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.
Studio Life!
Once a month a Studio Life tour 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.
This month we dropped into Tony White’s Studio, in Vacant Assembly. Tony is a multi-disciplinary artist with a practice that spans everything from animation to handmaking ceramic sculpture to carving hebal. Look out for his next public work at the Vacant Assembly Xmas Block Show on Dec 12th.
Studio Life with Tony White
Raw Power
Raw Power Barbershop has opened up a two six six Montague Rd, in the Vacant Assembly Precinct. It is owned and run by barber & artist Jack Rodgers, who specialises in traditional barbering, regardless of gender.
Open Thursday to Saturday, 9am -4pm. Walk ins are welcome, bookings preferred. You can DM Jack on his Instagram for appointments.
Life Drawing + Painting
Life Drawing + Painting is run by artists Conor Knight & Isabelle Cowan every fortnight at Vacant Assembly from 7-9pm.
All creatives are welcome, from practicing artists to those keen to have some fun and gain a new skill! BYO Drinks + buy your tix below.
Art Adjacent
3 guests, one theme, and a conversation that connects art + real life
Series 2: Sat 7th Feb, 3-4.30pm, $15 tix.
Guests: TBC
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1 x artist invites 2 other guests (don’t have to be artists) to join them in conversation around a theme in their practice.
The guests choose a process (panel, facilitation, group conversation, sequential presentations etc.)
Aim is to broaden perspectives around art by connecting varied fields of practices or professions to a common theme
If you are interested in initiating an Art Adjacent talk, then hit us up
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).
The Show will open on Dec 12th, 6pm - late
Will continue Sat, 11am - 3pm + Sun, 10am -2pm
Block Show
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BLOCK SHOW 12-14th DECEMBER 2025
Application Open from 7th October.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 Nov 1st - requesting your artwork details by Nov 21st.
Reminder email on 24th re Drop off date (Nov 30th at VA between 10-12).
Nov 30th - Drop your work off.
Dec 12th - 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 30th between 10-12 (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 need to invoice VA for the sale amount minus commission in the week following the show + VA will promptly transfer the funds.
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 three days.
Opening Event:
Friday 12th December 6pm till late.
Show Continues:
Saturday 7th 12pm-4pm,
Sunday 8th December 10am-4pm.
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.
Block Show Tips