Bring the UNSEEN Arts Hub to your community
At the heart of our outreach is the mobile UNSEEN Arts Hub, led by women with lived experience of homelessness who travel across Australia with the arts hub, bringing innovative exhibitions, workshops and events directly to local communities. Its success to date is the co-designing of each activation with local artists, community leaders and service providers ensuring that a vibrant community centre, uniquely relevant to its audience, is created. It is as much a celebration of local talent as it is an opportunity for individuals to encounter new perspectives and challenge their own understandings of who becomes homeless and why. This approach strengthens communal bonds at a personal level, fostering deeper connections and conversations that resonate with local audiences, providing a voice to those who feel unheard. In turn this sparks community-driven conversations about interventions and solutions. For many communities, the UNSEEN Arts Hub’s presence encourages continuous engagement with the arts and dialogue on crucial social issues long after the mobile hub has moved on.
If you would like to bring the UNSEEN Arts Hub to your community please reach out. Click the button below to view a prospectus that details the exhibitions, workshops and activities that are held at the UNSEEN Arts Hub.
“Being amongst a group of women who support me in telling my story is so empowering and validating. And having a creative medium to do this breaks down the barriers and anxiety that words and text can bring. I’ve been able to connect with myself, connect with some of my past and let it go. It’s part of my healing journey."
Launched on International Women’s Day and activated in Sydney’s CBD throughout 2020, the UNSEEN Arts Hub, led by women with lived experience of homelessness, drew a media response that saw 8 million views of the news.com article about the project. The UNSEEN website had 6,500 page views that same day. Media responses occurred across online, print, radio, television, and social media, with follow-up coverage by news.com drawing 29.6 million viewers globally. Being activated in public spaces with high foot traffic, thousands of people had the opportunity to learn about homelessness and its causes.
The Arts Hub’s accessible, inclusive spaces bridge gaps between artists, survivors, and local services, inspiring meaningful conversations and actions that promote awareness, healing, and social change. UNSEEN’s Arts Hub was then activated in Sydney metropolitan areas, including Parramatta and Randwick, in the nation’s capital, Canberra, as well as in 5 regional and remote towns in the state of New South Wales, highlighting the demand for cultural and arts programs designed to address social cohesion. Alongside our art exhibitions and installations are workshops on millinery, photography and patchwork, together with poetry slam events, film nights, trauma-informed yoga and Indigenous cultural activities, including dancing, weaving and coolamon-making.
The UNSEEN Arts Hub complements and amplifies government and local NGO investment directly by creating new pathways for service delivery, enhancing and strengthening existing service use, and providing opportunities for clients to enter support services earlier to reduce their reliance on services as they chart a pathway to independence. These impacts have significant human benefits and reduce long-term dependence on the system of services. By upgrading our regionally touring arts hub, we aim to replace our current infrastructure to better serve diverse communities across Australia.
In November 2023, MUTTI’s UNSEEN Arts Hub was the runner-up in the Art and Homelessness International Awards in the Co-Creation Champion of the Year Category, with its competitors being the Museum of Homelessness in London and the New York Theatre of the Oppressed.
The 2021 launch of the UNSEEN Arts Hub
The 2023 Regional NSW Tour of the UNSEEN Arts Hub with Mission Australia
Current exhibitions
An exhibition at NSW Parliament House Fountain Court Gallery of artworks created by the women of the UNSEEN project, coinciding with Homelessness Awareness Week, is currently on display from
5–29 August 2025. The works exhibited have been generated during the activation of the UNSEEN Chrome Tiny House and Chrome Car between March and July 2020-2025. These arts hub activations have offered an innovative opportunity to empower women who have experienced homelessness as artists, protagonists and advocates to share their experiences with the broader community.
Past exhibitions
Completed activations of UNSEEN Arts Hub
DATES
SPECIAL THEMES
UNSEEN schedule of events and links
ARTPark Walsh Bay Sculpture Walk: Pier 8/9 Walsh Bay Wharf, Hickson Road, Dawes Point
Themes: Women’s homelessness and housing in security
Artwork: The UNSEEN Chrome Car and UNSEEN Chrome Tiny House
Location: Pier 8/9 Walsh Bay Wharf, Hickson Road, Dawes Point
Supported by: ArtPark, Code Green and AutoSkin
Call +61 (0) 414 787 788 for further details
OPEN: Chrome Tiny House and Car Installation at ArtPark, Pier 8/9 Wash Bay Wharf, Hickson Road Dawes Point.
