Rehearsal, studio and meeting spaces are now open for bookings at the rejuvenated Judith Wright Arts Centre in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
A $10 million upgrade of the centre aimed to build creative partnerships across visual arts, cabaret, circus, dance, music and multi-disciplinary arts.
As part of the revitalisation, rehearsal and studio spaces have been expanded from three to eight studios.
The centre also has modernised offices, flexible breakout and collaboration areas and upgraded security and accessibility.
The Judith Wright Arts Centre is home to The Little Red Company, Circa, Musica Viva, Institute of Modern Art, Australasian Dance Collective, BlakDance and the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts.
Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said the project was part of Queensland’s Time to Shine, a 10-year arts and cultural strategy.
“For a quarter of a century, the Judith Wright Arts Centre has been a hub for visionary Queensland artists and arts companies to create and present new work,” Minister Langbroek said.
“This modernised facility provides creative spaces that meet the evolving needs of the sector – providing greater flexibility, improved amenities, and expanded capacity in response to sector feedback.”
Long-term tenant of The Judith Wright Centre, Circa CEO and Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz said the company was excited to be part of the centre’s new era.
“To create here in Brisbane, take that work to the world and return to it, is a privilege,” Mr Lifschitz said.
“The refurbished spaces are made for the way we work, with the ceiling heights and rigging that circus demands and that few buildings can offer.”
