Located in the heart of Ballina and housed in the historic former Ballina Fire Station, Ignite Studios is a community-engaged facility adjoining the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG), comprising workshop spaces, low-cost creative studios, an Artist-in-Residence program with self-contained accommodation and studio, offices, and a ceramics studio launching in 2025.

Each year Ignite Studios delivers a vibrant public program of workshops, artist talks, and special events, and hosts creative community events from pop-up exhibitions, launches and film screenings, to workshops, meetings and creative forums.

Ignite Studios features a range of for-hire creative spaces, available for artists, community groups, creative industry organisations, creative businesses or other groups. Hires are offered at a 50% discounted rate for not-for profit organisations. 

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Ignite Studios is an arts and cultural initiative of Ballina Shire Council and is supported by the NSW Government through infrastructure and program funding.

Image Credit: Ignite Studios  | Fantastical Photos Bright Sparks Workshop with Natalie Grono, 2020