Visual Arts

RMIT Union [Arts] is dedicated to supporting the new ideas and free expression of artists. To achieve this, it presents a visual art program to interest, inspire and enliven the cultural life of all who participate.

Events

New Collectables is an annual auction of artworks by RMIT students at First Site Gallery in December. In 2008 the auction raised a record $13,000 which went directly to the participating artists. More information about the New Collectables Annual Auction. 

Exhibition Spaces

First Site Gallery

Located in the vaulted basement of Storey Hall at 344 Swanston Street, First Site RMIT Union [Arts] Gallery is considered to be one of Melbourne's most innovative galleries for emerging artists and designers and creative practitioners. First Site has a priority to showcase work of current and recently graduated RMIT students through the exhibition program. First Site operates as a non commercial gallery.

Representing diverse arts practices, First Site Gallery is the interface between the next generation of artists and the broader arts community. With an emphasis on multi-disciplinary and cross-media exhibitions, performances and installations, First Site has established a reputation for excellence in presenting contemporary art.

Current First Site Exhibitions

First Site Applications

The gallery has a subsidised student program that runs during semester, i.e. March through to June and August through to November.

Click to download the 2008 First Site Gallery Application pack as a PDF or a Word Document. 

Professional artists / designers who are not RMIT students are also eligible to exhibit in First Site at certain times in the year, and should contact the Gallery Director regarding the different conditions applicable to such applications.

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For further information on First Site Gallery contact:

Simon Pericich
First Site Gallery Curator

T. (03) 9925 3878
F. 9925 2324
E. simon.pericich@rmit.edu.au
Building 8, Level 2
360 Swanston Street Melbourne

Artspaces

The RMIT Union [Arts] Artspaces provide students with the perfect opportunity to show their works for free in the inner City and Brunswick campuses. They are excellent spaces to display exciting new works of any medium by individuals or groups. Month-long shows, completely free and no gallery sitting!

The Swanston Artspaces

The Swanston Artspace has four lit, lockable window cases that are recessed into the wall. They are all different in size and shape and lend themselves to a diverse group show or a unique solo exhibition

The Brunswick Campus has three lit, lockable glass cabinets of different shapes and sizes as well as a wall-mounted glass-fronted frame for 2-D works. Location: the cafeteria, Building 514.

All Artspaces are free to use, secure, and in high traffic locations. They're a fantastic way to get your work out of the studio and into the public eye.

To apply for an exhibition or for more information contact:

Jodie Lawson
Creative Arts Officer

T. (03) 9925 2206
F. (03) 9925 2324
E. jodie.lawson@rmit.edu.au 
Building 8, Level 2
360 Swanston Street, Melbourne