Collingwood Yards is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity.
The precinct is the first of its kind in Australia operating a cross-subsidy model using self-generated commercial income to fund affordable space for artists and cultural organisations and deliver community arts programs.
Collingwood Yards reinvests all resources back into supporting artists and presenting community-minded cultural experiences. Significant funds are also spent each year on conserving the Keith Haring Mural and maintaining the aging buildings. Currently, the precinct solely depends on earned income and donations.
We are building the blueprint for resilient arts precincts, and we are 80% of the way there.
With your support, Collingwood Yards can close this funding gap and empower more artists and audiences. Potential activities include community arts programs, children’s workshops, and professional development for artists.
Get involved and join a growing community of supporters by getting in touch here. To leave a bequest to continue inclusive arts programming, begin a conversation here.
The site was deeded by the Victorian Government in 2018 and established as a charitable social enterprise. Collingwood Yards would not exist without the initial support of the below partners.
Pandora Kay
David Rogers
Daniel Besen
The Myer Foundation
The Ian Potter Foundation
Danielle Besen
Eva & Marc Besen
The Harold Mitchell Foundation
Gandel Foundation
Allan Myers AC QC
McCorkell Brown Group
Neilson Foundation
Trawalla Foundation


"Collingwood Yards provides an exciting convergence point for diverse creative communities of artists and organisations."
"An inspiring and exciting community to be a part of and support, dog friendly too"