The history of Schoolhouse Studios

We’ve been around for a decade now and in that time we’ve supported more than 1,500 creatives and held more than 1,800 art and cultural public events.

Nicholson Street
Abottsford

SHS started with a simple vision, that of Alice Glenn and Elizabeth Barnett to establish a space for their creative practice that was more community-focused than what they felt was around at the time, especially in terms of welcoming the young kids they were both juggling. When the Abbotsford site opened its doors in 2012, the dream was realised for 25 creatives with a gallery, orchard, creative events and many, many parties.

Rupert Street
Collingwood

Since then Schoolhouse Studios hasn’t stopped. In 2015 we relocated to Collingwood and opened another site in Brunswick, allowing over 140 artists to join the SHS community.

Between the two sites we were proud to boast a woodworking and tool room, cafe, gallery, bar, event spaces, and of course, a village of artist studios. Over the years, we’ve brought together filmmakers, graphic designers, activists, photographers, prop designers, social enterprises, performance and drag artists, painters, fashion labels, illustrators, and more.

Victoria Street
Coburg

Now, we are growing again and have secured our dream home in Coburg! Come check out our events, gallery, or studios and join this vibrant, diverse and thriving bunch of creatives!

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2015