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At The Substation, we support, encourage, and amplify artists working at the edge of form to inspire future visions, refigure histories, and forge new connections.

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.

Art isn't made overnight. At The Substation we ensure artists have the time, space and resources for their works to gestate and innovate. Whilst government funding and earned income sustains presentation opportunities, it is the generosity of our philanthropic and donor communities that enable critical early-stage investment and ensure the longevity of practice.

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. The Substation Commissioning Circle is designed to cultivate a donor community at The Substation, and acknowledge their vital contribution by providing bespoke engagements with our program and artists.

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

By joining ‘The Substation Commissioning Circle,’ you become an integral part of our creative community. 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.

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
Please remember to email remittance to our Executive Producer Nicholas Tee at nick@thesubstation.org.au to obtain a tax deductible receipt

Cheque
Made out to The Substation
Post to 1 Market Street Newport VIC 3015
Please remember to include your name and address so we can send you a tax deductible receipt

Credit Card
GiveNow Platform

Wanting to talk about how you could support The Substation? Please contact our Executive Producer Nicholas Tee at nick@thesubstation.org.au or (03) 9391 1110.

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.

Government Supporters