balmain studios was established in July 2007 in response to the demand for artist working spaces. The high cost of commercial property rental combined with the scarcity of warehouse/studio spaces in and around Sydney set one+2 artist studio Director, Rogerio Blanc-Ramos, on a mission to find a new property to establish additional working spaces for artists of fine art. 

Balmain studios, located in the old University of Sydney Film School, provided the opportunity to develop and house new artist working spaces. This studio now holds 38 established artists in a warehouse space. Like its sister studio in Rozelle, the Balmain studio offers privacy while at the same time providing an environment conducive to professional development via the interaction between its residents.