Our gallery and theatre are now open!
In the gallery is our annual Emerging Artist Award – come and visit during opening hours, or view the online exhibition and vote for the People’s Choice Award here. RUNT is showing in the theatre until Sunday 27 June.
COVID safe practices and restrictions apply, of course. We look forward to seeing you at the venue soon.
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fortyfivedownstairs is a Melbourne based
not-for-profit theatre and gallery
showcasing independent visual art, theatre and music
fortyfivedownstairs is one of Melbourne’s most renowned and multi-faceted creative hubs
As an unfunded and not-for-profit organisation we support independent, experimental and thought-provoking art forms, striving to make money for artists – not from them.
fortyfivedownstairs acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land upon which we gather to share art and performance, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We recognise the strength, pride and expression of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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