CHUTESPACE
I see - I saw, Kirsten Castorina, 2025. Image by Brenton McGeachie.
CHUTESPACE is a unique miniature gallery created in 2013 from the former Griffith Library after-hours book return chute by artists Jeffree Skewes and Kerry Shepherdson.
Artist-run and volunteer-managed, CHUTESPACE showcases 12 four-week mini exhibitions alongside M16's main gallery annual program. Artists from all disciplines are welcome to apply, and exhibitions are free.
All artist proposals are considered, and exhibitions are free to the artist.
Send a brief proposal or expression of interest to chutespace@gmail.com.
CHUTESPACE details
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18cm (H) ร 40cm (W) ร 26cm (D)
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Illuminated daily from 9am to 9pm by a centrally positioned LED light. The space is secured with tempered glass and lockable doors, with keys provided to exhibitors. Access is via a rear door inside the brick chamber.
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Free to exhibit.
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Artworks in CHUTESPACE are available for purchase on enquiry and will sales attract a 30% commission, payable to M16 Artspace.
Sale equiries are to be sent to:exhibitions@m16artspace.com
CHUTESPACE exhibitions
2026
2025
2024
2023
Jacqui Malins
๐๐ค๐จ๐ฉ ๐ก๐๐๐ is the beginning of new work by Jacqui Malins using machine-embroidered lace to contemplate the near-complete destruction of the continent's lacy shellfish reef edging.
Jess Dabro
Jess Dabro is a Primary Art Teacher with a background in Graphic Design and Illustration. She has always been an animal lover, and is particularly besotted with dogs. When her children were younger she would read them a book called โBest Dog Party Everโ by Wendy Graham which has inspired this artwork. One of Jessโs favourite places to visit are dog parks - she loves seeing all the different breeds and quirky personalities. She thought creating a miniature dog party scene would bring a sense of wonder and joy to people of all ages.
Claude Jones
Mustering the madness is a response to the ongoing insanity of the relaxed gun laws in the USA. The installation reflects on Australiaโs effective weapons round-up, whilst questioning why America cannot do the same.
Modelled on toy guns, with soft colours, glossy surfaces and floral decorations, this gun pile-up serves as a poignant reminder of the many children lost to, and involved in, mass shootings. It also speaks to the ubiquitous presence of guns โ in computer games, in the media, in film, television, in toyshops and for some, in reality. The question of whether our early and ongoing exposure to gun violence inspires violent behaviour in real life is a hotly contested topic, however, even when there is not enough evidence to support this connection, the question remains - why violence?
Lynne Flemons
Following a residency in Hill End Lynne was intrigued by the gold mining history of the village and inspired by the Holtermann Collection.
Julie Pennington
Installed in Chutespace,Charred Landscape II is a reflection on the severe climatic conditions that have impacted the natural environment in recent years.

Chutespace
Ali Aedy