About Sabby

Sabby is currently moving location. We're looking forward to welcoming you at our new home in the future!

Sabby is a gathering place by and for artists, game makers, crafters and zinesters of Narrm (Melbourne). We were previously located in what used to be a bánh mì place on Victoria Parade in Collingwood

Sabby has transitioned into a co-op. Read more about this and sign up on our Join the Co-op page!

What Sabby does

Sabby is a co-working space, a gallery space, an events and functions space, a casual hang out space.

Sabby strives to be a safe and inclusive space that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Read some Testimonials on the impact Sabby has had on the local industry.

People of Sabby

Sabby was founded as Sabbatical Gallery in 2022 by Richard Adem, Maize Wallin and Kay-Lynn Cavanagh. Since then Sabby has grown considerably and is run and maintained by a team of volunteers.

Co-operative Board

Photos and videos of Sabby can be found here.

Sabby is a proud member of the Co-op Federation.

Where is Sabby?

When we re-open Sabby will be located at:
60 Leicester St, Carlton.

You can get to Sabby via:

Bike:
The 60L Green Building has internal bike racks and end of trip facilities
Tram:
  • 19, 57 & 59, Stop 7 - Queen Victoria Market (5 mins walk)
  • 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 & 72, Stop 4 - Queensberry St (5 mins walk)
Train:
  • State Library Station (8 min walk)
  • Melbourne Central Station (11 min walk or 7 min tram)
  • Parkville Station (11 min walk or 8 min tram)
Bus:
  • 200 & 207, Queensberry St & Lygon St Stop (9 mins walk)
  • 605, A'Beckett St & Queen St Stop (12 mins walk)
Car:
There is limited parking outside on Leicester street and more on the surrounding Carlton Streets, we recommend walking, riding or taking public transit instead.

(We used to be in Collingwood but we've moved!)

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