POSTPONED: Exhibition at NSW Parliament House Fountain Court Gallery, 4 – 25 August 2021 – due to COVID-19 Restrictions
CANCELLED: VIVID – due to COVID-19 Restrictions
OPEN: Chrome Tiny House and Car Installation at ArtPark Sculpture Walk: Pier 8/9 Wash Bay Wharf, Hickson Road Dawes Point.
CLOSED: Martin Place Activation Monday 05 to Friday 09 July 2021.
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID:
Theme: NAIDOC WEEK
Artwork: The UNSEEN Chrome Car and UNSEEN Chrome Tiny House
Artist in Residence: Master Weaver Nadeena Dixon BOOK Tickets here
Location: Martin Place Sydney (between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets)
Nadeena Dixon, Wiradjuri ,Yuin & Gadigal (Dharug – Boorongberrigal clan) Indigenous Multi disciplinary Artist and Master Weaver is the UNSEEN Artist in Residence during NAIDOC week in July 2021. Nadeena will be creating a collaborative weaving project which the public can participate in.
“I am committed to assisting the development and growth of a stronger and vibrant Indigenous Arts Industry through creating sustainable partnerships that contribute to social, cultural and economic benefit for Indigenous Artists and Communities. My practice utilises my knowledge of Arts Programming, Consulting and Development/Arts and Cultural Practices/Marketing and Promotion/Indigenous Protocols and Intellectual Property Rights/Problem Shooting/Webpage and Social Media Branding/Marketing Strategies/Brokerage/Arts Consultancy/Engagement to seek new ways of utilising the convergence of emerging technologies and their applications in the creation of Indigenous programs of benefit to Indigenous Arts. I believe that hybrid and interdisciplinary Arts that engage in exploring and creating unique and dynamic new ways of expressing Australian Indigenous Arts and Culture will make a powerful contribution to the richness of the World Cultural Arts Movement.” – Nadeena Dixon
Theme: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The UNSEEN Chrome Tiny House:
2 June 2021 – 31 August 2021: Pier 8/9 Walsh Bay
The UNSEEN Chrome Car:
2- 13 June 2021: Pier 8/9 Walsh Bay, Sydney
14 – 18 June: Circular Quay Sydney (opposite Customs House 33 Alfred St)
19 – 30 June: Pier 8/9 Walsh Bay, Sydney
Special Events: “Walk a mile in my shoes”
Artist in Residence: Fiona Arnold, participant of the UNSEEN project is collecting shoes from a diverse range of women who are sharing stories connected with moments in their lives. Fiona is supported by Women’s Housing Company. This work will form part of the exhibition at NSW Parliament House in August 2021.
Location: Circular Quay Sydney (opposite Customs House 33 Alfred St)
Associated events
Volunteers are needed:
Would you like to help the UNSEEN Project?
Please click HERE if you would like to volunteer and:
Theme: Domestic Violence Prevention Month, International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, Reconcilliation Day
Artwork: The UNSEEN Chrome Car and UNSEEN Chrome Tiny House
Artist in Residence: Photographer Linda Warlond supported by Pets in the Park
Time: 8:30am to 6:30pm
Location: Martin Place, Sydney (between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets)
Special Events:
Theme: Youth Homelessness and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Art Installation: The UNSEEN Chrome Car and UNSEEN Tiny House
Artist in Residence: Emily Stafford: collaborate arts project of book folding sculpture supported by Women’s Housing
Art Exhibition: Photo Voice exhibition by Homelessness In Focus
Time: 8:30am to 6:30pm
Location: Martin Place, Sydney (between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets)
Special Events:
Theme: Youth Homelessness and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Art Installation: The UNSEEN Chrome Car and UNSEEN Tiny House
Artist in Residence: Emily Stafford: collaborate arts project of book folding sculpture supported by Women’s Housing
Art Exhibition: Photo Voice exhibition by Homelessness In Focus
Time: 8:30am to 6:30pm
Location: Martin Place, Sydney (between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets)
Special Events:
Theme: International Womens Day
Art Installation: The UNSEEN Chrome Car
Artist in Residence: Belinda Mason
Time: 8:30am to 6:30pm
Location: Martin Place, Sydney (between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets)
Special Events:
Completed activations of UNSEEN Arts Hub
DATES
SPECIAL THEMES
UNSEEN schedule of events and links
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Wed 1 Dec |
10:30am – 4:00pm |
“Walk a mile in my shoes” exhibition by Fiona Arnold |
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12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Yarning Circle with Aunty Dixie Link Gordon, Founder of Breaking Silent Codes |
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2pm – 3pm |
‘My Life’ performance by Lani about her experiences of homelessness |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
“Paper Dolls” – messages of caring by Roshee |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
Emily’s Book Art display |
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10:00am – 4:30pm |
Exhibition by First Nations artist Peta Link |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Paintings by Sera |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Exhibition Bonnie Support Service exhibition |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Head On Photo Festival – Arts Hub installation |
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Thurs
2 Dec |
10:30am – 4:00pm |
“Walk a mile in my shoes” exhibition by Fiona Arnold |
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12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Yarning Circle with Aunty Dixie Link Gordon, Founder of Breaking Silent Codes |
