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Former Ambulance Station proves successful regional model as creative hub

As artists flee our cities with rising costs, this model proves that vibrancy and connection need not be lost.

15 Apr 2025 16:15

Gina Fairley

Exterior view of red brick historic building turned into art centre

Visual Arts

The Station Creative Workspace: Photo: Eastern Riverina Arts.

Eastern Riverina Arts (NSW) has transformed Wagga Wagga’s historic Ambulance Station into a bold new model for regional creativity, and the results are proving that it is a model for the future of regional arts connectivity.

Since opening in 2023, The Station Creative Workspace – or The Station as it is known – has welcomed more than 3000 visitors, and hosted over 10 exhibitions, 30 events and 200-plus workspace bookings.

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Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina