Become a megalo member
Megalo Print Studio is Australia’s largest printmaking studio to offer open-access facilities. We believe in the democracy of print, and we make it our mission to continue this spirit with which we were founded in 1980. Become a member today and join our community of artists, designers, curators and enthusiasts.
Sign up today for a 12-month Megalo membership!
Membership $70
Concession $50
Friend of Megalo $40
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Screen Studio
The state of the art Screen Studio is home to three vaccuum tables for screen on paper, our expansive fabric printing table, washout + exposure room, t-shirt jig and heat press.
Press Studio
The press studio houses world-class presses and facilities for a range of techniques, including relief, etching, photogravure and lithography. The press studio also includes dedicated spaces for aquatint, etching acids, plate prep, lithographic stone graining areas and workspaces for drawing and carving.
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Members receive special discount rates on all Megalo Classes + Workshops, including Intro courses, specialist techniques with visiting tutors, and Masterclasses to hone your skills. Learn more
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All memberships are subsidised and include one free access day per year to learn the lay of the space, so you can focus your energy on creating something in the studio
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All Megalo members are invited to exhibit their work in the annual Megalo Members' Exhibition, an exuberant celebration of our print community at the end of the year. Entry to the Members' Exhibition is free for current members and Friends of Megalo. This year's theme is The Megalo Members' Wayzgoose, so get your prints ready!
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Members are given special access to take part in our annual Print Market - a fun and bustling print sale that creates a platform for members to sell their work to the public. The Print Market takes place during in November towards the end of year holiday season, and our Open Day Print Sale runs annually in Autumn.
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Enter your work in our Print Store - a supported platform to showcase and sell your work on consignment to the public through our dedicated retail space and online shop. Learn more
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Members receive special discounts at Megalo partner businesses:
10% off at The Curatoreum, at the National Portrait Gallery + Arboretum
10% off at Canberra City Framers
10% off at Northside Framing
10% off at Eckersley's Braddon
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An online newsletter packed with community news + opportunities
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Do you want to support Megalo and receive all the membership benefits without using the studios? Join now to become a Friend of Megalo!
Friends of Megalo receive discounts, invitations to participate in our annual Members exhibitions, openings, and social clubs. Stay up to date through our monthly newsletter.
Molly Kamenz preparing to print in the Small Press Studio at the Megalo Open Day. Photo by 5Foot Photography.
Become a member for 12 months and enjoy full benefits, such as access to our world-class print studios, a free access day on us, free entry to our annual Members’ Exhibition, discounts at selected businesses + more!
Become a concession member for 12 months and enjoy full benefits, such as access to our world-class print studios, a free access day on us, free entry to our annual Members’ Exhibition, discounts at selected businesses + more!
Concession memberships are available:
full-time students
people with a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, or Commonwealth Seniors Card
people in receipt of Government support through Centrelink payments or NDIS support
If you are unsure of your eligibility please contact us
Already a member? Renew for 12 months to continue to enjoy studio access and full member benefits.
Join now to become a Friend of Megalo if you want to continue your support for our programs, including our education, exhibition and artist in residence, but don’t intend to access to the studio spaces. Friends of Megalo receive discounts, invitations to participate in our annual Members exhibition, openings and social clubs, and can stay up to date through our monthly newsletter.