Megalo is the only studio in Australia – and one of very few worldwide – to provide artists, creative practitioners and the broader community, at all stages, with access to facilities in the full range of print disciplines: screenprint, lithography, relief and intaglio.
Megalo was founded in 1980 as Megalo International Screen Collective: a workshop cooperative of Canberra-based artists focused on generating employment opportunities, and social and political engagement, through creative design and production. As Megalo Access Arts from 1986, Megalo developed a reputation throughout Canberra’s growing arts community, and beyond, as a creative venue where creative excellence and community access flourish in unison.
Megalo’s peer organisation, Studio One, specialising in press-based printmaking – lithography, relief and intaglio – operated from 1983 until 2000; when the Studio One equipment was brought together with Megalo’s facilities. This has enabled Megalo to provide combined access to the full range of print activity for members, residents and the community at large.
Since 2013, Megalo has been located in heritage premises at Kingston, offering year-round studio access alongside a diverse program of workshops, residencies, exhibitions and professional development opportunities. Megalo maintains a deep commitment to supporting the voices and creative practices of its members and growing communities, while establishing a national and international reputation for excellence in artistic endeavour.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 am to 5 pm