A Micro Arts Precinct creating Space for Independent dance & Physical Practice
Welcome to Studio 1 - Meanjin/Brisbane’s Creative Hub for Artist’s Experimentation, Exchange & Collaboration
Studio1 is a multifunctional space that can be hired and adapted to accomodate a range of events. We are a warehouse-style venue that is incredibly versatile and flexible.
Studio1 is a creative hub and workspace for Artists to gather, make, create and collaborate. We support the day-to-day practice and on-going development of art in Brisbane.
We deeply understand that artists require space and infrastructure for experimentation, exchange, and discovery to push boundaries and find curious new forms, textures and modes of presentation. Studio1 is a workroom where you can open the toolkit and devise your next artistic creation.
Workroom Program
The Workroom Program is Studio1’s year-round platform for artist development, research and exchange.
Across 2026, the program includes Residencies, Workshops, Exchanges and Showing Opportunities for independent dance, physical theatre and multidisciplinary artists locally, statewide and nationally.
The program is process‑focused and artist‑led, supporting experimentation, skill‑building and connection.
The Workroom Program 2026 is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
SUPPORT STUDIO1
At Studio1, we champion space for indie artists to create, make and collaborate. You can help us to keep our space vibrant and accessible to all artists. Your valuable contributions support the day to day practice of artists and keep the Studio1 Community flourishing.
Upcoming Events
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MAKE IT HAPPEN
Facilitated by Dance Makers Collective’s General Manager Carl Sciberras
4 July
Make It Happen is a professional development program for creative practitioners and producers to refine their skills in making project or program ideas happen. This program starts by posing the questions: “why this project; who is it for; and how will we achieve it?” Moving through this chain of questions, participants come out the other side with a holistic understanding of how to then go forth and ‘make it happen’!This full-day intensive version is scaffolded in three x two hour modules, with breaks in between.
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RESTLESS DANCE THEATRE WORKSHOPS
Studio1 and Restless Dance Theatre deliver a multi-year collaboration focused on inclusive practice and professional development for artists with and without disabilities.
The 2026 workshop offering includes:Pro-Dance class | Friday 10 July
Pro-Dance class with Larissa McGowan. 10.30am - 12.00pm
Creative Workshop | Friday 10 July
Creative Workshop with Michelle Ryan, Larissa McGowan and Charlie Wilkins (Restless Company artist) : 1.00 - 2.30pm
Afternoon Drinks and Conversation: 2.30pm onwards
Teach the Teacher | Saturday 11 July
Workshop: 10am - 12pm
Coffee and conversation: from 12pm
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TESTING SITE
Testing Site is STUDIO1’S annual curated showcase of short dance and physical theatre works by South East Queensland artists.
Selected Artists:
Buddy Malbasias
Soleil Harvey
Jade Brider
Enzo Nazario
Performances on:
24th + 25th July