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Since 2016, The Substation has welcomed over 300,000 visitors and engaged hundreds of artists. In 2025 alone, we presented 24 new works and supported 556 artists through our development, commissioning and presentation programs.

Your donation fuels the creative process, allowing artists the time, space and resources that spark their most ambitious ideas.

Support Ambitious Ideas Early. Donate to The Substation Today.

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COMMISSIONING CIRCLE

Make a donation of $1,000 or more to join The Substation Commissioning Circle.

Annual studio visits with our resident artists
Insight into works in development, including invitations to VIP work in progress showings
Acknowledgement throughout venue signage, printed and digital program
Complimentary tickets to VIP opening nights across our year round program

As a key supporter of our artist community, you invest in artistic innovation from its inception and help shape the future of multi-artform experimental practice. Commissioning Circle Membership renews at the end of every financial year.

JOIN THE COMMISSIONING CIRCLE TODAY

How To Donate

How to donate to The Substation:

Direct Debit or Bank Transfer
The Substation Donation Fund
BSB:033-100
Account number: 175052

Cheque
Made out to The Substation
Post to 1 Market Street Newport VIC 3015

Credit Card
GiveNow

Information on Tax Deductible Donations
The Substation is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and endorsed as a Charitable Entity under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. The Substation is also on the Australian Government Register of Cultural Organisations.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Please contact us at info@thesubstation.org.au or (03) 9391 1110 to obtain a tax deductible receipt.

Government Supporters

Major Donors

Carrillo Gantner

Eloise Curry

Jason Craig

Michael Agar

Robyn Gawenda

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