As the hub for contemporary performing and visual arts in Meanjin-Brisbane, Metro Arts plays a pivotal role in fostering independent artists and driving creative development in Queensland.
With pride, Metro Arts nurtures a vibrant community of artists and diverse creative expressions across our venues in West End and Norman Park.
Our mission is to cultivate an environment where new art flourishes, offering essential space, support, and encouragement to empower artists in building sustainable practices, experimenting with innovative ideas, and producing cutting-edge contemporary art.
In these challenging times, every contribution, whether large or small, plays a crucial role in providing stability for our artists and fortifying the local arts industry for a more vibrant and dynamic future.
All donations to Metro Arts are fully tax-deductible.
How to make a donation
To make your impact, you can donate immediately online or complete the donation form.
The Metro Arts team is available to assist and can be contacted via email: development@metroarts.com.au or phone: (07) 3002 7100.
Thank you for your support – it is truly appreciated and felt by our creative community.
Image: Fertile Ground by Ashleigh Musk and Michael Smith. Image credit: Jade Ellis
Recurring Donations
We welcome recurring donations at an amount suitable to you, at a time suitable to you. Talk to Metro Arts about setting up automatic donation payments or complete using the ‘Donate Now’ box.
Leaving a Bequest
Bequest considerations are welcome and Metro Arts can provide guidance on how to leave a gift as part of your Estate planning here.
Metro Arts Future Fund
Metro Arts Future Fund is the only fund of its kind supporting a small-to-medium arts company in Australia. Initiated with a sum from the sale of Metro Arts’ previous home of 40 years, the MAFF supports Australian contemporary art and artists for generations to come. Managed through Perpetual Private, if you would like to learn more about making a targeted gift to this fund then please contact Metro Arts at development@metroarts.com.au.
Metro Arts Charitable Status
Metro Arts Fund is listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations maintained by the Commonwealth Department of Communications and the Arts. Metro Arts is a registered charity, registered by the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission, and Metro Arts Fund is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by the Australian Taxation Office. Through Metro Arts Fund, we welcome one-off gifts, pledges and endowments.