A premier Ballarat venue for exhibitions, pop-ups and boutique creative events

The Unicorn Collection

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Welcome to
The Unicorn Collection

The Unicorn Collection is an initiative of Ballarat Evolve, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering connections among creative micro-enterprises, sole practitioners, artists, and the broader creative sector in Ballarat.

Ballarat Evolve is committed to empowering creative individuals, enabling them to thrive within their fields.

Discover The Unicorn Collection at
129-131 Sturt Street in the heart of Ballarat on Wadawurrung Country.

Suitable for:

  • Local makers and designers

  • Visual artists

  • Creative collectives

  • Artisan retailers

  • Emerging brands working within the creative community

Ballarat’s pop-up space for makers, artists and creative dreamers.

Whether you want to launch a pop-up shop, stage your next exhibition, or create a one-of-a-kind retail experience, The Unicorn Collection is here for your ideas. Available for monthly hire in the heart of Ballarat.

A creative blank canvas
in the heart of Ballarat

Flexible use, month-to-month hire in an accessible location

The Unicorn Collection is a versatile space designed for local creative practitioners to showcase their work, connect with the community, and bring their ideas to life.

Preference for bookings is given to Ballarat-based creative practitioners, collectives and not-for-profit organisations.

Use of the Unicorn Collection is at the discretion of the board, and all applications to hire the space must be approved.

Flexible use — ideal for exhibitions, pop-up shops, product launches or small-scale creative events

Month-to-month hire — no long-term commitment

Accessible location — right in the Ballarat CBD, with easy pedestrian access

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What’s included:

  • A lovely open-plan space with wheelchair access from the footpath

  • Gallery walls with a hanging system and plinths

  • Basic lighting suitable for retail or exhibition

  • Street frontage and display windows

  • Air conditioning

  • Access to power and amenities

Enquiry Form

To receive an information pack or enquire about hiring The Unicorn Collection, please complete the form below and a member of our volunteer board will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

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