TheySwarm studios - First Floor - Studio S
Space overview
TheySwarm studios for diverse artists - is located on Johnston Street, Collingwood in a lovely two-storey shopfront heritage terrace above TextaQueen's studio and TheySwarm artist residency space.
This is a private and large, lockable space with two windows for natural sunlight, high ceilings and beautiful old polished floorboards. 3.5 x 5.8 m. There is lots of storage and a built in desk. Trestle table, chairs, portable fan and space heater are available for use. The bathroom downstairs is for artists in the two upstairs studios and visitors. Access to building is via pushbutton keypad on exterior and electronic keypad on interior door. The studio is lockable via padlock on door, with a latch for privacy on interior.
We're 500 m to either train or tram, with a bus stop directly outside. We're close to coffee, 500 m from Smith Street food and buzz.
Features and facilities
General features
- Non-gendered toilets
- Lockable
- Lockable space
- Natural Light
- Free wifi
- Storage
- Toilets
- Queer friendly
Accessibility features
- Relaxed or sensory friendly environment
Location
Address
152
Johnston Street,
Collingwood, 3066
Access Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 8 pm Saturday - Sunday 10am to 8pm
Flexible rental terms - short term / long term.
Please note: All are welcome to apply - This studio prioritises diverse artists - Blak/Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, disabled and / or queer and trans artists.
Accessibility: TheySwarm's long term goal is for the ground floor studio to be wheelchair accessible, via ongoing fundraising. Currently there is one small step to enter the building (step-free from July 2024), ground floor bathroom is step-free. This studio is upstairs via 21 stairs. This is a low scent (no solvents or oil paints) and COVID cautious space due to other artist's chemical sensitivities and risk.
Entrance to the upstairs studios is via the downstairs shopfront studio.
There are two timid low-allergen cats who may appear - downstairs and in upstairs hall. Plus a friendly chihuahua who is often in the downstairs studio.
Air purifier operates in downstairs studio. Mask to be worn through entrance, downstairs studio and in hall.
Getting here
Transport options
- Bus
- Train
- Tram
200 and 207 bus outside Victoria Station 550m (accessible) 86 tram 450m
Parking
Unmetered 2-hour street parking in surrounding streets is reasonably available. There is a visitors parking permit, ask about availability
