The Abbotsford Convent

The Abbotsford Convent is an important arts, educational and cultural precinct, set on a picturesque 5.6 hectare site, situated just 4km from the centre of Melbourne. It is an invaluable resource for the arts community, for training and education, employment, an incubator for creativity and the sharing of ideas, a place for community, participation and enjoyment. There are artist’s studios, creative spaces for writers and designers, galleries, workshops, well-being practitioners, a primary school, theatre, a bakery, cafes, restaurants and much more.