Arts House 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Victoria 3051

Welcome to Arts House, an establishment and point of interest located in North Melbourne, Australia. Our institution is dedicated to acknowledging and honoring the Traditional Owners of the land, the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to Elders both past and present, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

At Arts House, we understand the immersive and sometimes chaotic nature of the artistic process. As an artist, you may often find yourself buried in the studio, covered in materials, and lost in the worlds you create. That's why we strive to create a space that supports and nurtures artists, providing them with the resources and environment they need to thrive.

One of our core values is accessibility. We believe that art should be available to everyone, regardless of their background or abilities. That's why our Season 2 program features a wide range of shows with accessible performances, including Auslan Interpreted and Relaxed performances. We want everyone to have the opportunity to engage with and appreciate the arts.

We are particularly excited to showcase Liang Luscombe's exhibition, 'Okkoota'. Through this exhibition, Luscombe explores her experience and the imprints of Okkoota on the building. Okkoota, a Kannada word meaning 'assembly, gathering without contest', invites visitors to come together and engage with the artwork in a meaningful way.

On the opening night of Okkoota, our Co-Artistic Director, Nithya Nagarajan, delivered remarks expressing the significance of this exhibition. She highlighted the power of assembly and the importance of creating spaces where people can come together without contest.

We were also privileged to have Guest Curator, Vishal Kumaraswamy, share his thoughts on the opening night. Kumaraswamy emphasized the transformative potential of art and the role of Okkoota in bringing people together for a collective experience.

We invite you to visit Arts House and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of contemporary art. Located at 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, we are a hub of creativity, innovation, and inclusivity. Join us as we celebrate the power of art to inspire, challenge, and unite.