The Gladstone Creative in Residence Space

Engaging Fishermans Bend residents and nurturing creative connections and collaborations

Image Credit: Angelina Mirabito (right) and Scott Ross (middle) being welcomed as the first Creative in Residence team to The Gladstone by community manager, Michael Cotter.

In partnership with Greystar, FB IDEAs has converted a vacant retail space on the ground floor of Greystar’s Build-To-Rent project The Gladstone into a dynamic cultural and community space through a short term Artist in Residence program.

From April 2025 to June 2026, the program supported Angelina Mirabito and Romulus Folio Gallery to create a vibrant space that fostered collaboration in Fisherman’s Bend through exhibitions, an open studio, workshops, talks, and an art-to-rent initiative to promote community engagement and accessibility and support creative industries. 

From July 2026, ArtUp will move is as the second Gladstone Creative in Residence. Founded by artists Jade Armstrong and Kerrin Samuel, ArtUp is an emerging art ecosystem that connects emerging artists with collectors, buyers, businesses and audiences. During their residency, “Bloom” will transform the space into a flora-themed exhibition, pop-up retail and programs space exploring plants, roots, growth, ageing and blooming across contemporary art and design.

“Affordable creative space in Fishermans Bend, and surrounding areas of inner Melbourne, is in short supply and high demand. By unlocking and facilitating short term access to spaces like The Gladstone, we aim to remove barriers for a diversity of creatives and innovators to experiment and build their practise in Fishermans Bend. We want to show the future vision for Fishermans Bend in action - a thriving place and collaborative community that showcases environmental sustainability, liveability, connectivity, diversity and innovation.”
— Kate Spencer, FB IDEAs General Manager

Location

  • You’ll find the Gladstone Creative in Residence space on the ground floor, next to Lobby B at The Gladstone, located at 15-85 Gladstone Street, South Melbourne, 3205.

“We’re deeply invested in creating a vibrant community here at The Gladstone in South Melbourne, which is why we jumped at the opportunity to partner with FB IDEAs to bring our ground floor retail space to life ahead of a cafe moving in. As well as supporting local artists, it’s a great way for our resident community to get involved.”
— Michael Cotter, Comunity Manager, The Gladstone

Project Partners

  • Greystar

Project Lead

  • FB IDEAs

Projects Updates

News
ArtUp selected as next Gladstone Creative in Residence
ArtUp selected as next Gladstone Creative in Residence

In partnership with Greystar, we are thrilled to announce ArtUp as the next Creative in Residence at The Gladstone. Founded by artists Jade Armstrong and Kerrin Samuel, ArtUp is an emerging art ecosystem that connects emerging artists with collectors, buyers, businesses and audiences. “Bloom” will transform the space into a flora-themed exhibition, pop-up retail and programs space exploring plants, roots, growth, ageing and blooming across contemporary art and design.

Are you the next Creative in Residence at The Gladstone?
Are you the next Creative in Residence at The Gladstone?

FB IDEAs and Greystar are excited to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for the Gladstone Creative in Residence program.  This is a rare opportunity to showcase your talent, experiment, innovate, and connect with the local community— with the support of 200m² of rent-free retail space for up to 6 months and promotional support through The Gladstone and FB IDEAs networks. 

Creative Connections: How FB IDEAs is supporting Montague’s Transformation
Creative Connections: How FB IDEAs is supporting Montague’s Transformation

In the heart of Fishermans Bend, the Montague precinct is transforming from an industrial zone into a living experiment in creative city-making. FB IDEAs  has initiated a number of creative site activations where art, design and sustainability intersect to shape a connected, creative community in motion.

Exhibition opening at Romulus Folio Gallery draws local support
Exhibition opening at Romulus Folio Gallery draws local support

Romulus Folio Gallery celebrated the opening of the latest exhibition ‘Whispers from the Grove’ welcoming Nina Taylor MP for Albert Park and Alex Makin, the City of Port Philip Councillor for the Montague ward to show their support for the arts and creative industries in Fishermans Bend.

Precinct Partnerships in Action: Montague’s Transformation Takes Shape
Precinct Partnerships in Action: Montague’s Transformation Takes Shape

FB IDEAs recently joined forces with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to facilitate a precinct division tour of the Montague Precinct in Fishermans Bend — one of Melbourne’s most dynamic and evolving urban neighbourhoods.

Ancient Frequencies, Urban Threads: How a Circle of Strangers Became a Community—One Stitch at a Time
Ancient Frequencies, Urban Threads: How a Circle of Strangers Became a Community—One Stitch at a Time

Last Saturday, something quietly profound unfolded at Romulus Folio Gallery at The Gladstone in South Melbourne—the first in a series of intercultural weaving and yarning circles led by First Peoples and co-produced by Bianca Easton and Sarah Naarden—offered more than a workshop. It became an act of cultural listening, community-making, and collective healing.

Welcoming ROMULUS Folio as The Gladstone Artist in Resident
Welcoming ROMULUS Folio as The Gladstone Artist in Resident

ROMULUS Folio are announced as The Gladstone Artist in Resident.

The Gladstone / FB IDEAs Artist in Residence - applications now open!
The Gladstone / FB IDEAs Artist in Residence - applications now open!

The Gladstone / FB IDEAs Artist in Residence Space is now available, offering a unique opportunity to showcase your talent, create, and connect with the local community—all with the support of a free retail space and the opportunity to apply for up to $25,000 in funding for your programs.