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Canvas is a Creatives's Collective in Naarm | Melbourne. We host events where people exhibit, perform and sell their work.

Our values centre around equality, community, collaboration and projecting different voices to re-centre power to the creatives.

29/04/2023

We’re late in posting this but just wanting to say a HUGE shout out to all the artists & musicians involved in the ‘Am I Dreaming?’ Exhibition !

Big love & appreciation to all that came down to support these artists & making it such a killer night.

We had a ball & we hope you guys did too. All the photos from the event are now live on our website! Hit the bio to get the scoop on all the good vibes of the night.

Thanks again to for providing us the Niji cameras & Umi 800 film which all these snaps were shot on.

Big love from Jack & Ellis.

23/02/2023

Introducing a final workshop running during the “Am I Dreaming?” exhibition with the wonderful !

In this workshop, Madi will be teaching participants how to create their own unique wall hanging/mobile from natural flora, woven sculpture, found or personal objects, beaded works, fabric and embroidery! The class will open with a guided intuitive artmaking session, allowing attendees to connect with themselves, their unique artistic expression and associate personal meaning to the visual elements hung in their mobile. Madi will be teaching Wadawurrung weaving techniques with Raffia grass to those who choose to add woven pieces to their wall hanging, as well as traditional knotting techniques to connect all hung items! This workshop has no set end goal and is open to personal artistic expression, meaning your work will be as unique as you are!
Participants in this class will be asked to bring in at least three natural found items, and/or small personal items they would like to add to their wall hanging. All other materials will be supplied 😊

Tix in bio!!! Get em’ while they’re hot 🔥 (2nd March)

21/02/2023

Still some ticcies left for ‘s crochet workshop w/ some hot new posters to boot.

Looking for something to keep you occupied during those long cold winter nights while you resist putting the heater on because you know you can’t afford the crazy amount of money the price gouging gas companies are charging you?
Love the crochet look but hate that it’s either made by exploited workers i or costs hundreds if not thousands of dollars?
Have ADHD and looking for another hobby?
Come try to learn crochet with someone a little less annoying then those crochet youtube tutorials.
We'll start by learning how to make a granny square and then we'll figure out how to join them and weave in ends. Once you learn these basics you'll be able to make tops, pillows, bags, hats, balaclavas, or anything you want as long as you don’t need a curved edge.
You’ll also get a starter kit including all the materials you'll need to continue crocheting at home, enough yarn so you can finish your project and maybe some new crafting buddies.

Tix in bio x

15/02/2023

Hold up, announcement drop!
Tattoo day w/ & at !

If you didn’t think there could be anymore fun fresh activities running during the “Am I Dreaming?” Exhibition, you’re very wrong.

Come get tattooed on Sunday arvo, 5th march - starting at 3.30pm!
~ Flash only / first in, best dressed ~

13/02/2023

Introducing yet another KILLER workshop, taking place at during the “Am I Dreaming?” Exhibition 🔥

This embroidery workshop will be facilitated by the wonderful

“This relaxed five-hour workshop will teach you how to depict bodies with embroidery thread using a backstitch as well as short and long stitches. You will choose from various n**e reference images to explore depicting bodies. You are also welcome to change aspects of these reference images or combine reference images in the drawing process. By the end of the workshop, you will have started your own n**e embroidery artwork! You will leave with an embroidery kit (needle, fabric, hoop, embroidery thread) and a booklet to continue developing your skills!

In 5 hours you will learn the following:
- Introduction to your materials:
In this part, you will learn about what you will be working with, and how to use it!
- Learn some stitches:
You will learn backstitch as well as short and long stitches. These will provide the base for you to draw with thread in the final part!
- Drawing bodies:
In this part, you will search through reference images and use them to do a quick sketch of a body. You can combine images, or just use one. How you draw the body is up to you! Be imaginative too! Wanna add in some top surgery scars? Go ahead! This drawing does not need to be perfect - It's meant to be a rough sketch!
- Combining the first 3 parts and drawing with thread:
In this final part, we will be moving to the hoop and fabric! You will pick your fabric and a thread (or threads). Then, using the sketchy drawing, you will start drawing with a pen on your fabric. When you have done your drawing, we will start using stitching techniques to cover the pen marks to start creating your very own artwork.”

Tickets in bio x

09/02/2023

Introducing our headline act for “Am I Dreaming?”

The legends 🔥

“From the heart of Melbourne, Olympic White are a unique blend of proud, unapologetic Australian indie rock roots coupled with listener-friendly pop sensibilities. They blur the lines of genres, and their music - full of reflective lyrics and groovy rhythms - is here to stay.

