The Station Launch Weekend
Wagga Wagga • 16–18 May 2025
Celebrate the official launch of The Station — a bold new hub for regional creativity — with a weekend of exhibitions, performances, studio tours, and community connection.
More Than a Building.
A Blueprint for Regional Creativity.
The Station Creative Workspace is a game-changing cultural and economic initiative, transforming Wagga Wagga’s historic Ambulance Station into a thriving centre for creativity, connection and collaboration.
Developed by Eastern Riverina Arts, The Station is home to a growing community of artists, entrepreneurs, and creative businesses and offers what regional creatives have long needed: access to infrastructure, visibility, networks, and support — all without needing to relocate to a major city.
It’s more than just coworking. It’s a living, breathing hub that supports sustainable careers in the arts, fosters innovation, and builds a stronger cultural economy for the Riverina.
Since opening in 2023, The Station has hosted:
10+ exhibitions
30+ community and industry events
200+ workspace bookings
3,000+ visitors
And now, it’s your turn to step inside!
Join the Celebration — 16–18 May 2025
Whether you’re an artist, a supporter, a local business, or simply curious, the launch of The Station is your invitation to experience creativity in action.
Come connect with the people and ideas shaping Wagga’s cultural future — and be part of a creative movement with national potential.
Friday 16th May
Official Launch Night
Friday 16th May
Official Launch Night
Featuring live bands, Ambo Gallery exhibition opening, Bioluminescence live projection art, outdoor bar, and food trucks.
6:30pm - 8:30pm | Art Exhibition: ENORMOUS little moments
Explore the opening of Lucy Buttenshaw’s exhibition, which delves into ever shifting memories of everyday experiences.
6:30pm - 8:30pm | Live Music
An exciting lineup featuring Filthy Rocks, Gone Fishin, and Social Afterparty. A homecoming of Wagga-bred indie and rock bands, celebrating their roots as they grow into the wider NSW and interstate music industry.
6:30pm - 8:30pm | Bioluminescence: Live Projection Art
Experience the culmination of a three-day workshop where local young people have learned video making, sound design, and projection mapping. The result is a live audio-visual installation illuminating the facade of the Station. Interested in participating in the workshops? Find out more here.
6:30pm - 8:30pm | Bar and food trucks
Enjoy a selection of sweet and savory offerings from local food trucks and quench your thirst at the bar while soaking in the creative atmosphere.
Saturday 17th May
Future of the Scene Live Music Showcase + More
Saturday 17th May
Ambo Gallery:
10:00am - 7:00pm | Art Exhibition: ENORMOUS little moments
Explore local artist Lucy Buttenshaw’s exhibition, which delves into ever shifting memories of everyday experiences.
10:00am - 12:00pm | Workshop with Wagga Wagga Potters Club
Be guided by Wagga Wagga Potters Club to create a lidded pot, a jug or a plant pot in this two hour workshop.
Outdoor Event Space:
4:00pm - 7:00pm | Future of the Scene Live Music Showcase
Experience original live music from local bands Breakfast at Noon, Kamali and Outback Shamrock.
4:00pm - 7:00pm | Bioluminescence: Live Projection Art
Experience the culmination of a three-day workshop where local young people have learned video making, sound design, and projection mapping. The result is a live audio-visual installation illuminating the facade of the Station. Interested in participating in the workshops? Find out more here.
4:00pm - 7:00pm | Bar and food trucks
Enjoy a selection of sweet and savory offerings from local food trucks and quench your thirst at the bar while soaking in the creative atmosphere.
Sunday 18th May
ERA x Social Queen Markets + Open Artist Studios
Sunday 18th May
Outdoor Event Space:
10:00am - 2:00pm | ERA x Social Queen Markets
Eastern Riverina Arts is teaming up with Social Queen to host markets at The Station! Featuring fashion, handmade goods, original artworks, jewellery, prints and more. Come along to support local creatives and small businesses—and treat yourself to something truly unique.
Ambo Gallery:
10:00am - 2:00pm | Art Exhibition: ENORMOUS little moments
Explore Lucy Buttenshaw’s exhibition, which delves into ever shifting memories of everyday experiences.
10:00am - 2:00pm | Open Artist Studios
Step inside the artist studios at The Station and see where the magic happens! Meet the artists, explore their creative spaces, and get a behind-the-scenes look at works in progress.
Bioluminescence Workshops
14, 15, 16 May | FREE Youth Projection Art Workshops
Are you aged 13 - 24 and passionate about creativity, nature, or learning new skills in the creative industries? Be part of Bioluminescence, a free four-day workshop in Wagga Wagga to learn video making skills, sound design and recording, event management and projection mapping in a hands-on and fun way.
Inside The Station – Meet the Creatives
More than a space…The Station is a community. Since opening its doors, it’s welcomed a diverse collective of artists, designers, musicians, writers, and entrepreneurs. Each one brings their own story, energy and perspective to the creative ecosystem we’re building in Wagga.
Here’s a glimpse into the lives and work of some of our Station tenants and collaborators:
From Isolation to Inspiration: Why Spaces Like The Station Matter
Creative careers shouldn’t be limited by geography. The Station is proof that when you provide the right environment – with access, mentorship, and community – artists and innovators will thrive in regional Australia.
Backed by Eastern Riverina Arts, The Station offers a new model:
· Affordable studios and shared workspace
· Exhibition and event spaces
· Industry networks and collaboration opportunities
· Creative programming and mentorship
· A place to belong
It’s a hub designed to connect talent with opportunity, audience, and community.
“By providing access to affordable studios, exhibition and event spaces, industry networks and peer support, The Station is giving local creatives the tools to build lasting careers in a regional area.”
The Station is not just about today — it’s about shaping a future where regional creativity is seen, celebrated, and sustained.
The Station Creative Workspace
54–58 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga NSW
#TheStationLaunch #MadeInWagga
Presented by Eastern Riverina Arts
In collaboration with the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber and the creative community of the Riverina.
The Station is managed by Eastern Riverina Arts. We gratefully acknowledge funding support from the NSW Government.
