Carlisle Street Arts Space
Upcoming Exhibitions
Picturing Democracy
By Ross Coulter
23 February to 15 May 2026
In Picturing Democracy, Coulter explores and poetically creates representations of democracy, democratic processes, community participation, and connections across the City of Port Phillip.
Drawing from 4,000 photographs held within the Port Phillip City Collection, and in addition to creating his own photographs, artist and curator Ross Coulter re-imagines what democracy looks like, from the past and into the future.
Featuring:
Bruno Benini | Ruth Maddison | Brook Andrew | Darren Sylvester | Martin Kantor | Ricky Maynard | Judith Webb | Michael Williams | Leanne Temme | Jacqueline Riva | Ben McKeown | Roderick McNicol | Martin Munz | Deborah Kelly | Sue Ford | Linda Jullyan | Rozalind Drummond | Michael Bastin | Trevor Graham | Pasqualina Grosso
Opening Event: Thursday 26 February, 5-7:30pm
RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/DILBN
Ross Coulter 'Picturing Democracy 1' DETAIL 2025
Location: Carlisle Street Art Space, 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday (closed public holidays)
Cost: Free
Past Exhibitions
About the gallery
Carlisle Street Arts Space Vista exhibition
Carlisle Street Arts Space (CSAS) is a versatile exhibition space presenting a range of creative and visual arts practice. Located just inside the main entrance of the St Kilda Town Hall, the CSAS presents a diverse exhibition program that enhances the cultural vitality of the community and encourages innovation in arts practice.