Lot19 was founded to celebrate life
Lot 19 is an evolving artspace in the central highlands of Victoria with studio spaces, an outdoor stage, a contemporary art gallery which also presents excellent music, marionette theatre, performance, and film, and an outdoor sculpture park. We are dedicated to promoting undiluted excellence in the full field of human experience, and are not driven by sales. For our history, and who we are, click here…
THERE IS A STUDIO BECOMING AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT MARK FOR DETAILS!
We are now seeking applications for a new concept, THE CHRYSALIS PROJECT, where Lot19 donate a free studio to an emerging artist of particular vigour and talent so they can pursue their craft beyond immediate financial constraints. The first artist to be granted the studio was Inta Krumins, and we look forward to you becoming aware of her work in the near future! We look forward to this idea having legs, and as the concept develops, supporting a wide range of emerging artists over the years…
We are so pleased to now host 26 artists, following the completion of 4 new studios. A new open-access pottery studio is nearing completion, with a large gas fired top-hat kiln and a small electric kiln. Please email expressions of interest, and stay tuned for details. next is an additional new stage… (oops, this building thing is infectious!), and a new studio for a print collective! yep…
There are still a limited number of slots left for new shows: check out our Proposal information for more details! the curators meet to discuss proposals april, july and november, so please have your idea, along with all relevant info and images emailed to us by the first of those months
If you are interested in studio space, please contact Mark
Where we are…
- Mark Anstey (director/founder/owner/curator): markanstey19@gmail.com, 0427 724 149 (9am-6pm),
- Ashley mariani (curator) 0421 467 222 (9am-6pm)
- Tina Helm (admin/marketing/fundraising): lot19artspace@gmail.com
We are at Lot19 Mcshanag Drive (off Langslow Street), Castlemaine 3450, Victoria, Australia (map below)
Mailing Address: PO Box 937, Castlemaine, 3450, Victoria, Australia.
Current Shows
2018 SPRING SCULPTURE PRIZE: 13-28 October
Lot19’s Spring Sculpture Prize has become a well known creative institution in Castlemaine and throughout the surrounding region, attracting a very high caliber of work. “This is our 13th show and it’s a chance for emerging artists to exhibit with professional artists”, Mark (owner/operator/curator) says. “In a big way it’s a celebration of what’s …
studio becoming available at lot19
a rare opportunity…there is studio space becoming available at lot19. it is reasonably priced, light filled and roomy, and most excellent. this one requires a quiet-ish artist tenant! please contact mark for details and to check it out, markanstey19@gmail.com, 0427724149
the dawn of ‘castlemaine clay’
we are gearing up to open lot19’s open access ceramics studio. it is imminent. wahoo! we are setting up a committee (are you interested?), and completing the space, which has three kilns. we will be running a program of talks, workshops, and events, as well as providing access to equipment, kilns and the workspace. we are …
LAKEVIEW HOUSE Yambuk artist musician retreat! (or bnb accom)
yamuk is on the secluded and rugged coastline 10 mins after port fairy, victoria. book here or on stayz or airbnb Ease the pace down a few gears, sit back and relax, soak it all up… The most secluded, spectacular and rugged coastline is at your doorstep, with Yambuk Lake, teeming with fish …
castlemaine press (printmaking collective) and castlemaine clay (open access ceramics studio) set to open
register your interest now!