Romulus Folio Gallery & Dynamic Arts Hub: Art, Collaboration & Transformation

Engaging Fishermans Bend residents and nurturing creative connections and collaborations

Image Credit: Angelina Mirabito (right) and Scott Ross (middle) being welcomed to The Gladstone by community manager, Michael Cotter.

Romulus Folio Gallery & Dynamic Arts Hub will transform a retail space on the ground floor of The Gladstone, into a vibrant space that fosters collaboration in Fisherman’s Bend through exhibitions, an open studio, workshops, talks, and an art-to-rent initiative to promote community engagement and accessibility and support creative industries. 

Led by artist Angelina Mirabito, the space will be used as an artist studio and offer diverse programs, including workshops, artist talks, and an art loan initiative, providing Fisherman’s Bend residents with direct access to contemporary art experiences. The aim is to engage new audiences, nurture connections and collaborations, and extend visibility for Angelina’s artistic practice through a brick-and-mortar location. 

With a focus on sustainability, the project will explore sustainable art practices—repurposing materials like used canvases, shipping pallets converted into canvases and mannequins into sculptures, prototyping impact walls, and exhibiting them—aligning with an ongoing documentary on the transformative power of art and collaboration.

You’ll find the ROMULUS Folio Gallery on the ground floor, next to Lobby B at The Gladstone, located at 15-85 Gladstone Street, South Melbourne, 3205.

“I really appreciate being welcomed into the Fishermans Bend community and the opportunity to create, collaborate, and share my practice and the Romulus Folio Gallery. I look forward to connecting with residents and exploring the creative possibilities that unfold in this vibrant space.”
— Angelina Mirabito

Opportunities for Gladstone residents to engage

In partnership with the team at The Gladstone, a groundbreaking Build-to-Rent development, many of the initiatives will provide opportunities for the local community to take part. Workshops are free to residents of The Gladstone, so if you are lucky enough to call The Gladstone home - make sure you ask the Concierge for the discount code!

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“We’re deeply invested in creating a vibrant community here at The Gladstone in South Melbourne, which is why we jumped at the opportunity to partner with FB IDEAs and ROMULUS Folio to bring our ground floor retail space to life ahead of a cafe moving in mid 2025. As well as supporting local artists, it’s a great way for our resident community to get involved.”
— Michael Cotter, Comunity Manager, The Gladstone

Project Partners

  • FB IDEAs

  • The Gladstone

  • Arts Access Victoria

Project Lead

  • Romulus Folio Gallery / Angelina Mirabito

What’s On

  • Open Studio & Gallery

    From Wednesday 16 April to Sunday 15 June.

    Meet the artist and experience contemporary art in an intimate and evolving space. Open Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm (no bookings required), and Wednesday to Friday from 12pm to 7pm (By appointment only).

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  • Painting with Palette Knives Workshop

    Saturday 27 April, 2 to 4pm

    Unlock your creativity and join artist Angelina Mirabito for a hands-on workshop exploring the expressive power of palette knife painting.


    FREE for residents of The Gladstone

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  • Mother’s Day Community Art Workshop

    Saturday 3 May

    This Mother’s Day, take time to reflect, create, and connect in a heartfelt, community-focused art workshop with Angelina Mirabito.

    FREE for residents of The Gladstone

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  • Artist Talk: Illuminating Perspectives - Light in Art and Storytelling

    Sunday 4 May, 3pm to 4pm

    Join us for an intimate and thought-provoking conversation between artist Angelina Mirabito and filmmaker Sam Galloway, as they explore the role of light in art and storytelling.

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  • Texture & Colour in Spacial Design Exhibition

    Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 May
    Launch: Saturday 17 May, 2 to 5pm

    This exhibition by Angelina Mirabito exploring how her work transforms interior spaces and fosters deeper connections between people and their environments.

    Open to the public Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm (no bookings required), and Wednesday to Friday from 12pm to 7pm (By appointment only).

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  • Artist Talk: The Art of Surface – Texture & Colour in Spatial Design

    Saturday 24 May, 3pm to 4pm

    This discussion explores how materiality, light, and texture influence our perception and space. Angelina will share insights into her artistic process and the relationship between abstract painting and interior environments.

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  • Monochrome Painting with Pallet Knives Workshop

    Sunday 4 May, 4pm to 6pm

    Join us for a special workshop where we explore the power of monochrome painting as a way to express emotion and meaning.

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Projects Updates

News
Art workshops and opportunities to get involved at the ROMULUS Folio Gallery
Art workshops and opportunities to get involved at the ROMULUS Folio Gallery
Welcoming ROMULUS Folio as The Gladstone Artist in Resident
Welcoming ROMULUS Folio as The Gladstone Artist in Resident

ROMULUS Folio are announced as The Gladstone Artist in Resident.

The Gladstone / FB IDEAs Artist in Residence - applications now open!
The Gladstone / FB IDEAs Artist in Residence - applications now open!

The Gladstone / FB IDEAs Artist in Residence Space is now available, offering a unique opportunity to showcase your talent, create, and connect with the local community—all with the support of a free retail space and the opportunity to apply for up to $25,000 in funding for your programs.