Brisbane Artists Reveal Months of Work Behind New Cultural Installations

A collective of Brisbane artists opened a series of site-specific installations last week at the Brisbane Powerhouse on Montague Road in Newstead.

The works reflect months of collaboration among painters, sculptors and sound designers who live and work in the inner north. They come at a time when city-funded arts programs have expanded to support mid-career makers after the pandemic reduced studio access for many.

Work on Ann Street and in West End

One piece, a sound and light sculpture, was built in a rented warehouse off Ann Street in Fortitude Valley. Another, a series of painted panels, took shape in a shared studio space near Boundary Street in West End. Both locations sit within walking distance of regular bus routes and the new Cross River Rail station at Roma Street.

City records show the Brisbane City Council allocated 1.2 million dollars to 47 individual artist grants in the 2025-26 financial year. Average grant size reached 25,500 dollars, enough for materials and three months of studio rent at current inner-city rates.

Next steps for visitors

The installations remain on view through 30 September. Tickets cost 18 dollars at the door or 12 dollars when booked online before 5 pm on the day of visit. Staff at the Powerhouse box office recommend arriving before 7 pm on weeknights to avoid queues near the main entrance.