Help Independent Artists Make New Work
Every new performance begins in a rehearsal room.
Studio1 provides the time, space and support independent artists need to create new work through The Workroom Program.
Your donation helps artists access affordable studio space, residencies, mentoring and development opportunities.
Studio1 exists to hold space for artistic risk, development and experimentation in Brisbane.
We are one of the only dedicated micro-arts spaces in South East Queensland supporting independent contemporary practice at scale.
Philanthropic support directly enables:
affordable studio space for artists
residencies and development programs
mentoring and artistic support
public presentations and events
an accessible, independent creative sector in Brisbane
Why Artists Need Support
Independent artists face significant barriers to developing new work:
Limited affordable rehearsal space
Rising creative development costs
Few residency opportunities
Insufficient support for early-stage experimentation
Studio1 exists to bridge this gap. Your support helps artists move from ideas to realised works.
Your support goes directly to artists and creative practice.
Your donation directly supports artists to:
access affordable studio space
undertake creative development
participate in residencies
test new ideas
share work with audiences
Make a contribution.
Artists need access to affordable space and development opportunities. Support helps ensure continuity of programs year to year.
Choose a one-off or ongoing donation:
Your Impact
$25 - Subsidises studio access for an artist
$50 - Supports a week of artist development
$250 - Contributes to a funded residency
$500 - Supports a development lab or showing
Why Give?
Studio1 is part of Brisbane’s independent arts infrastructure.
We are a place where artists test ideas, develop work, and build the future of contemporary performance.
Without spaces like Studio1, much of this work would not exist.
Your support helps ensure:
artists can stay and create in Brisbane
experimental work has a place to grow
the cultural sector remains diverse, independent and alive
This is a collective investment in Brisbane’s cultural future.
Your support helps create success stories. See one artist's journey below:
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT
If you would like to support Studio1 beyond a donation, you can also:
become a recurring donor
offer in-kind support (services, materials, expertise)
partner with us as a business or organisation
sponsor a program or residency
include Studio1 in your philanthropic giving
Contact us:
director@studio1.org.au
