Art For People's Sake

Art That Helps Us See Ourselves—And Each Other.

(Even the bits we usually skip past.)

At Art For People’s Sake, we believe the arts are more than entertainment. They’re a space for reflection, connection, and, sometimes, transformation. Whether you're here to observe, participate, or just take a breather between life’s curveballs—we create art experiences that invite you to imagine who you are, who you’ve been, who you’re still becoming and the world we’re brave enough to reimagine.

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ABOUT US

Every BODY. Every STORY. Every PEOPLE.

We're Art For People's Sake—a proudly unpretentious Melbourne-based community arts for real people with real lives, questionable sleep hygiene, and more than a few half-finished creative projects shoved in a drawer.

We make participatory art with, by, and for humans, not just the gallery-going, beret-wearing types (though hey, we love a good beret). We’re here for the everyday folks with messy lives, rich stories, and quiet courage—the ones holding it all together, falling apart, starting over, or quietly wondering when it became so easy to feel invisible.

We work alongside people of all ages and backgrounds—parents, carers, creatives, retirees, late bloomers, early burnouts, and anyone navigating the messy middle or pointy-end bits of life. Whether you’re juggling kids, caring for parents, managing work, studying, or just trying to remember why you walked into the room, you’re in good company.

We use art to reconnect people with themselves and each other—no performance, polish, or perfect backstory required.

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CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

From choir to community art, markets to creative labs—there’s a place for you here.

The Table

A living, participatory artwork exploring radical hospitality.
From 1 November – 20 December, we’re gathering 500 people in 50 days through art, story, and connection — building a table that’s more than an object: it’s a portrait of a community learning to make room for one another.

everyBODY dance

Not your usual dance class — this is movement as story.
Explore expression, connection, and confidence through theatre-inspired movement that celebrates the body you’re in.
All levels welcome — from rusty returners to curious beginners.

Theatre Choir

Not your typical stand-and-sing choir. Think more live music video meets mini theatre production. Every song becomes its own performance piece, with singing, acting, and movement woven together.

Art of Hospitalilty

An 8-week creative changemaker workshop exploring art as a language of meaning and welcome.
Experiment across mediums, develop your own body of work, and contribute to The Table — a living community artwork unveiled in December.

FOUNDER

Meet Kendall Bryant

About Kendall

Kendall is a visual artist and a theatre director, writer, choreographer, producer, and performer with a background in drama for development and creative arts therapies.

She is also an anthropologist with extensive experience in the community and humanitarian and development sectors. She has also worked with populations affected by extreme poverty, family violence, street violence, trauma, homelessness and addiction. Kendall is committed to designing unique, innovative programs whereby participants are challenged to grow and reach their full potential.

Creative Labs

Taking a learning-by-doing approach, Art For People’s Sake offers Creative Labs where anyone—beginner through to professional—can grow, experiment, and play. From choir to The Art of Hospitality and beyond, these labs are safe, supportive spaces to stretch your creativity, try new things, and be part of something bigger than yourself.

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THE BLOG - gotta have a blog!

Hashtag Creative Journey

Field Notes from the Middle of Everything.
And maybe a metaphorical snack.

Creative reflections, real stories, and gentle rebellion from the humans behind Art For People’s Sake.

You’ll find ponderings, thinking out loud, reflections and even some handy "how to" on art-making, identity, visibility, connection, and the sometimes-messy joy of building something meaningful with other humans. Some posts are poetic. Some are practical. Some might read like a long voice note sent at 11:43pm. All of them are rooted in our belief that the arts help us better understand ourselves, each other, and the world we’re brave enough to reimagine.

Have a scroll, take what you need, leave what you don't, laugh, cry, or forward it to a friend with the subject line: “This is us.”

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Prologue | At the Table

There’s something about a table. It looks ordinary, but it’s where everything happens — where we laugh, cry, create, and begin again. The Table is an 8-week journey through art, story, and connection. You don’t need to be an artist to belong here — just someone ready to slow down, make something, and see the beauty in your own ordinary. Pull up a chair. The kettle’s on. You already belong here.

How to Join a Creative Movement without Calling Yourself an Artist

Think you’re not an artist? You’re not alone. This week’s reflection explores how beginners, rusty returners, and closet creatives are the heartbeat of every movement — and why belonging starts not with mastery, but with showing up. Pull up a chair

chairs across city scape like telephone wires

Loneliness in the Middle of Busy Lives

Loneliness often hides in busy lives. This reflection explores the quiet ache of invisibility—and how small acts of creativity can nurture courage and belonging.

No Fancy Equipment Needed

Come as you are and bring what

only you can bring

OUR COMMUNITY

What People Say

I worked for Kendall for a number of years and was impressed by her ability to write, direct, coach and motivate teams towards wonderful productions. She has a clear vision and the talent to make art happen in all communities

JACQUELINE VAN DE GEER

Multidisciplinary Artist, Montreal

Kendall has a way of reaching deep
inside you to draw out power and
potential you never knew you had

HETTIE

Student Performer, Cape Town

Kendall has a deep understanding of the power of art, music and theatre. She can use the arts as a tool for community building in a wide variety of settings. I have seen many of her
performances and have never
walked away without a tear and a laugh

AMY FISH

Writer, Montreal

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Acknowledgement of Country

We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather to work and create. As we share our stories, we remain ever mindful of the stories that have come before us, and of those we are now becoming a part. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend our gratitude for their enduring culture and the contributions they continue to make to our community.