The Little Room
The Little Room is best described as an intimate and thought inducing space ideal for up close viewing of artworks
The space was once the butter factory cold room, insulated with cork and rendered concrete that has the effect of subduing sounds and inducing quiet reflection.
It's recycled roofing iron ceiling adds rustic ambience, with the practical addition of a modern 2 dimensional work hanging system and 3 dimensional display areas, allowing for flexibility to suit your purpose. Display lighting as well as delightful ambient lights add function and atmosphere to this unique artist space.
The total available floor area is approximately 12sqm
A preference for art that is New and Unseen
The Churn Room has a a reputation for high quality, and giving visitors something new to see, and this extends to our gallery spaces.
Our visitors come not just from our local area... they travel from Brisbane, Sunshine and Gold Coasts, Northern NSW and regional Qld; and they love art. They love handmade, and they love the ability to engage directly with artists and artisans. In turn, we seeking to give them artwork they would not have seen previously, and to be amongst the first people who get to see it.
In planning our exhibition program, we give greater consideration to Expressions of Interest that help us to achieve that goal. Our preference is to hosts artists and artisans with work that is relatively new and has not been widely exhibited - especially in our local area.
From professional artists, to those who are emerging; artists who have exhibited extensively to those preparing for their first; The Churn Room seeks to present a diverse, intruiguing, interesting, and novel range of artworks, techniques, media and subject matter to our visitors.
Professional Assistance with your Exhibition
The Churn Room's atmosphere of inclusivity, involvement and sharing of knowledge extends to our exhibition spaces, and our Exhibiting Artisans.
Our exhibition fees automatically include creation and printing of a flyer for you to distribute; promotion across our website, contact database, and social media accounts; creating the artwork labels to go alongside your artworks; and curatorial assistance with the display of your artwork.
Also included is a meeting (in person or via zoom), once your expression of interest is accepted and details for your exhibition are confirmed. The purpose of this meeting is - aside from meeting you - for us to gain an understanding of your artwork and the vision for your exhibition, and to offer any guidance you may need to achieve your goal.
We find this opportunity is extremely helpful for artists who aren't yet experienced with exhibiting their work. We love to share the knowledge and experience we've gained, both as artists and as professionals in the business of art.
Engaging with Community
One of The Churn Room's core values centres around connecting artisans, artists and sustainable practices with the general community.
We find that artists and artisans who actively involve themselves in their exhibition, and take advantage of opportunities to engage with visitors, have more successful exhibitions overall.
There are many ways you can do this, including:
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Holding an opening event
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Spending time in your exhibition talking to visitors about your work (especially over the weekends)
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Hosting artist talks about your inspiration and processes
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Giving demonstrations, or simply creating within the exhibition space
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Running a workshop/s (public liability insurance required)*
The Churn Room is happy to offer guidance and assistance with these activities so that you - and the community - can get the most out of your exhibition.
The Little Room 2025 Availability
Month | Length of Exhibition | Exhbition Dates | Available? | Booked Artist / Exhibition Title |
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January | Custom Length | Thu 16 Jan - Sun 2 Feb | No | Scapes - Michael Tyshing |
February | 2 Weeks | Thu 6 Feb - Sun 16 Feb | Yes | |
February | 2 Weeks | Thu 20 Feb - Sun 2 Mar | Yes | |
March | 2 Weeks | Thu 6 Mar - Sun 16 Mar | Yes | |
March | 2 Weeks | Thu 20 Mar - Sun 30 Mar | Yes | |
April | 2 Weeks | Thu 3 Apr - Sun 13 Apr | Yes | |
April | 2 Weeks | Thu 24 Apr - Sun 4 May | Yes | |
May | 2 Weeks | Thu 8 May - Sun 18 May | Yes | |
May | 2 Weeks | Thu 22 May - Sun 1 Jun | Yes | |
June | 2 Weeks | Thu 5 Jun - Sun 15 Jun | Yes | |
June | 2 Weeks | Thu 19 Jun - Sun 29 Jun | Yes | |
July | 2 Weeks | Thu 3 July - Sun 13 July | Yes | |
July | 2 Weeks | Thu 17 July - Sun 27 July | Yes | |
July | 4 Day Pop-up | Thu 31 July - Sun 3 Aug | No | GROUP EXHIBITION - Tiny Things |
August | 2 Weeks | Thu 7 Aug - Sun 17 Aug | Yes | |
August | 2 Weeks | Thu 21 Aug - Sun 31 Aug | Yes | |
September | 3 Weeks | Thu 4 Sep - Sun 21 Aug | Yes | * Note: 3 weeks for price of 2 |
September | Custom Length | Thu 25 Sep - Sun 19 Oct | No | Sonya Flower (Miss Flower Creations) |
October | 2 Weeks | Thu 23 Oct - Sun 2 Nov | Yes | |
November | 2 Weeks | Thu 6 Nov - Sun 16 Nov | Yes | |
November | 2 Weeks | Thu 20 Nov - Sun 30 Nov | Yes | |
December | 3 Weeks | Thu 4 Dec - Sun 21 Dec | Yes | * Note: 3 weeks for the price of 2 |
Exhibiting Artisan Expression of Interest
The Little Room
Exhibition Hire Fees
2 weeks = $600 inc GST
Commission on sales: 30%
A $250 non-refundable deposit is required confirm your booking.
Option: Opening Event + $400 includes grazing platter & glass of sparkling wine
See information PDF for details.