Megalo Print Studio Gallery

What Megalo Print Studio Gallery does

Megalo Print Studio Gallery is a non-profit community printmaking organization operating from heritage premises in Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Founded in 1980 as the Megalo International Screen Collective and rebranded to Megalo Access Arts in 1986, it is the only studio in Australia — and one of the largest open-access printmaking studios globally — to offer the full range of print disciplines (screenprint, lithography, relief, intaglio, and RISO) under a single roof. The organization serves individual artists at all career stages, from beginners to established practitioners, as well as school groups, tertiary institutions, visiting artists-in-residence, and institutional commission clients such as the Australian Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial.

The core technical asset base includes large-format electric and manual presses (Hilton 100x158cm, Takach 121x240cm, Littlejohn, MES, Albion, Charles Brand), an expansive UV exposure unit (164x243cm), ventilated acid and aquatint rooms, a photogravure exposure unit, and dedicated Screen and Press Studios. Products and services span studio-access memberships (A$40–A$70/year), a tiered classes and workshops program (A$265–A$720 per course), the Megalo Editions limited-edition collaborative print program, the Print Store consignment retail channel, an annual artist-in-residence program (3 national + 1 international), commission printing, youth school-holiday programs, Print Clubs, and Cargills Cottage accommodation.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit funding stack: earned revenue from memberships, workshops, retail consignment commissions (40% retail / 30% exhibition), Megalo Editions sales splits, and commission printing; supplemented by tax-deductible donations (Registered Charity with Deductible Gift Recipient status) and ACT Government artsACT grant support. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging word-of-mouth, exhibitions, workshops, residencies, and partnerships with Photo Access and local arts retailers to drive member acquisition and visibility.

Name

Megalo Print Studio Gallery

Legal name

Megalo Access Arts Incorporated

Website

https://megalo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Megalo Print Studio Gallery is a non-profit open-access printmaking studio in Kingston, ACT, Australia, offering the only full-range screenprint, lithography, relief, intaglio, and RISO facilities in the country, serving individual artists, students, residents, and institutional clients through memberships, classes, editions, and commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printmaking Services

NAICS

Printing (32311), Commercial Screen Printing (323113)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Print-on-Demand Production (Book POD, Short-Run Fulfillment) (MPAJALAG)

Keywords

• Open-access printmaking
• Screen printing studio
• Lithography workshops
• Artist residency programs
• Printmaking education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership providing studio access, discounted class rates, exhibition opportunities, and member benefits. Tiers include standard ($70), concession ($50), and Friend of Megalo ($40) for non-studio users
2. Classes and Workshops: Educational programming including introductory courses, specialist technique workshops, masterclasses, and school holiday programs. Pricing ranges from $265-$720 depending on course length and membership status
3. Consignment Sales: Members can consign artworks through the Print Store. Megalo charges 40% commission on retail sales of artworks and 30% on exhibition sales
4. Megalo Editions: Collaborative edition printing program where artists work with Megalo printers to produce limited edition prints. Numbered editions are sold with proceeds split between artist and Megalo
5. Commission Printing: Professional printing services for external clients including government agencies, institutions, and artists. Projects have included work for Australian Parliament House and Australian War Memorial
6. Donations: Registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient status. Accepts tax-deductible donations to support operations and community programs
7. Accommodation Rental: Cargills Cottage accommodation for visiting artists-in-residence and members. Nightly, weekly, and monthly rates with optional studio access packages

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Megalo Print Studio is an open-access printmaking studio providing shared access to professional-grade equipment for screenprint, lithography, relief, intaglio/etching, and RISO printing. It sells annual memberships, structured classes and workshops, an Artist in Residence program, the Megalo Editions limited-edition print collaboration program, a Print Store retail channel for original prints, school holiday programs, and commission printing services for institutional clients.

Product overview

Megalo Print Studio is a single, unified printmaking studio and gallery providing open-access facilities, education, and community programs. The core offering centers on studio access membership for the full range of print disciplines (screenprint, lithography, relief, and intaglio), complemented by classes and workshops, the Megalo Editions limited edition print program, the Print Store retail shop, Artist in Residence program, and exhibition galleries. Supporting offerings include school and group workshops, school holiday programs for youth, Print Clubs for after-hours access, Cargills Cottage accommodation for visiting artists, commission printing services, and Gift Cards. The studio serves artists at all levels from beginners through professional practitioners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio Access Membership
• Classes and Workshops

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the largest open-access studios in the world
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Photo AccesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMegalo residents receive free membership with Photo Access, the ACT's centre for contemporary photography, film, video, and media arts. Residents gain access to film developing, darkroom, digital making spaces, support, mentorship, and reduced workshop rates.
• The CuratoreumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocated at National Portrait Gallery and Arboretum. Members receive 10% discount.
• Canberra City FramersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers receive 10% discount on framing services.
• Northside FramingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers receive 10% discount on framing services.
• Eckersley's BraddonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers receive 10% discount on art supplies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE): Long-established fine art print publisher in New York producing limited-edition collaborative prints with leading artists. Comparable on the editions/collaborative-printmaking side of Megalo's Megalo Editions programme.
• Crown Point Press: San Francisco-based fine art printmaking studio producing etchings and intaglio editions with renowned artists. Comparable for its collaborative edition-making and gallery operations alongside Megalo Editions.
• Graphicstudio: University of South Florida-affiliated fine art printmaking studio producing limited-edition prints and sculpture editions with notable artists. Comparable in combining university-affiliated expertise, education, and artist-edition collaboration.
• Edinburgh Printmakers: Scotland-based open-access printmaking studio offering courses, studio hire, exhibitions, and a residency programme. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and member-based open-access operating model.
• Spike Print Studio: Bristol-based artist-led open-access printmaking studio providing facilities, courses, exhibitions, and editions. Comparable as a similarly-sized community-led open-access print studio with educational programming.
• Anchor Graphics: Columbia College Chicago-affiliated open-access printmaking studio offering residencies, workshops, and editions. Comparable as an education-anchored open-access print facility with collaborative edition output.
• Highpoint Center for Printmaking: Minneapolis-based open-access printmaking studio offering classes, studio access, and residencies across intaglio, lithography, screen, and relief. Closely comparable as a similarly-sized community open-access studio with educational programming.
• Kala Art Institute: Berkeley-based non-profit printmaking and new-media arts studio offering residencies, workshops, exhibitions, and editions. Comparable as a community-facing printmaking non-profit with residencies and an on-site gallery.
• Tamarind Institute: University of New Mexico-affiliated lithography workshop offering artist residencies, editions, and education. Comparable as a prestigious printmaking studio with a renowned training programme and collaborative artist-editions model.
• Australian Print Workshop: Melbourne-based open-access printmaking studio offering workshops, editions, and gallery programming across similar disciplines. Directly comparable as Australia's other major printmaking studio and Megalo's closest domestic peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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