studio A

Studio A creates professional pathways for artists with disability, so they can achieve their artistic and economic aspirations. Supported by ArtsNSW

Studio A is a supported studio based in Sydney Australia that tackles the barriers that artists living with intellectual disability face in accessing conventional education, professional development pathways and opportunities needed to be successful and renowned visual artists. The enterprise paves professional pathways for such artists so that they can achieve their artistic and economic aspirati

ons. Studio A provides its artists with a working studio space equipped with specialist materials and support-staff. It also manages an annual exhibition program and facilitates weekly workshops provided by invited contemporary artists. Studio A supports a variety of artists working within a range of disciplines and thus strategically links Studio A artwork with an equally diverse range of target markets including art, design, craft, and corporate markets. The Studio A program is structured to operate as a social enterprise, meaning revenue derived from the program’s activities is invested back into the program to increase its artistic and social outcomes. Income derived from the sale and exhibition of artwork directly benefits the artist. Studio A contributes to various personal outcomes for the artists including increased self esteem, increased aspirations for the future, broader social networks and a sense of belonging, increased financial security and improved mental health. More broadly, within the community Studio A reduces stigma associated with people with disabililty and increases diversity and inclusion. Studio A offers the mainstream arts sector access to new artists and new opportunities for unique collaborations.

03/09/2026

Scenes from the Artbank Prize opening yesterday morning.🤩🙌

Such a fun morning celebrating the eight artists! A huge congratulations to Artbank Prize winner Elyas Alavi, and to all the finalists, including our very proud and excited Annette Galstaun. We are equally proud and excited!💞

Thank you to judges Elizabeth Fortescue, elliebuttrose and tony albert, and a BIG congratulations to on the launch of its inaugural Artbank Prize!👏

The exhibition featuring all eight finalists is now open at Artbank Sydney until 30 October 2026.

Scenes from the Artbank Prize opening yesterday morning.🤩🙌

Such a fun morning celebrating the eight artists! A huge congratulations to Artbank Prize winner Elyas Alavi, and to all the finalists, including our very proud and excited Annette Galstaun. We are equally proud and excited!💞

Thank you to judges Elizabeth Fortescue, elliebuttrose and tony albert, and a BIG congratulations to on the launch of its inaugural Artbank Prize!👏

The exhibition featuring all eight finalists is now open at Artbank Sydney until 30 October 2026.

Scenes from the Artbank Prize opening yesterday morning.🤩🙌

Such a fun morning celebrating the eight artists! A huge congratulations to Artbank Prize winner Elyas Alavi, and to all the finalists, including our very proud and excited Annette Galstaun. We are equally proud and excited!💞

Thank you to judges Elizabeth Fortescue, elliebuttrose and tony albert, and a BIG congratulations to on the launch of its inaugural Artbank Prize!👏

The exhibition featuring all eight finalists is now open at Artbank Sydney until 30 October 2026.

Scenes from the Artbank Prize opening yesterday morning.🤩🙌

Such a fun morning celebrating the eight artists! A huge congratulations to Artbank Prize winner Elyas Alavi, and to all the finalists, including our very proud and excited Annette Galstaun. We are equally proud and excited!💞

Thank you to judges Elizabeth Fortescue, elliebuttrose and tony albert, and a BIG congratulations to on the launch of its inaugural Artbank Prize!👏

The exhibition featuring all eight finalists is now open at Artbank Sydney until 30 October 2026.

31/08/2026

The 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial is coming soon! 🙌

has been busy creating her piece for the Triennial as one of 18 artists selected to exhibit. Here’s a little sneak peek of Lauren bringing it to life in the studio.👀🧵

NATURE MACHINE opens at Tamworth Regional Gallery on 18 September.

Curated by Blake Griffiths
📍Tamworth Regional Gallery
🗓️ 18 September – 22 November 2026

We can’t wait to show you how it all comes together! ✨

27/08/2026

Afternoon sun catching artwork in the studio is magic!✨☀️

New pieces by Victoria, Thom, Lex, Emily, Annette and Damian.🤩

21/08/2026

Happy snaps from the opening of Mosman Art Prize last night!😄📸

I think you can see and had a great time.❤️

BIG congratulations to all 73 finalists, prize winners Georgia Spain, Matthew Harris, hayley megan french, Tara McIntosh and Mosman Art Gallery on another spectacular exhibtion!🤗

The Mosman Art Prize is on now until Monday 26 October.

20/08/2026

Five finalists!🖐👏🙌

A huge congratulations to our five artists who have been named finalists in the 2026 Fisher’s Ghost Art Award: Emily Crockford, Thom Roberts, Skye Saxon, Lex Tan and Daniel Kim.

The finalist exhibition will be on display at Campbelltown Arts Centre from Saturday 26 September to Friday 4 December 2026.🤗

19/08/2026

Be hypnotised by these eyes.👀

The Archibald Prize 2025 tour has reached its final stop, Yarrila Arts and Museum in Coffs Harbour.

Come face-to-face with ’s imposing self-portrait, which sees Mathew transform himself into the likeness of Freddy Krueger.🩸

You’ll also find portraits by Studio A’s Meagan Pelham, Daniel Kim and Catherine McGuiness among the 57 spectacular works on display.

Archibald Prize 2025
📍 Yarrila Arts and Museum
📅 Until 13 September
🎟️ Free entry

, His face like my face – self-portrait as Robert Englund playing Freddy Krueger, gouache, synthetic polymer paint and ink on paper, 128.5 x 141.2 cm

18/08/2026

It’s the final week to visit ‘If I Were a Cactus’!🌵💚

Don’t miss your chance to see this wonderful exhibition at Annandale Galleries, curated by Andrew Christie and featuring work by Studio A artists Emily Crockford, Annette Galstaun, Daniel Kim, Meagan Pelham, Thom Roberts, Damian Showyin and Lex Tan.

Catch it before it closes this Saturday!⏰

FINAL WEEK
Wednesday – Saturday, 12:00–4:00pm
Annandale Galleries
📍 110 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, Sydney

17/08/2026

BTS with at Hireup HQ.🎬

Emily visited the new Hireup offices recently to check out her latest commission and share a little insight into her creative practice.🤗

More on this new piece coming soon!🤩

14/08/2026

✨New magic from Skye Saxon.✨

“This painting is based on the last time I went to Jenolan caves. I mostly had a cool dream from it. My dream was about monsters and humans working together. What you can see (in the painting) is the magic starting to light up the inside of the cave, starting to create the castle/mansion.”

, Magical & Mystical Caves, 2026, ink, texta & glitter on paper, 53 x 73 cm

13/08/2026

Is it really time to say goodbye?🥲

As always, we had a blast at the Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery NSW. The 2026 exhibition sadly wraps this weekend, so it’s your last chance to catch works by , and in Sydney before they head off on their regional tour.

To give you even more time to see this wonderful exhibition, opening hours have been extended until 10pm this weekend, 15–16 August.

Don’t miss your chance, Sydneysiders!❤️

Address

Crows Nest, NSW

Telephone

+61294391281

Website

http://www.studioa.org.au/

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