The Wall Station

01/08/2026

Huge congratulations to my husband Nick Fintan who won Best Painting last night at Newcastle Art Space, Australia Hunter Emerging Artist Award. Thanks to Madeleine, Jo & Jennie for all their work that continues to support Newcastles visual arts community. 🎨💙

29/07/2026

‼️ Paid Gig $ - looking for a creative with full drivers licence who is available around 12 August over 7-10 days / nights to assist a photographer move a prop to different locations for photoshoots (LGBTQIA+ community 🌈). Bonus points if you have a van or Ute, however hiring one could also be factored into your quote. The photo shoots haven't been scheduled yet - but we can do this with the photographer / talent and the assisting creative (you). Please pass this onto to anyone who is relevant and needing some work. There is some lifting of light weight plywood boards involved. Contact Jacinta 0422033055 or [email protected] - most likely 30-40 hours in total (please let me know your hourly rate)

05/06/2026

SO excited for this!

30/11/2025

You’ve grown your business, now it’s time to enjoy a workspace that truly inspires. We have desks available at our cowork space Crown Street Studio in Newcastle’s CBD offers beautiful, affordable offices where your ideas can flourish.

Book a free tour and 7-day trial - give yourself the gift of space. 💚

21/11/2025

As the year hurtles towards the end, I've been reflecting on this years highlights. Working with Jen Denzin and the team on Argo Escargot has been an absolute shimmering star highlight of 2025 Here's a little summary:

New Annual: 26 September - 4 October 2025 Camp Shortland, Nobby’s Beach, Newcastle. A collaborative project with Jacinta Fintan (The Wall Station).

12/11/2025

We’re excited to announce new management at Crown Street Studios, a welcoming and professional share office in Newcastle. Long-time members Claud Realini, an IT specialist, and Jacinta Fintan, founder of the public art agency The Wall Station, are now leading the studio, bringing fresh energy and a deep understanding of what makes this space special.

Claud and Jacinta have worked from Crown Street Studios for the past five years and know firsthand why members love it: the natural light, central Newcastle location, big working desks, and relaxed yet professional co-working environment.

At Crown Street Studios, our share office in Newcastle offers a space where freelancers, small businesses, and creatives can focus, connect, and grow. With 24/7 secure access, meeting rooms, high-speed internet, and a friendly community, it’s more than just a desk - it’s a place to thrive.

🌿 Visit us and experience Newcastle’s light-filled share office for yourself!
📍 Level 1, Suite 1, 4 Crown Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
📩 Call 0422 033 055 or DM us to learn more.

https://www.crownstreetstudio.com.au/post/new-management-at-crown-street-studios-a-light-filled-share-office-in-newcastle

05/11/2025

"A room is not a room without natural daylight." — Louis Kahn

At Crown Street Studio, we couldn’t agree more. Flooded with light and surrounded by character, our shared studio space is designed to inspire creativity and focus. Whether you’re an artist, designer, or freelancer, it’s the kind of space that makes work feel a little more alive.

🌿 Desks available now in the heart of Newcastle’s cultural hub.
📍 Suite 1, Level 1, 4 Crown Street, Newcastle

29/10/2025

Welcome to Crown Street Studios Claire!

We’re thrilled to congratulate Claire as the recipient of Crown Street Studio 2025 emerging business scholarship. Claire is the co-founder of Paper Seven Architecture since 2023. Claire joins our supportive Newcastle co-working community, bringing fresh energy and creativity to our shared office space. Welcome Claire!

23/10/2025

Please help our friends at the Hunter Writers' Centre raise funds to replace their buggy assists less mobile guests visit the gallery space and writing studios at Nobbys Lighthouse. If everyone can make a small donation, it won't take long to raise funds. Their writing residencies are affordable, accessible and truly spectacular - lets keep the accessibility in place. Please donate today. https://hunterwriterscentre.org/buggy-fundraiser/

It’s Creative Australia’s first National Day of Giving to the Arts!

Join us in supporting Access for All, our fundraising campaign to keep Lighthouse Arts accessible for everyone.

We’re raising $20,000 for a small-but-mighty new buggy to carry artists, guests and materials up the hill to the cottages atop Whibayganba–Nobbys Headland.

Every donation helps carry creativity up the hill.

💛 Donate today → https://hunterwriterscentre.org/buggy-fundraiser/

21/10/2025

🎨📚 Stencil Art Book Giveaway for Australian Schools & Libraries
We’re giving away 500 sets of two stunning hardcover books celebrating Australian stencil art:
📘 ELK – The Stencil Art of Luke Cornish by Dr. Ken McGregor
📕 CUT: 10Years of the Stencil Art Prize by Jacinta Fintan

Thanks to generous community support, E.L.K raised $5,000 to cover postage and handling for the first 150 sets, which will be sent completely free of charge to public high schools and libraries across Australia.

The remaining sets will be available for a $30 postage and handling fee (while stocks last). If you can afford shipping, please note that you can pay it on the form and help us help more schools and libraries.

Both books are beautifully produced and perfect for inspiring students interested in art, design, and social commentary - suitable for tweens and upwards. If your school doesn’t have a library, art teachers are encouraged to apply and keep the books as a shared art room resource.

HOW TO ORDER:
Please complete the short request form below. Your request will be confirmed by email: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4e9ryn6u

For questions contact: [email protected]