Welcome to M16 Artspace
Founded in 1985, M16 Artspace is an inclusive organisation that supports a thriving arts community of emerging and established artists, writers and curators of any age, background or culture. We present high-quality exhibitions from both emerging and established artists and curators from Canberra, interstate and overseas. We are partially supported by the ACT Government for our gallery program.
Today, M16 Artspace runs three gallery spaces, manages 31 artist studios and houses five arts organisations that offer art classes. With new exhibition blocks beginning their cycle every four weeks, it is an ideal place to experience art in Canberra.
M16 Artspace Open Day 2026
Join us as we open our doors on the 7 November 2026
10am - 4pm
M16 Artspace is thrilled to be taking part in the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Open Studio Day! Join us as we open our doors and share what our vibrant community has been up to behind the scenes!
Here's what you can look forward to:
🔸 Meet our Studio Artists and explore their creative spaces, with artworks available to purchase.
🔸 Discover the five Workshop Organisations and find out what they've been working on, plus upcoming classes and workshops.
🔸 Explore our exhibitions, including Bespoke Utopia, curated by M16 Artspace; Future Feature, showcasing teen artists from studioMAP; and Idols by Hands On Studio.
🔸 Free wine tasting with our sponsors Quarry Hill Wines
🔸 Join an Artist Talk with artists from Bespoke Utopia in conversation with Lucy Chetcuti.
Current Exhibitions
Opening Thursday 22 October 2026, 6 - 8pm
Friday 23 October - Sunday 15 November 2026
2026 M16 Artspace Drawing Prize
Entries to the 2026 M16 Artspace Drawing Prize have now closed.
Exhibition opening and awards announcements:
Saturday 21 November 2026, 6– 8pm
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