Arts
26 September, 2025
Welcome to the new space for creatives and community
The space will open on October 2 at an event starting at 10am at 9a High Street, Charlton.
WHAT started as a gap in the market has turned into a creative’s dream space in Charlton.
From a place for workshops, art exhibitions and even coffee shop, Mallee Creatives is for anyone with an aspiration in the arty world.
“For us, it’s about being able to empower creative individuals across the Mallee Federal electorate to thrive,” Charlton Neighbourhood House president Kaylene Cossar said.
“This dynamic venue will celebrate the region’s diverse talents, showcasing locally crafted art, yummy local produce, a coffee shop, and regular workshops.”
The venture, which is a social enterprise under the Charlton Neighbourhood House, will allow for profits made to go back to the community.
Mrs Cossar said the town had seen so many people with an array of talents go unrecognised.
“We got our funding to become a neighbourhood house in 2018 and the very first project that we did was Charlton Arts as an organisation. We were really low on membership, and they didn’t have a cultural strategy. I like to think we’re the cultural centre of this area.
“We were at a Tiny Town’s conference a few years ago and we were shown that if you work together as a community, you’re a lot stronger with things.”
The group hoped this hub would be a chance for artists, regardless of their offering, would have a space to sell their work.
“We will help people who may have a few artworks, for example. They don’t have enough for an exhibition, but we can put their pieces online and let them know when they’ve been purchased,” Mrs Cossar said.
“We also want to be a place for people to meet for a coffee and support small businesses by selling their products.”
The space will open on October 2 at an event starting at 10am at 9a High Street, Charlton.
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