Since the quartet formed, they've played the circuit of local venues including The Workers Club, The Evelyn and The Bendigo Hotel. The band recently released their fourth single 'Going Rogue' on July 2021, supported by a single launch at The Worker's Club in Fitzroy.
 Nurturing ambitions that span beyond the local Melbourne scene, they're scheduled to release more singles and headline shows throughout 2022.”

08/02/2023

Another of the stella musicians that will be gracing the stage at the “Am I Dreaming?” Exhibition!
Introducing !

“Jessie Hillel is a singer-songwriter and producer. Brought up in New Zealand, her career has seen her perform on stages around the world, earn a position as the runner up of New Zealand’s Got Talent and release her debut album with Sony music which charted at number 2 in the New Zealand charts - all before her 13th birthday. Since winning Federation Square’s Fed Live competition in 2020, Jessie has taken on her alter ego as JHM with the release of her latest single ‘Santorini’ with Push Records. This year sees Jessie playing shows around Melbourne and preparing to release new music later in the year, making her place known with a sound inspired by the likes of Griff, Tkay Maidza, and Tierra Whack.”

Get over to on the 28th to see her lighting up the stage 🔥

07/02/2023

Releasing another exciting workshop happening during the “Am I Dreaming” Exhibition!

This one is brought to you by & is not one to miss (on 3rd March).

Tix in bio x

From Gabi:
“People are eternally interested in representing other people. However, we are traditionally taught to glorify and strive for realism.

It’s ok, you can exhale~ not in this course.

Through using non-traditional references (AKA not a life model), we will explore the human form as matter, symbol, and vessel for expression.

By engaging with life drawing exercises found in the original classroom, and then merging this with expressionist, abstract, and surrealist techniques, this workshop will encourage personal and creative flair within this genre.”

06/02/2023

Shouting out some of the killer musicians playing at the “Am I Dreaming?” Exhibition

Introducing the wonderfully talented !

Holly is a “music producer / singer songwriter from the Mornington Peninsula who likes sitting on her roof and writing music. When Holly was 4, she learnt hot cross buns on the piano and now the piano is her favourite instrument and hot cross buns are her favourite food. Holly likes ripsticking and in her spare time.”

Tix still available - link in bio x

31/01/2023

So excited to announce the first of many workshops being run during the “Am I Dreaming” exhibition!

Introducing & her killer workshop outlining the basics of how to crochet - 1st March, 23’🔥

Only 10 spots available! Link in bio 🌻

Workshop description:
“Come try to learn crochet with someone a little less annoying then those crochet youtube tutorials.
We'll start by learning how to make a granny square and then we'll figure out how to join them and weave in ends. Once you learn these basics you'll be able to make tops, pillows, bags, hats, balaclavas, or anything you want as long as you don’t need a curved edge.
You’ll also get a small take home pack of goodies and enough yarn so you can finish your project and maybe some new crafting buddies.”

More info on the event page, see you there x

23/01/2023

Repost as forgot to list the date (whoops)

Tickets are LIVE PEOPLE & LIVE ACTS ANNOUNCED!

Canvas Collective always looks to build launch events/exhibitions which offer a living, breathing melting pot of Naarm's creatives.

As such, "Am I Dreaming?" exhibition invites artists spanning all mediums, to explore the surreal nature of dreams, delving into what lays under reality & presenting this work collaboratively in a group show
- Featuring artists TBA -

However, the launch event doesn't just stop at visual art, therefore extends beyond the walls of the gallery, being accompanied by three KILLER live bands in The Old Bar's Bandroom from Naarm's music scene. These talented musicians, & will be providing the tunes & atmosphere for patrons to boogie the night away & absorb all that art.

Tickets likely to sell out so get em’ while they’re hot to avoid disappointment. Link in bio.

All love,
Canvas x

19/01/2023

Tickets are LIVE PEOPLE & LIVE ACTS ANNOUNCED!

Canvas Collective always looks to build launch events/exhibitions which offer a living, breathing melting pot of Naarm's creatives.

As such, "Am I Dreaming?" exhibition invites artists spanning all mediums, to explore the surreal nature of dreams, delving into what lays under reality & presenting this work collaboratively in a group show
- Featuring artists TBA -

However, the launch event doesn't just stop at visual art, therefore extends beyond the walls of the gallery, being accompanied by three KILLER live bands in The Old Bar's Bandroom from Naarm's music scene. These talented musicians, & will be providing the tunes & atmosphere for patrons to boogie the night away & absorb all that art.

Tickets likely to sell out so get em’ while they’re hot to avoid disappointment.

All love,
Canvas x

06/12/2022

We’ve been so stoooooked with the submissions coming in for “Am I Dreaming?”, that we just had to share some.

