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Ainslie+Gorman
Gorman Main Hall | Gorman Arts Centre
97 max
label Price TBC
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Ready to host your next creative event or workshop?
Bring your next workshop to our beautiful heritage venue in central Canberra.
Gorman Arts Centre’s historic 1920s Main Hall, flanked by courtyards with magnificent heritage-listed Hawthorn trees, offers a family-friendly venue ideal for creative workshops, music and dance classes, photography, yoga and wine tastings.
History:
Built in 1924 as a hostel for the first public servants in Canberra, it was established in 1981 as a dedicated Community Arts Facility. Gorman Arts Centre is now a multidisciplinary arts centre, home to creative studio artists and arts organisations, in the heart of the city. Even though it is just a stone’s throw from Canberra Centre, it is a quiet oasis, where innovation thrives in our unique heritage venues.
Getting here:
Getting here is easy, with bus stops on our doorstep and free parking at weekends. Gorman Arts Centre has wheel-chair accessible entrances to the main buildings, accessible toilets and accessible parking options.
Gorman Main Hall - Venue specifications:
Dimensions: 12m x 9.3m
Occupancy Loading: 97 people
Resource inclusions: 64 padded chairs, 4 flip-top tables, 1 whiteboard and a small kitchenette (sink, dishwasher, microwave and fridge).
Floor: 110 square metres, polished recycled timber floors. Suitable for barefoot or soft shoe dancing. Power: 240V power is available throughout the hall
Lighting: large pendant and LED lights.
Sound: The hall has a surround sound system and 8-channel mixer
Heating / Cooling: reverse cycle air conditioners, ducted heating and ceiling fans
Discounted rates:
We offer discounted rates for arts activities and not-for profit organisations.
Gorman Arts Centre also houses theatre, gallery and meeting room spaces – so get in touch for alternate venues for your workshop!
Ainslie Arts Centre and Gorman Arts Centre are iconic heritage-listed ACT Government-owned facilities managed by Arts Capital Limited (ACN 639 255 815), a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
Ainslie Arts Centre is the go-to hub for community and youth music vibes, offering spaces where rehearsals, jam sessions and live gigs come to life. Nestled just a stone’s throw from Lonsdale Street Braddon, its historic rooms serve a medley of artistic and community endeavors beyond music.
Gorman Arts Centre, on the other hand, is a historical gem repurposed for the artsy crowd. It’s where Canberra’s seasoned creatives and emerging talents converge, offering everything from cozy performance nooks and dance studios to a gallery buzzing with innovation. A quick hop from the Canberra Centre Mall, Gorman is a creative sanctuary supporting a diverse tapestry of art forms, all in the same house.
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