Company profile
Our inner city studio and gallery exist to nurture and promote artists with an intellectual disability. For 35 years, we have promoted and supported the development of artists’ work, resulting in representation in mainstream art exhibitions and events.
We are not-for-profit organisation, and rely on government funds, personal and philanthropic donations, and commissions from artwork sales to continue our work. We need your support.
Value to the community
Arts Project Australia:
- manages a studio providing quality guidance, materials and an atmosphere supporting artistic development
- has a local focus but an international reputation
- improves health, self-esteem and life skills through its arts studio
- provides recreational and vocational opportunities
- provides pathways for individuals and respite for families and carers
- promotes participation by people with an intellectual disability in mainstream programs and courses
- employs professional visual artists to support studio artists
- promotes the value of artists nationally and internationally through exhibitions, competitions and the wider Arts Project network
- advocates for greater community understanding of the value of art by people with an intellectual disability
- exhibits, produces and publishes the original work of the artists
Partnership benefits offered
Arts Project Australia will connect you with your community through:
- promotional opportunities targeting government, community, staff and other local stakeholders
- free leasing with artwork changing every 6 months
- support from professional curators to select artwork for your workplace
- professional development for employees involved in Arts Project events and exhibitions
- free use of gallery spaces to host company functions
- brand alignment with a longstanding best practice community service
- use of artists' work for your publications and website
- positive media coverage of the company's commitment to Northcote and the inner-city Melbourne community
- acknowledgement on Arts Project promotional material
- invitations and ticket allocations to Arts Project events
Partnership benefits sought
- financial support for our collections, studio workshops and exhibitions
- in-kind services including vehicle travel and artwork delivery
- cost reductions through improved efficiencies eg. IT and office services
- products as appropriate – both arts practise and office related
- alignment with corporations demonstrating best practice
- introductions to corporate colleagues and suppliers
- access to marketing personnel for advice on marketing and branding
- professional expertise and mentoring regarding corporate operations
- employees volunteering for special gallery events or the studio
