APRIL 2024 in The Project Space : VA IN-HOUSE
Vacant Assembly’s resident artists are showcasing their work in the Project Space for the month of April
MAY 2024 in The Project Space : Direct From Japan with OKAERI
OKAERI joins the Vacant Assembly Project Space bringing a collection of pieces by independent Japanese artists and traditional craftsmen (dentōkugei-shi).
STAY AWHILE by Sarge Jhorgenson
A collection of poetry and art. Traversing the deep landscapes. Of love, loss and finding home.
Young Artists Studio West End - Kids School Holiday Art Workshops
VA resident artists Chloë Waddell and Julie Smeros have curated two full days of interesting art activities for your 6 to 12 year old kids. Join us for one day or come along for both.
ABSENT
Group exhibition featuring: Kate Clarke, Marisa Culpo, Kitty Horton, Natalie Lavelle, Stephen Newton, Darren Obrien, Simon Roots, Summa Shing, Vanghoua Anthony Vue.
THE FIRST GATHERING التجمع الأول : An An Offering from Magandjin Creatives to Palestine
The First Gathering responds to an urgent call-to-action to support Palestinian refugees arriving from Gaza on temporary visas. Magandjin creative’s works will be exhibited with sales donated to the cause.
JUXTAPOSED by Olivia Bayly & Matthew Williams
Emerging artists Matthew Willams and Olivia Bayly, present recent professional works with pieces from their shared university courses.
2024 VALUE TALK 01 - Forging Your Career Path
An Australian Institute of Architects, EmAGN & SONA event.
BLOCK PARTY - VA turns FIVE!
Vacant Assembly celebrates our 5th birthday with an epic group exhibition & party!
Young Artists Studio West End - Kids School Holiday Art Workshops
VA resident artists Chloë Waddell & Julie Smeros have curated a variety of fun and engaging school holiday art workshops.
DECEMBER 2023 in THE PROJECT SPACE : The Wrap Up
A gift shop pop-up filled with local handmade art and objects for the festive season.
FEELINGS, FEELINGS, FLOWERS by Claire Ritchie
CLAIRE RITCHIE PRESENTS PAINTINGS, POP UP SHOP AND FLOWER PORTRAITS.
The Enormous Vastness by Lyn Graham & Paul Rees
Lyn Graham and Paul Rees are painters and printmakers working in Brisbane’s West End. The Enormous Vastness is inspired by the ancient beauty of the landscapes they saw outback Queensland in 2021.
NOVEMBER 2023 in The Project Space : AMV Experimental Objects by Mila Vasikic
Mila Vasikic will be in the Project Space for the month of November, exhibiting past work and experimenting with lost wax casting, plaster sculpture and other sculptural techniques.
Point & Shoot – Australian Veteran Photography Exhibition
Showcasing career imagery and accompanying stories from Australian veterans, Point & Shoot aims to create conversation, understanding and connection through increasing public awareness of the veteran experience.
OCTOBER 2023 in The Project Space - Crossed Lines
This group exhibition brings together recent artworks from a Brisbane based collective who work together regularly across a range of subjects, themes and media. The 8 artists have separated into four pairs who will exhibit their work for a week each over the month of October.
ОБЪЕКТ-Д by DvR
This exhibition explores themes of the post war drive for progress, the idea of international scientific collaboration beyond politics and the concept of sacrifice to achieve scientific ends.
Chris Worfold: Recent Paintings
Chris Worfold is returning to Vacant Assembly for the third time with this solo show of recent paintings.
SEPTEMBER 2023 in The Project Space : Sam Eyles - Open Studio
Sam Eyles activates Vacant Assembly's Project Space as an extension of his onsite 1 st floor studio. Past, present and emerging works will be on display throughout the month of September.
SIDE QUEST: A showcase of Video Game Artwork
A showcase of Video Game artwork by 40+ of Brisbane’s raddest tattooers.
Curated + Presented by @oracletattooshop & @art17customframing
AUGUST 2023 in The Project Space - Werk Lab
Over the month of August, Werk Lab will shape shift through a range of materials, intimate views of the artist’s process and interactive experiences; the likes of which are as yet undecided.
DENNIS MCCART : Drawing Between Worlds
Dennis McCart’s art practice reflects the ambiguity between our inherent connection to the natural world and the continual distancing from it.
JULY 2023 in The Project Space - The Material of Memories: an evolving installation
Natalie Billing will be creating an evolving installation in the Project Space throughout July.
School Holiday Art Camp - kids art workshops
VA resident artists Chloë Waddell & Julie Smeros have curated a variety of fun and engaging school holiday art workshops.
Earring Workshop - make ceramic & copper earrings
Create ceramic, copper & silver earrings, exploring texture and materiality in a specialist workshop hosted by Chloë Waddell and Laura Pascoe.