all at your doorstep. Sitting alongside the Yarra Capital Trail, the Convent is accessible by bike or via public transport. All tenants receive a discount for use of a 300-space onsite car park.
With over 130 studios onsite, the Convent is home to some of Melbourne’s finest creatives, arts organisations, and wellbeing practitioners, making this the ultimate place for collaboration and community engagement. We strongly encourage applications from creative tenants who have a strong public interface in conjunction with their practice, seeking opportunities to participate in the Convent Made brand initiatives which include an annual pop-up shop, curated exhibitions, tours and open studio events and look to run classes or other public facing activities including open studios, retail opening hours or classes.
About the Studio
- Space Type: Hard Arts/Creative Retail
- Permitted uses: Creative practice only
- Studio Size: 24 Square meters
- Building Location: Mercator Building
- Floor/Level: Ground floor
- Aspect: West Facing window
- Outlook: Infirmary Lawn
- Access permitted: 24/7
- Room facilities/inclusions: Inbuilt sink/Large desk and cabinetry included/ Power points/Phone point/Hydronic Heating
- Flooring: Carpet
- Surrounding Amenities: Kitchenette, Toilets, Shower
- Building Amenities: Lift, Stairwell, Conference rooms, Security Doors
- Site Amenities: 300 Space Car park/ATM/Cafes /Gallery/Gardens/Meeting Rooms and Venues
- Other benefits: Classes & events on-site including a monthly farmers market. Tenant’s social events, morning teas and other engagement activities aimed to connect our community with visitors. Weekly newsletters and opportunities for promotion via the Convents Social media channels.
Please note this studio is not wheelchair accessible.
Price
Independent Creatives: $700pcm including GST (TBC).
Professional Organisations: Please enquire
Other upfront costs: Bond (equal to 2 months’ rent ex. GST) and $50 per key deposit.
Please note the official Convent opening hours are 7.30am – 9.30pm daily
If you have any queries or wish to view the space, please contact Leonie Wray, Tenant Community Manager on (03) 9415 3610.