Creative Spaces | Shop 54 2025 12-month EOI

This is an expression of interest for a 12-month Creative Spaces Licence at Shop 54, 54 Errol St, North Melbourne. Please ensure you fill out all fields for your application to be considered.

Each applicant must complete and submit all sections of the form.

You must visit the space before submitting an application.

Site visits to inspect the Premises are available on the following dates:

• Friday 8th November, 12pm
• Friday 15th November, 12pm

If you are unable to visit on the above listed dates, you are welcome to designate a proxy or contact Creative Spaces.

Please ensure you have read and viewed the Guidelines.

Successful applicants will enter into a licence agreement outlining obligations and terms and conditions.

Below is a brief outline of the attachments and uploads required to complete this form:

• Individual applicants will provide a current CV related to your creative practice and up to 6 images of your work. 
• Businesses and/or organisations will provide details about your business or program.
• Supporting material (such as articles, catalogues, audio or video files).
• A timeline including move-in date.
• Two reference letters.

Creatives who have specific needs or require additional support to complete and submit an application (which could involve using an alternative format) can seek assistance in the following ways:

Deaf and Disabled artists

Applicants can contact Arts Access Victoria (AAV) for resources and support. Contact info@artsaccess.com.au or phone (03) 8640 6001.

If you are deaf, hearing-impaired, or speech-impaired, contact us via the National Relay Service 133 677 (ask for 03 9658 9658) or email creativespaces@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Artists from culturally diverse backgrounds

Applicants can contact Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) for resources and support. Contact office@multiculturalarts.com.au

Our multilingual information telephone service provides access to translators and information in different languages.

Technical assistance

Refer to the SmartyGrants Help Guide for technical assistance. The SmartyGrants support desk is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Contact service@smartygrants.com.au or 03 9320 6888.

Please contact creativespaces@melbourne.vic.gov.au or on 03 9658 9893 with any concerns or queries you may have regarding the application process.

The shop you are applying for is Shop 54

Please refer to the refer to Floor Plan for more information on site specifications. 

Shop 54:

• 47.3 square metres shopfront (approx.) 
• $1,600 per month + GST