In March 2025, VENTspace will be presenting a multi-day Resident Showcase - exhibiting a plethora of art works, performances, practices and perspectives created by VENTspace Resident Artists both past and present. For 10 consecutive days, the VENTspace venue will be transformed by our largest group exhibition to-date, as well as various activation events hosted and curated by different Resident Artists. The Showcase kicks off with Opening Night celebrations on the 13th of March (6pm-11pm), with various resident-curated activation events across the following 10 days!
The VENTspace Resident Showcase will explore the depth and diversity of creative expression. By presenting our community’s emerging and established talents, we wish to invite the wider public to engage, reflect on, and appreciate their own creative spirit. The VENTspace Resident Showcase will platform and spotlight over 35 artists who have previously been, or are current a Resident Artist at VENTspace.
The Exhibition will be a multi-disciplinary, accessible experience for members of the public to explore contemporary, experimental works reflecting our city. We invite new and existing audiences to celebrate and become part of VENTspace’s growing community. We hope all attendees walk away with a greater sense of belonging and appreciation for Brisbane’s vibrant arts offerings.
CREATIVE CONVERGENCE - Thursday 20th March
Artist Panel hosted by Stephen Finkel
Join us for “Creative Convergence: Five Questions, Infinite Perspectives”, an enlightening panel discussion that brings together artists from various disciplines to delve into the shared experiences that unite all creators.
Featuring:
Jade Brider (artistic director, dancer)
Jaymie Murray (creative director, marketing expert)
Mayatu Nova (creative director, model, event curator)
Julian D'Arcy (venue manager, filmmaker, musician)
Jackson Hambridge (painter, visual artist)
Beth Bobir (sculptor, pottery)
Through a series of five thought-provoking questions, our diverse panel will uncover common threads and unique insights, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives on the creative journey.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the universal elements that inspire and connect us as artists.
Event run-time: 6pm - 9pm
Gold coin entry
JAM NIGHT- Friday 21st March
hosted by Cecilia
Jams!
Home-made Chai Tea!
Stay tuned for more details!
GASEOUS CRUST
Sunday 23rd March (7pm - 10pm) hosted by Elo Rolandsen
1st Emergent Activation of 'GASEOUS CRUST' - an experimental visual and sonic performance by Elo Rolandsen.
Using an array of recycled materials, salvaged electronics and abstract techniques, 'GASEOUS CRUST' will be a performance that weaves bass guitar grooves with analogue visual projection stimuli as an expression of the titual character's experience of the modern world.
For lovers of abstract perofrmance art, experimental live visuals and bass guitar, this is an event for you!
Event run-time: 6pm - 10pm
Performance: 7pm
Tickets available via link below, or gold coin upon entry
https://events.humanitix.com/gaseous-crust
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Opening Night - 13th March (6pm - 11pm)
Join us in celebrating the Opening Night of the VENTspace Residenct Showcase 2025!
Exhibition featuring artworks from over 35 resident artists working in various creative disciplines: paintings, photography, digital art, scultpure, music and film.
Live music performances (line-up listed below)
Welcoming speeches from the Showcase Committee
Cocktail & Drink specials
We welcome newcomers and long-time supporters of VENTspace to come along to meet our beautiful resident artists and enjoy the festivities!
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Opening Night - 13th March (6pm - 11pm)
LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP
DOORS: 6pm
Phin Spence (or Space and Ages band) ALT-ROCK solo set
Josie Eather NEWSOULD/RNB/SHOEGAZE solo set
Maddison Kate INDIE-FOLK solo set
maarjn POST ROCK/SHOEGAZE 3-piece band
NUNYA DJ set
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SAINT SPIDER-MAN'S ACADEMY
Saturday 15th March (6pm - 9pm) hosted by Small Paul
St. Spider-man’s Academy for Queers welcomes you back for another term of rigorous learning, growing, and being very very good. Come play weird cute fake school with your Principal Mr. Small Paul, celebrate the VENTspace community art show, and raise money for Open Doors Youth Service.
St Spider-man’s Academy for Losers, Trashbags and Queers will be an imaginary evening - come dressed in your dream school uniform, join a table, and let’s play school!
Mr. Small will take you through the lesson (i think we will learn nothing) and then you will SIT AN EXAM!!! (it's trivia but in a fun school pretending game way - I actually reckon it will mostly just be triva + a weird thing I wanna try where I'm a human train bridge).
Who knows what you will learn and unlearn at St. Spider-man’s Academy for Losers and Queers!
Tickets are pay-what-you-feel (https://events.humanitix.com/saint-spider-man-s-academy)
$2 of every ticket sold will go towards VENTspace and the rest will be donated to Open Doors Youth Service - QLD’s only dedicated LGBTQIA+ Sistergirl & Brotherboy (SB) youth service (https://www.opendoors.net.au/)
Clair's C*nty Cabaret
Sunday 16th March (7pm - 11pm) hosted by Clair Wheatley
A night of witchy, c*nty music and sexy dancing!
Featuring:
@eyebu.rn // @ketta_olopal // @_humairaa_ // @ms.chip_payne // @margotfentonhoop
// @frg_974 // @goodness_gracious24 // @s1llyyak // @shxovel // @haziedrumsEvent Times: 7pm - 11pm
Tickets ($10) available at https://events.humanitix.com/clair-s-c-nty-cabaret/tickets
Free Entry for First Nations People and Trans People of Colour
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Maggie Ruffle 🎨 (@__germ___), Stephen Finkel 📸 (@stephenfinkel) & Seth Gardner 🎥 (@__sgardner__) share a little bit about their experience as VENTspace Resident Artists, and what they are bringing to the Showcase.
The VENTspace Resident SHOWCASE 2025 opens on the 7th of March - tickets available above.
A special mention to Zac Mcmah 🖱 (@studioboolean) who is collaborating with GERM on a very special project that will be presented at the Showcase.
Song: @dink.demos
Video: @julianfdarcy