About the space
North Sydney Council is committed to supporting a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable cultural community by providing accessible, affordable and supportive spaces for creative development and production. The North Sydney Creative Spaces program aims to:
- support artists at all stages of their careers across a range of creative disciplines by providing affordable studios and spaces for creative production
- celebrate North Sydney’s cultural diversity, unique heritage and stories and amplify First Nations voices
- strengthen community connection by encouraging the sharing of creative processes and outcomes with the public
Primrose Park Artists' Studios
Primrose Park Artists’ Studios is located at picturesque Primrose Park, off Matora Road Cremorne on the land of the Cammerygal People. Primrose Park is home to parks, playgrounds, sporting fields, Artist Studios and Primrose Park Arts & Craft Centre. Surrounding bushland points of interest include Willoughby Falls, Aboriginal rock art and the former Primrose Park Sewerage Works structure.
Primrose Park Artists Studios consists of two separate spaces located on the upper level and lower level and adjoins Primrose Park Arts & Craft Centre.
Upper level
- accommodates up to 3 tenants in a shared space, where individual spaces are separated by fixed partitions
- each space has a trestle table, chair, small storage cabinet
- access to plenty of natural light
- the upper and lower level studios are not connected and entry is from two distinct areas
- the upper level is wheelchair accessible
Lower level
- lower level accommodates up to 2 tenants in shared open plan space
- there are no space partitions
- access to storage, foldable tables, chairs
- the lower level is not wheelchair accessible
Shared facilities include
- small kitchenette
- gender neutral bathroom
- small lounge area on the upper level
- professional gallery hanging system on the upper level, professional gallery lighting
Facilities do not include
- wi-fi or internet access
- air conditioning
Permitted artforms
Applications are welcome from creative practitioners working across a range of disciplines. While all art forms will be considered, art forms must be conducive to the open plan space. The following are not permitted in Council operated spaces:
- use of toxic or hazardous materials
- materials that require extraction fans or emit fumes
- materials that result in hazardous waste
- processes, tools and equipment that emit excessive noise
Access, parking, transport
The studios can be accessed seven days a week between the hours of 7am and 9pm. Overnight stay in the studio is not permitted.
There is a Council car park, however there are no designated spaces for studio artists. The car park accommodates visitors to the Arts Centre, studios, tennis courts and sporting fields. The centre is a 10 minute walk from Military Road where there are numerous bus stops.