La Trobe Art Institute venue hire
Located in the heart of Bendigo’s arts precinct, we exhibit and interpret the work of contemporary artists. Our hireable spaces include a theatre and private meeting room.
Located in Bendigo’s art precinct, the Brockley Auditorium is a unique venue situated within the gallery, seating up to 90 guests. The perfect space for business or community events, the auditorium is equipped with all the facilities you could need including:
- 67 upholstered lecture seats
- 23 folding chairs
- 5 panel chairs accessible seating
- data projector
- large screen
- sound system
- microphones
- lectern with microphone
Located at the rear of the complex is a bright and airy meeting room seating up to 12 guests. The private room opens to a deck with direct access to the rear courtyard.
Features include:
- large flatscreen monitor with HDMI connectivity
- whiteboard and markers
- kitchenette
- 8 chairs (additional on request)
- heating and cooling
At the rear of the building is a kitchenette (shared with staff) where you can serve simple catering to one of the open-air courtyards. Catering services are not provided. However, the central Bendigo location affords endless options with local restaurants, pubs and cafes in abundance for on and off site catering. In the warmer months the courtyards serve as a welcoming space for breakout sessions. Access to the common spaces is by agreement and subject to gallery exhibition requirements.
| Space | Hire Cost |
|---|---|
Brockley auditorium | |
| Full day/Half day | $630 / $350 |
Meeting Room | |
| Full day/Half day | $165 / $100 |
After hours casual staffing cost | minimum 3 hours $180 every hour after $60 *the rate increases to $65 per hour on 1 October 2025 |
**Hire fees may be waived on request for community organisations, individuals, charities and La Trobe University students, staff and alumni. Hire fees are invested back into the local community through public programs.
**excluding casual staff costs