Published on Tuesday, 21 March 2023 at 12:15:00 PM

The Farmer Street Studio, formerly known as Robertson Park Artists Studio, has moved from Halvorsen Hall to its newly refurbished home at the North Perth Community Centre after 23 years.

The City of Vincent offered the studio the opportunity to relocate to the bigger, brighter space at the top end of Woodville Reserve on Farmer Street.

Vincent undertook works to refurbish the centre, which is now known as Farmer Street Studio, to provide a more modern home for the artists.

Works included new vinyl flooring, blinds and lighting, fresh paint, and installation of an electric roller door for the shed.

“The Farmer Street Studio has been an iconic community arts group in Vincent for a long time,” said Mayor Emma Cole.

“We gave the Farmer Street Studio a makeover so the artists can comfortably hold bigger exhibitions and expand their painting, pottery and sculpture classes.

“I encourage our community to continue to support the studio by attending their exciting exhibitions, open studios and classes in its bigger and brighter new home.”

Artists attending a class inside the studio. Picture: City of Vincent

The studio consists of five artists, three of which have been with the studio since its inception.

“The artists have a close relationship with both Robertson Park and Halvorsen Hall, so there is some sadness about leaving the studio and the park,” said artist Chris McClelland.

“We see the new studio as a continuation of this, rather than a completely new venture.

“The refurbishment has meant that we have a functional, light-filled, spacious and more aesthetically pleasing studio as a place of work.

“We are also looking forward to connecting with the many community groups in the immediate area and seeing how we can work together for our mutual benefit, as well as the community’s.”

Mr McClelland said the artists enjoyed being in the Vincent arts hub, as they studio exhibited in and made strong connections with local galleries.

“The key reasons we felt comfortable in moving from the Robertson Park premises are that we will continue to be a part of the Vincent arts community and continue to have the strong support of the Vincent Council,” he said.

“The Vincent community has been very supportive over the past 23 years of the studio.

“Many of the residents have been involved in the classes and other events and several of the original students have continued to this day.”

For more information, visit the studio's website.

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