Carriageworks to double in size, making it the largest multi-arts institution in Australia

A section of the 5,000 square metres of additional space that will become part of the Carriageworks precinct

Contemporary multi-arts institution Carriageworks will double in size this month by adding an additional 5,000 square metres to its existing premises in Sydney’s Redfern. 

The expansion will make Carriageworks the largest multi-arts institution in Australia, spanning visual arts, music, dance, theatre.he announcement follows two years of strong growth in audience numbers and an extraordinary public response to its artistic program that saw a doubling of attendances from 2011 to 2012 and has the institution on track to double attendances again in 2013 to 400,000 people.