Thirning Villa Creative Hub is a rent-free creative site comprised of multiple spaces, designed to support contemporary artists at every stage of their career.
More than just a studio, Thirning Villa offers dedicated hub for artists to explore ideas, experiment, collaborate, take creative risks and develop new work. It is a place for making, thinking, connecting and growing practice.
Organisations and groups are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to operate Thirning Villa as a vibrant creative hub, bringing artists, audiences and communities together through ongoing activation and exchange. The program supports artists to focus on their work while building meaningful connections with other artists and the local community.
Thirning Villa Creative Hub Tenancy Opportunity
Applicants are invited to submit an EOI for a tenancy of up to 3 years (subject to annual review).
The successful applicant will be responsible for activating and managing the whole site as a shared creative hub (excluding Western Suburbs Tennis Club, Ashfield Historical Society Association).
For more information, read the guidelines below.
Applications close 4pm, 27 November 2026
Indicative Timeline
| EOI Open | 2 - 27 November 20262 |
| Online Information Session | 11 November 2026 (Booking Link Coming Soon) |
| Site Walk Through | 12 November 2026 (Date TBC - Booking Link Coming Soon) |
| Assessment and selection process | February 2027 |
| Second stage interviews shortlisted | February 2027 |
| Paper to Council for endorsement | February 2027 |
| Successful tenant contracted | March 2027 |
| Tenancy commences | To be advised |
Further information
40 Arthur Street, Ashfield
For further information about this tenancy, contact Olivia Patchett via email Olivia.patchett@innerwest.nsw.gov.au (Monday - Thursday) or Dana Santos via email dana.santos@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
