From humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of the local arts community, M16 Artspace has spent four decades supporting artists, inspiring audiences, and building a vibrant, inclusive creative culture.
This milestone marks not only our history, but the thousands of stories, artworks, conversations, and connections we've helped bring to life.
Join us in celebrating this milestone by supporting our 40th Anniversary Fundraiser and Exhibition in November 2025.
40 x 40 is a curated exhibition of 40 artworks from M16 studio artists and select alumni. A percentage of all artwork sales will go directly to funding M16's artistic programs, ensuring that we can continue to support local artists and provide accessible opportunities for future generations of Canberra creatives.
This project is kindly sponsored by Civic Art Bureau, The Framing Store, Living Arts Canberra and Brenton McGeachie Photography. With heartfelt thanks to our incredible M16 Studio Artists and Alumni for their artwork donations.
M16’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser includes a silent auction and an artwork raffle.
Artworks in the 40 x 40 Anniversary Exhibition will be available online through a silent bidding auction.
Raffle tickets are on sale now.
Artwork Raffle
Raffle drawn at the 40 x 40 exhibition opening
7:30pm, Sat 1 Nov 2025
40 x 40
Silent Auction
Auction bidding opens 6pm, Sat 1 Nov 2025
Come celebrate with us as we launch our 40 x 40 anniversary exhibition and silent auction as well as three exhibitions from our community organisations StudioMAP, Hands on Studio and CHUTESPACE.
When: Saturday 1 November 6–10pm at M16 Artspace
Exhibitions
Interview with Savanhdary Vongpoothorn
In honour of our anniversary, we interviewed esteemed alumni Savanhdary Vongpoothorn on her time at the M16 Artspace and it’s impact on her practice.
