Carriageworks, a multi-arts precinct located in a Redfern heritage building, is currently closed for repair, maintenance, and upgrades and will reopen after the 29th of April 2022.
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The Carriageworks building is located at the former Eveleigh Railway Workshops. Works will improve technology and sustainability of lighting systems, provisions for events, the replacement of theatre floors and general upgrade work to the fabric of the building to improve the Carriageworks experience for artists and audiences alike.
Carriageworks presents a multi-arts program that encompasses music, dance, visual arts, and theatre, with emphasis on female-led and First Nations programming.
“We’re looking forward to a bright 2022 and have curated a program to match, with a lineup focused on some of Australia’s best artists as we remain committed to supporting our local arts community in the creation of new work,” said Carriageworks CEO Blair French in a media statement.
“Important refurbishment works to our building will also enhance the experience of the Carriageworks precinct in 2022 for artists, performers, event partners and visitors as well as protect the unique heritage of the site into the future,” he added.
“We thank the NSW Government for their generous investment into Carriageworks to refresh the heritage building and reinvigorate the space for artists and visitors moving forward,” said Mr French.
Whilst the Carriageworks building is closed, the Carriageworks Farmers Markets will continue to operate every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Upcoming Programs
Aside from significant upgrades to its building, Carriageworks’ 2022 lineup will focus on some of Australia’s best artists, including the off-site exhibition tour, Suspended Moment, which will have its eight-venue run at Wollongong Art Gallery From 26 February 2022.
In addition to the off-site exhibit tour, here are some of the events to look forward to at Carriageworks this year:
| Event | Date | Venue |
| Cut N Polish: Artist Car Boot Sale | 1 May 2022 | Carriageworks’ Blacksmith’s Workshop |
| Keir Choreographic Award (KCA) | 23 June – 3 July 2022 | Carriageworks and Dancehouse (Melbourne) |
| All is Life visual arts exhibit | 24 June – 21 August 2022 | Carriageworks |
| Time as Revelator | 16 July 2022 | Carriageworks |
| Sleeplessness (drama & docu) | 4 – 13 August 2022 | Carriageworks |
Other major events and festivals will return to Carriageworks throughout the year, including Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (9 – 13 May), Semi Permanent (25 – 27 May), Sydney Contemporary (8 – 11 September), Liveworks Festival (October) and SOUTHEAST Aboriginal Arts Market (November) with more event and festival partners to be announced in the new year.