1. ‘Reflect, reflect, reflect’,
Photography

2. ‘I thought you said you wanted head?’,
Printed digital illustration

3. ‘Nesting’,
Oil on canvas

Keep them coming people! They’re looking HOT 🔥
Link to submission in bio x

20/11/2022

To accompany our exhibition at the Old Bar Gallery, Rana The Frog (one of our co-founder's) is launching the 1st edition of FROG MAG. A small magazine exhibiting emerging and established artists across all disciplines.

This projects invites artists to create to a theme, "asleep / awake" which compliments the accompanying exhibition, "Am I Dreaming?" in hopes to create a collaborative body of work which will launch at The Old Bar Gallery, 28th Feb, 2022.

Submission are open to creatives of all mediums. Each artist is offered up to 6x pieces of work to be displayed within the book.

Submissions are FREE so whatcha waiting for????

16/11/2022

We’ve been quiet on here since our last event, but WE BACK & ready to boogie w/ our latest upcoming show: “Am I Dreaming?”
Launching at Old Bar, Feb 28, 2023.

'Am I Dreaming' seeks to bring together artists from all mediums to explore the strangeness of subconscious & the world that sits behind realiy.

Still a while away yet, however submissions are OPEN. Limited wall space available so make sure to get in ASAP to lock in a spot.

Link in bio, all mediums & levels of experience welcome.

Any q’s, holla at us.
Big love, canvas x

08/09/2022

WHAT UP!?
Photo’s from our CB2 launch are now LIVE on the website (link in bio).

Thanks a bunch to everyone that came down & supported us & the artists. Shout outs to the killer musicians who graced us with tunes .band !

Huge appreciation to & for hosting us. You were a dream to work with.
Thanks to for supplying sweeeeeet beers & for providing film & cameras with which these snaps were taken!

Hope you’re good legends.
Apologies for our radio silence! We’ve been taking a much needed break.
Exciting news coming.. Watch this space.

28/05/2022

So stoked to have the opportunity to connect with to discuss what we do at Canvas Collective the upcoming Canvas Book, Issue #2 in their feature article. Head over to their site to have a read! Link in bio

Image credits:

21/05/2022

what up? LINE UP! We can’t wait to groove to these talented acts with you all on the 31st of May at
Tickets available through the link in bio!
Head on down to boogie town 🕺🕺

19/05/2022

PRE-ORDER NOW LIVE

The Canvas Collective works to showcase the wide scope of Naarm’s creative community by offering a multidisciplinary platform for makers to connect with audiences.

Back for Issue #2, The Canvas Book serves this purpose using the medium of print, bringing together the works of 50 local artists of various mediums, in a melting pot of Naarm’s creatives, living, breathing within the pages.

Each artist was offered 4x A5 pages with which they kept creative freedom.

Profits after associated costs are divided equally among the collaborating artists, so by purchasing a book, you are supporting the artists within it.

The book will be released on the 31st of May & will be shipped after this date. Alternatively, you can pick up the book at the launch event

We are so excited to share this project with everyone, and appreciate the support of community as it wouldn’t be possible without you all.

Tickets & Book available via bio.

Big shout out to Mali-Rose Van Den Driest & Bella Humphrey for our unreal cover designs (yet again).
Huge appreciation for all contributing artists.

All love,

Canvas x

16/05/2022

will be heading down to on the 31st of May to join the line up for the Canvas Book Launch and to serve us a killer set 🌟🌟 Tickets through link in bio
Very much looking forward to celebrating this with you all and having a killer night

14/05/2022

will be joining the line up for the Canvas Book Launch at on the 31st of May to deliver us her amazing vocals and accompanying tunes. We cannot wait to enjoy the set with you!
Tickets through link in bio

12/05/2022

We are very pumped to be announcing the lineup for The Canvas Book Launch over the next few days. On the 31st of March at the Old Bar we are very excited to welcome back the very talented people from .band 🌟🔥to help you celebrate the launch and boogie the night away. We cannot wait!
Tickets can be accessed through the link in the bio! 🌼

11/05/2022

More hot work from canvas book, Issue #2 !

We're itching to get our hands on it since sending it to the printing press last Friday!

Tickets selling super quick to the launch so get on it ASAP if you haven't already!

Link in BIO

Works as follows:

1. The Kelpie
2. Relax, its just me
3. untitled

08/05/2022

Continuing with our lil preview into CB #2 ~

1. Orchid II by
2. Tower of Babylon by
3. Breathe Easy by

This one is a gooden people. We're very excited to share it with you x

Tickets to the launch party available via link in bio! Selling fast, get in quick.

07/05/2022

A lil sneak peak into The Canvas Book, Issue #2 ~

Kicking things off with a few B/W photographs.