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2pm – 3pm |
‘My Life’ performance by Lani about her experiences of homelessness |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
“Paper Dolls” – messages of caring by Roshee |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
Emily’s Book Art display |
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10:00am – 4:30pm |
Exhibition by First Nations artist Peta Link |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Paintings by Sera |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Exhibition Bonnie Support Service exhibition |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Head On Photo Festival – Arts Hub installation |
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Fri
3 Dec |
10:30am – 4:00pm |
“Walk a mile in my shoes” exhibition by Fiona Arnold |
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11am – 12pm |
Ageing on the Edge Media Event – Launch of report |
Dini Liyanarachchi Ageing on the Edge Advocacy Lead |
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12:30pm – 1:30pm |
Sydney Street Choir |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
“Paper Dolls” – messages of caring by Roshee |
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10:00am – 4:30pm |
Exhibition by First Nations artist Peta Link |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Exhibition Bonnie Support Service exhibition |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
Emily’s Book Art display |
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1:30pm – 2:30pm |
Evie Poetry Readings |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Head On Photo Festival – Arts Hub installation |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
UNHEARD: Denise Beckwith |
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Sat
4 Dec |
10:30am – 4:00pm |
“Walk a mile in my shoes” exhibition by Fiona Arnold |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
“Paper Dolls” – messages of caring by Roshee |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
Emily’s Book Art display |
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10:00am – 4:30pm |
Exhibition by First Nations artist Peta Link |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Paintings by Sera |
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11:00 – 12:pm |
Evie Poetry Readings |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Head On Photo Festival – Arts Hub installation |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Unheard: Denise Beckwith |
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Sun
5 Dec |
10:30am – 4:00pm |
“Walk a mile in my shoes” exhibition by Fiona Arnold |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
“Paper Dolls” – messages of caring by Roshee |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
Emily’s Book Art display |
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10:00am – 4:30pm |
Exhibition by First Nations artist Peta Link |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Paintings by Sera |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Head On Photo Festival – Arts Hub installation |
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Sat
11 Dec |
10am – 4:30pm |
Christmas Market Stall |
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12pm – 1pm |
‘My Life’ performance by Lani about her experiences of homelessness |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
Exhibition of photography by Rough Edges |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
“Paper Dolls” – messages of caring by Roshee |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Head On Photo Festival – Arts Hub installation |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
UNHEARD: Denise Beckwith |
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Sun 12 Dec |
10:00am – 4:00pm |
“Paper Dolls” – messages of caring by Roshee |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
Exhibition of photography by Rough Edges |
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12pm – 1pm |
‘My Life’ performance by Lani about her experiences of homelessness |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
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10:30am – 4:00pm |
Head On Photo Festival – Arts Hub installation |
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Wed 22 Dec |
10:30am – 4:00pm |
Paintings by Sera UNHEARD: Denise Beckwith |
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12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
‘My Life’ performance by Lani about her experiences of homelessness |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
“Paper Dolls” – messages of caring by Roshee |
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Thrus
23 Dec |
10:30am – 4:00pm |
Paintings by Sera
UNHEARD: Denise Beckwith |
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10:00am – 4:00pm |
“Paper Dolls” – messages of caring by Roshee |
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12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
‘My Life’ performance by Lani about her experiences of homelessness |
CANCELLED: due to COVID Restrictions – Activation at Circular Quay Sydney
Location:
Cancelled: Chrome Tiny House and Car Installation at ArtPark, Pier 8/9 Wash Bay Wharf, Hickson Road Dawes Point. Cancelled: VIVID – due to COVID restrictions
Multiple Locations
ARTPark Walsh Bay Sculpture Walk: Pier 8/9 Walsh Bay Wharf, Hickson Road, Dawes Point
Themes: Women’s homelessness and housing in security
Artwork: The UNSEEN Chrome Car and UNSEEN Chrome Tiny House
Location: Pier 8/9 Walsh Bay Wharf, Hickson Road, Dawes Point
Supported by: ArtPark, Code Green and AutoSkin
Call +61 (0) 414 787 788 for further details
OPEN: Chrome Tiny House and Car Installation at ArtPark, Pier 8/9 Wash Bay Wharf, Hickson Road Dawes Point.
