Candyland: a Creative Connected Community
Candyland is a newly established multidisciplinary Community Arts Space offering up to 9 dedicated studios for individual arts practitioners, a 150 m2 venue space for multi usage e.g. theatre & dance performance, exhibitions, photography and film, as well as a 30m2 workshop, rehearsal and healing space.
Candyland is a massive warehouse converted and finished to a high standard, nestled between Thornbury and Coburg with access to public transport within walking distance.
We aim to create a strong culture which supports creativity, community and connectedness in an environment devoted to furthering individual and collective pursuits. We offer regular open-learning forums that are designed to be both inclusive and educational. We host multi-disciplinary artist-makers and practitioners to further their practice across a wide range of mediums, from permaculture, book binding to open dance events.
Amenities include:
Spaces that are both beautiful and practical
Common foyer and meeting area
Individual studio spaces that offer privacy and security
Multiple venue spaces catering to a wide variety of workshops & events
Indoor & outdoor kitchen gardens based on permaculture principles
Opportunities for involvement and engagement in the Candyland and wider community
Unlimited broadband internet access
Artists kitchenette & toilets
Access for artists of differing abilities and diverse backgrounds
A summertime outdoor cinema
Inclusivity, autonomy and sustainable practices
The pricing structure varies according to space required, projected usage and length of time required. Your participation and practical contribution are considered to be a vital part of the pricing structure. Your contribution could take the form of a public workshop offering or utilising your administrative expertise. In return for this contribution Candyland can offer a wide variety of benefits for community minded individuals.
To make enquiries and to arrange to inspect what Candyland has to offer, please contact Lea & Todd via email:
[email protected]Thornbury, 3071 google map
Bedrooms: Studio
