Shopfront Arts Co-op 88 Carlton Parade, Carlton, New South Wales 2218

Welcome to Shopfront Arts Co-op, the home of youth arts in Sydney, Australia. Located at 88 Carlton Parade in Carlton, our establishment is a point of interest and a university for young artists to explore their creativity and showcase their talents.

For over four decades, Shopfront has been a pioneer in amplifying the voices of young people in the arts. As Sydney's only cross-art form organization led by and dedicated to the artistry of young individuals, we are proud to support and nurture the next generation of artists.

At Shopfront, our members are supported by practicing, professional artists who help them create bold and ambitious works of creative expression. We believe in championing acts of artistic bravery and have been recognized for our efforts through various awards and support from arts bodies. Over the years, thousands of people have considered Shopfront to be their second home, a place where they can freely express themselves and be part of a vibrant artistic community.

Being a member of Shopfront means being part of something greater. Our co-operative is an inclusive community of artists who share a common goal of making great art while having a lot of fun along the way. It is a place where young individuals can take creative risks, try, fail, and succeed without fear. Shopfront provides a safe and nurturing environment for emerging artists to explore their talents and develop their skills.

But we need your support to continue our mission. In these challenging times, if you are in a position to help financially, your contribution could make all the difference to Shopfront's future. Your support will enable us to continue providing a platform for young artists to thrive and create meaningful art.

Don't just take our word for it. Here are some testimonials from our members:

"Shopfront Theatre is important to me for so many reasons. The feeling it gives me when I am there, the feeling of performing 'in another world' as someone else. It is also great to know that I can be in a group of people that I get to know and that together we learn skills of acting and performing whilst having fun."

"Shopfront is incredible because it is a place that allows me to take creative risks with my work. I don't feel afraid to try, make, fail and succeed. It has been imperative to me as an emerging artist to feel safe to create, and Shopfront is the perfect place to do so."

"Shopfront has given me confidence and I made new friends. I was also noticed. At school, only some kids get noticed, but at Shopfront, you are always noticed."

"The students developed skills and attitudes that the school could not provide, and students were exposed to learning opportunities that challenged not only their practical skills but also their values and ideals about the world around them. We look forward to future opportunities to work with Shopfront."

If you would like to get in touch with us, please give us a call at 61 2 9588 3948 or send us an email at [email protected]. We are located at 86-88 Carlton Parade, Carlton, NSW 2218.

Join us at Shopfront Arts Co-op and be part of a thriving artistic community that celebrates the creativity and talent of young individuals. Together, let's make great art and shape the future of youth arts in Sydney.