POSTPONED: Exhibition at NSW Parliament House Fountain Court Gallery, 4 – 25 August 2021 – due to COVID-19 Restrictions
CANCELLED: VIVID – due to COVID-19 Restrictions
OPEN: Chrome Tiny House and Car Installation at ArtPark Sculpture Walk: Pier 8/9 Wash Bay Wharf, Hickson Road Dawes Point.
CLOSED: Martin Place Activation Monday 05 to Friday 09 July 2021.
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID:
Theme: NAIDOC WEEK
Artwork: The UNSEEN Chrome Car and UNSEEN Chrome Tiny House
Artist in Residence: Master Weaver Nadeena Dixon BOOK Tickets here
Location: Martin Place Sydney (between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets)
Nadeena Dixon, Wiradjuri ,Yuin & Gadigal (Dharug – Boorongberrigal clan) Indigenous Multi disciplinary Artist and Master Weaver is the UNSEEN Artist in Residence during NAIDOC week in July 2021. Nadeena will be creating a collaborative weaving project which the public can participate in.
“I am committed to assisting the development and growth of a stronger and vibrant Indigenous Arts Industry through creating sustainable partnerships that contribute to social, cultural and economic benefit for Indigenous Artists and Communities. My practice utilises my knowledge of Arts Programming, Consulting and Development/Arts and Cultural Practices/Marketing and Promotion/Indigenous Protocols and Intellectual Property Rights/Problem Shooting/Webpage and Social Media Branding/Marketing Strategies/Brokerage/Arts Consultancy/Engagement to seek new ways of utilising the convergence of emerging technologies and their applications in the creation of Indigenous programs of benefit to Indigenous Arts. I believe that hybrid and interdisciplinary Arts that engage in exploring and creating unique and dynamic new ways of expressing Australian Indigenous Arts and Culture will make a powerful contribution to the richness of the World Cultural Arts Movement.” – Nadeena Dixon
Theme: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The UNSEEN Chrome Tiny House:
2 June 2021 – 31 August 2021: Pier 8/9 Walsh Bay
The UNSEEN Chrome Car:
2- 13 June 2021: Pier 8/9 Walsh Bay, Sydney
14 – 18 June: Circular Quay Sydney (opposite Customs House 33 Alfred St)
19 – 30 June: Pier 8/9 Walsh Bay, Sydney
Special Events: “Walk a mile in my shoes”
Artist in Residence: Fiona Arnold, participant of the UNSEEN project is collecting shoes from a diverse range of women who are sharing stories connected with moments in their lives. Fiona is supported by Women’s Housing Company. This work will form part of the exhibition at NSW Parliament House in August 2021.
Location: Circular Quay Sydney (opposite Customs House 33 Alfred St)
Associated events
Volunteers are needed:
Would you like to help the UNSEEN Project?
Please click HERE if you would like to volunteer and:
Theme: Domestic Violence Prevention Month, International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, Reconcilliation Day
Artwork: The UNSEEN Chrome Car and UNSEEN Chrome Tiny House
Artist in Residence: Photographer Linda Warlond supported by Pets in the Park
Time: 8:30am to 6:30pm
Location: Martin Place, Sydney (between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets)
Special Events:
Theme: Youth Homelessness and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Art Installation: The UNSEEN Chrome Car and UNSEEN Tiny House
Artist in Residence: Emily Stafford: collaborate arts project of book folding sculpture supported by Women’s Housing
Art Exhibition: Photo Voice exhibition by Homelessness In Focus
Time: 8:30am to 6:30pm
Location: Martin Place, Sydney (between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets)
Special Events:
Theme: International Womens Day
Art Installation: The UNSEEN Chrome Car
Artist in Residence: Belinda Mason
Time: 8:30am to 6:30pm
Location: Martin Place, Sydney (between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets)
Special Events:
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