Pre-orders will be made available within the next few days. Watch this space to avoid missing out.

Works in order:
Saudade (pt.4) -
Untitled - .jpg
Breeze -

All love,
Canvas x

06/05/2022

Where?: The Old Bar, 74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
When?: Wednesday 31st of May
Tickets?: Available through link in bio- Tickets likely to sell out prior to event.

The Canvas Book Issue 2 serves Naarm’s creative community by offering a multidisciplinary platform for makers to share their work & connect with audiences. While the Canvas Book #2, serves this purpose using the medium of print, the accompanying launch event/exhibition will follow suit & offer a living, breathing melting pot of Naarm’s creatives.

All copies of the Canvas Book Issue 2 will be available for purchase on the night! We can’t wait to share with you all the final product of this collaborative project which hosts works from over 50 artists… Our biggest project yet!

In this spirit, there will be a visual art exhibition will representing a variety of artists from multiple mediums who have showcased work in the book. There is no theme for exhibiting artists & complete creative license is given space to roam.

Of course, what would be a launch event in an art / music venue without LIVE MUSIC!?

As such, we will also be having 3x live bands from Naarm’s music scene providing the tunes & atmosphere for patrons to boogie the night away & absorb all that art.

We can’t wait to see you all for what will be a killer night!

06/02/2022

Hey legends!

We have loved all of the submissions we have received for The Canvas Book Issue 2 Keep them coming!!!!

Featured above are some pages from our first issue to get you inspired 🚀🏄‍♀️

More info below:

We are seeking out creatives from a range of mediums looking to share their work within a broad community through The Canvas Book.
We will be printing at A5 size & offering the opportunity for you to display works across 4 pages p/artist. You’ll have complete creative freedom over the content of these pages.
Submissions are free and profits after associated costs will be divided equally among successful submissions/applicants- plus a free copy of the book and a ticket to the launch event.

All are encouraged and invited to submit. Whether it be visual artwork, photography, literary or other. We strive to cater for a broad spread of artists & will treasure all submissions.  We will review your applications & let you know after
the submission deadline of the 30th of March.
(It sounds far away now, but it will creep up so get submissions in early to avoid scrambling later).

Submit through link in bio. Email us at [email protected] or shoot us a DM with Qs.
Spreading love,
Canvas x

18/11/2021

LINE UP ANNOUNCED for Get Funk’d!! We are stoked to be offering a great range of DJs for our next event to help you get your boogie on 🌟

Thank you again to our drink sponsors for providing FREE beers so we can sip the night away.
And thank you to for providing us with their Niji cameras so you can snap each other throughout the night 📸

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Where?: The Old Bar, 74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 When?: Wednesday 31st of May Tickets?: Available through link in bio- Tickets likely to sell out prior to event. The Canvas Book Issue 2 serves Naarm’s creative community by offering a multidisciplinary platform for makers to share their work & connect with audiences. While the Canvas Book #2, serves this purpose using the medium of print, the accompanying launch event/exhibition will follow suit & offer a living, breathing melting pot of Naarm’s creatives. All copies of the Canvas Book Issue 2 will be available for purchase on the night! We can’t wait to share with you all the final product of this collaborative project which hosts works from over 50 artists… Our biggest project yet! In this spirit, there will be a visual art exhibition will representing a variety of artists from multiple mediums who have showcased work in the book. There is no theme for exhibiting artists & complete creative license is given space to roam. Of course, what would be a launch event in an art / music venue without LIVE MUSIC!? As such, we will also be having 3x live bands from Naarm’s music scene providing the tunes & atmosphere for patrons to boogie the night away & absorb all that art. We can’t wait to see you all for what will be a killer night!

If you thought there was already enough to get excited about with our upcoming event, 'GET FUNK'D, 4.12.21', then we're about to knock your socks off by announcing our sponsors. Huge shout outs to @bodriggybrewingco , who will be providing FREE beers on the evening (that's right, FREE BODRIGGY BEERS PEOPLE), however there's always a limited quantity when dealing with a room full of thirsty boogiers so get in early to make sure you score a coldie. If you do miss out, not to worry. The event is BYO so you're welcome to bring your favourite nectar. we are in absolute gratitude to @filmneverdie , who will be providing us with a bunch of their reusable-(not)disposable Niji Cameras. This means you guys can come shoot the night away, capturing your favourite moments of the eve on film. Tickets are selling like hot cakes, so get in now to avoid missing out!

CANVAS X The Motley Bauhaus ~ Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes snippets from the CANVAS x Motley exhibition! Thanks to everyone who came out on either of the two launches ~ we had a ball & appreciate you guys bringing the vibes & supporting the art.