Sturt Gallery & Studios

Sturt Gallery & Studios Limited has been established as a Company Limited by Guarantee, marking an important milestone in securing Sturt’s future and legacy in Australian contemporary craft and design.

Progress Update

Refinements are underway to finalise the governance arrangements for the inaugural Sturt Board.

The one-year membership applications have not been invoiced at this stage. Membership structures and invoicing will be confirmed once the inaugural Sturt Board is in place. As a result, we are currently not accepting membership applications.

The proposed Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for 7 February will not proceed.

Thank you for your patience and support during this process. Further information will be shared as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Sturt Gallery & Studios Limited is now officially established as a Company Limited by Guarantee, independent from Winifred West Schools (WWS).

    This step formally separates Sturt from WWS allowing it to operate independently while remaining closely connected through shared history, purpose and ongoing collaboration.

  • WWS remains a permanent member of Sturt Gallery & Studios and retains the right to appoint up to two directors to the Sturt Board. This ensures continued alignment with Winifred West’s founding vision and maintains strong collaboration between Sturt and Frensham Schools for shared educational and community programs.

  • Yes. Sturt will continue to deliver programs and workshops for Frensham and Frensham Junior School students as part of both curricular and co-curricular learning. These programs will remain an integral part of a Frensham Schools education, supported by a formal agreement between the two organisations.