Artist Run Initiatives

What Are Artist Run Initiatives?
ARIs are collectives for artists, by artists, that offer a space for experimental work outside of traditional galleries and museums.
They are community-driven spaces for artists and curators to experiment, learn, and share by providing exhibition opportunities and developing social and creative networks.
Why They Are Important
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ARIs foster experimentation by providing a platform for artists to explore unconventional ideas with a focus on creativity and innovation over sales or market trends.
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They support early career artists by offering opportunities to exhibit their work and gain experience.
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ARIs build and connect local communities through exhibitions, workshops, and events that foster cultural exchange.
List of a Australian ARI’s
Victoria
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BLINDSIDE: @blindside_ari | Website
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BUS Projects: @busprojects | Website
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fortyfivedownstairs: @fortyfivedownstairs | Website
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KINGS ARI: @kingsartistrun | Website
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Off the Kerb: @a13offthekerb | Website
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Seventh Gallery: @seventhgallery | Website
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Punctum: @punctuminc | Website
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Trocadero Projects: @trocaderoprojects | Website
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Unassigned: @unassigned_gallery | Website
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West Space: @westspace | Website
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Mailbox Art Space: @mailboxartspace | Website
New South Wales
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firstdraft: @firstdraft_ | Website
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Verge Gallery: @vergegallery | Website
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Sydenham International: @sydenham_international | Website
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Slag Heap Projects: @slagheapprojects | Website
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Kudos Arc: @kudos_arc | Website
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107 Projects: @107projectsinc | Website
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China Heights: @chinaheights | Website
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The Lock-Up: @thelockupartspace | Website
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Frontyard Projects: @frontyardorg | Website
Queensland
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Outer Space: @outerspace.brisbane | Website
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MAAP: @maap_mediaartasiapacific | Website
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Wreckers Artspace: @wreckersartspace | Website
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Umbrella: @umbrellastudiotsv | Website
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QHY Space: @qhy.space | Website
South Australia
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FELTspace: @feltspace | Website
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Floating Goose: @floatinggoosestudios | Website
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Gallery 42: @gallery_42_ | Website
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The Third Level Studio: @thirdlevelstudios | Website
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Broken Hill Art Exchange: @brokenhillartexchange | Website
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Part of Things (Regional SA): @part_of_things | Website
Tasmania
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Constance: @constance_ari | Website
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Sawtooth ARI: @sawtootharigallery | Website
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haus of vovo: @hausofvovo | Website
Western Australia
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PS Art Space: @ps.artspace | Website
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Cool Change: @coolchangecontemporary | Website
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Pig Melon: @pig.melon | Website
Northern Territory
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Watch This Space: @watchthisspace_ari | Website
Canberra
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Tributary Projects: @tributary.projects | Website