The brand-new Beaumaris Art Group Studio is officially open after an unveiling ceremony on Thursday.
The $4.6 million renovation of the mid-century art studio is focused on supporting access and inclusion and meeting the future needs of Bayside's arts community.
This includes the construction of a Changing Places facility to support access to the wider precinct for those with additional needs, which was funded by the Victorian Government's $180,000 Changing Places grant.
Other exciting features include a dedicated ceramics studio, a new mixed media studio and the transformation of the current pottery studio into a larger gallery space.
Bayside Mayor, Cr Hanna El Mouallem said he is excited about the new accessible and inclusive space for the arts.
"This project aligns with our goal of nurturing a vibrant and connected community by promoting creativity in the arts in all its forms," said Cr El Mouallem.
"I congratulate all of those involved in the project and I hope the Bayside community cherishes the facility for years to come."
The expanded Studio has been co-designed with the Beaumaris Art Group, architects, heritage and accessibility advisors, and arborists. The proposed design both protects and celebrates the building and precinct's heritage significance and natural environment.
