STUFF THAT MOVES US
We get excited about ideas and actions that spark Curiosity and fuel authentic Connection. it starts with intentional Ideas, Playful processes + bold actions.
Here are a few things that we are losing our shit about.
Tracers
Run Club
Let’s bring our community together in ways that get us moving - any fitness level is welcome! We meet out the front of VA at 6.30am, with a Happy Boy coffee to finish.
On the first + last Saturdays of each month.
Golden Hours
A monthly drop-in session for everyone.
Unplug + leave your devices at the door
3-6pm on the 4th Sunday of every month
Gold coin donation supports our volunteer organiser
BYO book, artwork in progress, snack, drink + connect
Art
Adjacent
A Talk Series for
Artists + Audiences
that like to participate.
3 guests, one theme, and a conversation that
connects art + real life.
Series 3: Sat Aug 15th, 4.30-6pm, $15 tix
Guests: Hannah Elias, Lauren Deakin and Ned Bowden
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1 x artist invites 2 other guests (preferably from diverse professions) to join them in conversation around a theme that interests them.
The guests choose their own process (a panel, facilitation, group conversation, sequential presentations etc.)
The 1.5 hr talk must find a creative way to include the audience in the conversation (be as creative as you like!).
If you are interested in initiating an Art Adjacent talk, then hit us up
Studio Life
Studio Life with Adam Lester
Studio Life tours will drop here…an artist, designer or maker from our diverse network will take us on a mini tour of their studio. Tune in for an inside look at the set-ups, systems + quirks of the spaces where people make cool things. Recently we dropped into Adam Lester’s Studio, in Salisbury. Adam is a painter, known for his ability to express nostalgia and humor through his observations of people, places and objects.
Block Show
Vacant Assembly’s annual Xmas exhibition Fundraiser, showcasing work from 60 artists - each responding to the dimensions of the concrete besser blocks that VA is built from (400 x 200 x 200mm).
Applications for 2026 will open in September.
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BLOCK SHOW DECEMBER 2025 - Dates TBC
Application Open in September 2026.Requirements for entry:
1 artwork per artist, $55 entry fee paid upon application.
Artwork can be:
2 Artwork - 200 x 400mm
3D Artwork - 200 x 400 x 200mm
Multimedia/ Projection work
200 x400mm (x 200).
There will be a 25% commission on all works sold to raise funds for Vacant Assembly.Block Show Process:
Complete general application form + Pay $55 fee.
Applications will close after the first 60 applicants - so don’t hesitate!
Start working on your artwork - once applied.
Receive email from VA on TBC - requesting your artwork details by TBC.
Reminder email on TBC re artwork drop off date .
Nov 28th or 29th - Drop your work off.
Dec TBC date - Come and Party!!
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Please consider the following before applying.
This is a pay upon application system.
Once you fill in the form, a cart will appear + you will be able to pay your entry fee. The fee is non-refundable so please consider carefully.
Please read the Terms & Conditions drop down (below this infor) before applying, as by applying + paying you are agreeing to the Block Show Terms & Conditions.
If any concerns or questions - please email us on vacantassembly@gmail.com before applying.
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TIMING & COST
Maximum one artwork per artist.
Entry fee: $55
Entry fee is paid upon application.
Works have to be delivered to Vacant Assembly by November 29th (another time may be available in extenuating circumstances).If you are creating a multimedia work, you may need to be available during the installation to provide tech equipment etc.
Any unsold works will need to be collected by Friday 19th December.CURATION / INSTALLATION
The Vacant Assembly team will curate and install the show.ARTWORK SALES
Vacant Assembly will charge 25% commission on sales.
VA will manage all artwork sales and collections (not delivery) of sold work.
Artists who sell their work will receive an invoice for 25% commission - the rest of the sale amount will be transferred to artists nominated bank account.
The fees will cover the cost of preparing, curating & hosting the exhibition, card fees and installation supplies. Any ‘profits’ will go directly to growing Vacant Assembly + its community.THE SHOW
The exhibition will run across a weekend (Fri, Sat + Sun)
Opening Event:
December TBC date - 6pm till late.
Show Continues:
TBC date 11pm-4pm,
TBC 10am-2pm.
We would love your company at the opening event (but we won’t hate you if you can’t make it).2D WORKS
Dimensions: 200mm x 400 mm
The work should be as close to these dimensions as possible. Note, if you are framing the work, the outside limits of the frame must be 200mm x 400mm. The work can be portrait or landscape.
There are no restrictions on materials or medium. Multimedia, projection and video works are welcome (within these dimensional restrictions), we will work with you to provide power and solve installation challenges/ requirements.
Framing is not a requirement but the work must be ‘ready to hang’ with D rings, wire or a deep timber frame.3D WORKS
Maximum Dimensions:
200mm x 400mm x 200mm
The work should aim to ‘fill’ this size volume but can have voids and hollows. The goal is that the work reaches these dimensions in at least 3 directions. There are no restrictions on materials or medium. Multimedia, projection and video works are welcome (within these dimensional restrictions), we will work with you to provide power and solve installation challenges/ requirements.
If the work is intended to be displayed on a wall, it must be ‘ready to hang’ with D rings, wire etc. We will presume it is to be displayed on a horizontal surface unless you tell us otherwise.