June 2025 in The Project Space: The Art of Leaving Brisbane.
This June, the Project Space will be utilised to showcase, archive and sell Shani’s impressive collection of works. The collection of works are not themed as such but rather encompass the artist's journey through the trappings of modern life.
Basket weaving workshop : introduction to twining
Learn the mindful craft of basket weaving in a friendly and inclusive small group environment
Egg Shop – Drag Egg Portrait Painting Workshop
Join us for a creative and empowering workshop where you’ll help preserve the vibrant history of Meanjin’s drag scene through painting ceramic egg portraits.
Bangle weaving workshop - weave your own jewellery!
Heartwood Nature Bathing warmly offers a special weaving workshop where you will learn to craft your own bangles!
Selfie School
Explore self-expression in a whole new way at Shani's Selfie School. Unlike the typical iPhone selfie, this workshop invites you to create self-portraits that reflect your inner world.
Jay Jackal - And the Found Few
This group exhibition brings together four distinct voices in contemporary Australian art, each exploring themes of identity, place, and transformation through their unique visual languages.
Trash Trinkets
Inspired by nature’s collectors like bowerbirds and magpies, Shani and Rachelle (@orbit.jewelz) invite you to transform discarded items into beautiful jewelry.
JULY 2025 in The Project Space : Handmade in Japan with OKAERI
OKAERI joins the Vacant Assembly Project Space, bringing a curated collection of artisan pieces from across Japan. The collection embodies a rich history and heritage, each piece is designed to last a lifetime.
Ikebana Exhibition by Ikenobo Ikebana Queensland
Ikenobo Ikebana Queensland presents a group exhibition with a special workshop opportunity.
Exhibition BauchGefühl - ‘From the gut’
‘BauchGefühl’ - From the Gut, explores intuition, memory, and the playful mix of old and new materials through abstract and surreal forms.
O F R E N D A : la vida y la muerte
Cempoalxochitl Arts Collective presents a celebration of Mexican art, stories, culture, food & mezcal to be held over Día(s) de Los Muertos, 2025.
Lines and Knots: A Night of Shibari and Life Drawing
Join us for an intimate and inspiring evening of life drawing infused with the beauty of shibari, set in the serene surrounds of Vacant Assembly in West End.
This is a ticketed event
Collage Date – Bring a Mate!
Celebrate International Best Friends Day with a creative twist! Join Shani for a fun and relaxed collage workshop where you and your bestie (or new friends).
Basket Weaving workshop: wheat ear + spiral stitch!
Learn the mindful craft of basket weaving in a friendly and inclusive small group environment
Basket Weaving workshop: sculptural basketry with the 'mariposa' stitch
Learn the mindful craft of basket weaving in a friendly and inclusive small group environment
Creative Workshop - with Daisy Braid
Join DIY Daisy for a fun and creative workshop where you'll craft a one-of-a-kind necklace using pre-loved and second-hand beads!
Botanical Watercolour Workshop
Join Holly Neilson - Paper Hands- as she guides you through a relaxing botanical watercolour workshop.
Floral Wall Hanging Workshop
Join Holly Neilson - Paper Hands- as she guides you through a relaxing fabric stitching workshop.
Botanical Watercolour Workshop
Join Holly Neilson - Paper Hands- as she guides you through a relaxing botanical watercolour workshop.
May 2025 in The Project Space : Savor It
Artist Holly Nielson, hosts the Project Space for the month of May.
To be a River
‘To be a River’ documents the artist’s journey traversing inner and outer landscapes. This body of work spans a 2 year trek around the Americas, Europe & Australian mountains and coastlines.
Young Artists Studio West End - Kids School Holiday Art Workshops
VA resident artists Chloë Waddell and Julie Smeros have curated two workshops across three full days, jam packed with interesting art activities for your 6 to 12 year old kids:
Seeing Gaza: Artworks by Katrine McLeod
Seeing Gaza shares an artist’s journey grappling with the first live-streamed genocide in history.
A fundraiser for MATW Limbs Of Hope Project: Providing prosthetics to child amputees in Gaza.
(This is a 3 day event including art, music and workshops)
All welcome!
April 2025 in The Project Space : Justine Wake + Pedro Puente
Artists, Justine Wake and Pedro Puente use painting, mixed media and photography to create playful still life scenes.
Defying Boundaries
A group of multidisciplinary artists blend their practices and push their creative boundaries.
MARCH 2025 in The Project Space : Hemma Sweet Hem
Printmakers, Judy Pascoe and Isabelle Nilsson present a new body of work in the Project Space.
Creative Ambition
A multidisciplinary exhibition bringing together nine creative minds, emerging artists from Meanjin (Brisbane).
Clayschool Summer Show
Clayschool’s final show for the year, showcasing the work of emerging and established local ceramicists .
VA Open Studios
Vacant Assembly will open our studios as part of the Australian Ceramics Association national open studio weekend event!
Intertwine by Vika Fifita & Margo Woo
Intertwine presents the vibrant, colourful and diverse works of Vika Fifita & Margo Woo.
Statecraft Showcase
The Showcase event is an opportunity to celebrate the work of our student led PPE Society and the release of our in-print magazine for 2024.
Heart on my sleeve -poetry book launch-
Lauryn Bickley and Kaitlyn Turner launch their first illustrated poetry book ' Heart on my sleeve', all about love, heartbreak, healing and honouring those who wear their heart on their sleeve.
Red Thread
Jade Shanley meaningfully engages with themes of grief, fear and love in their first solo exhibition inside the Project Space at Vacant Assembly.
Houseful of Heads
Houseful of Heads is an exhibition of self portraiture works by 30+ emerging, local artists working in a wide variety of mediums and styles.
Strangers on a Train by Stephen Tiernan
Stephen Tiernan’s solo painting exhibition explores unanticipated moments of human connection in transit.
RAW: Ensemble Sooon album launch w/Laik
Ensemble Sooon release their second album, Raw through MNM.
Introversion 101
Introversion 101 explores all areas of introversion in a fun and colourful performance by SHLT Theatre.