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Footscray Community Arts cancels cultural competency training
On the advice from our Indigenous Advisory Group, we are no longer facilitating cultural competency training for non-Indigenous workers.
Footscray Art Prize Artist in Focus: Emma Coulter
Emma Coulter is a Macedon-based visual artist whose practice considers the intersection between painting, architecture and urban space.
Footscray Art Prize 2021 Winners Announced
A hand-engraved core sample titled ‘And this, too, shall pass’ has been awarded the $10,000 Footscray Art Prize 2021.
Artist Jayde Houareau exhibits ‘Cafe Foods’ at Seddon Deadly Sins
Cafe Foods by Jayde Houareau Cafe Foods is a series of eight paintings of delectable foods and drinks, produced by local visual artist and painter Jayde Houareau.
RESIDENCE Artist In Focus: Zhang Xiaoan
Artist in Focus Zhang Xiaoan Zhang Xiaoan is a writer and director hailing from Xinjiang, China, currently based in Melbourne.
An Interview with Victoria University Graduates, Daisy and Emilia
Students in Focus Daisy McMillan and Emilia Ambrogio 2020 has been a year of trials, tribulations, small wins and big losses.
We’re Reopening With An Exciting End-Of-Year Program
After 259 days of closure, we are excited to open our doors from Friday 4 December 2020.
Footscray’s 148-Year Old Historic Henderson House Gets a Revamp
Our beloved heritage Henderson House has received a much-needed and eagerly anticipated renovation.
15 Free Public Artworks to Enjoy in Footscray
For many Melbournians, finding ways to shake up the exercise routine or step away from the screen during COVID is important.
Myrtle Wine Café comes to Footscray Community Arts
Footscray Community Arts is excited to announce a new addition to its creative hub in Footscray.
Footscray Mourns the Loss of Comrade Paddy Garritty
Vale Paddy Garritty Melbourne and the West owes so much to Paddy.
Tailored Arts and Cultural Experiences for the Disability Community
State Trustees Australia Foundation has allocated $20,000 to Footscray Community Arts as part of an inclusion grant.
‘Turn the Lights On’ Reduces CO2 Emissions by 100 Tonnes
The sustainability campaign, dubbed ‘Turn the Lights On’ has reduced our carbon footprint by 100 tonnes.
Get Tailored Grant Writing Advice from our Directors
The unfolding COVID-19 crisis is presenting a monumental challenge to the livelihoods and practices of artists and creatives.
7 Ways to Boost Creativity While Social Distancing
With humankind hunkering down to flatten the curve against COVID-19, it can be hard to find ways to unleash your inner creativity.
Victorian Bushfires: How You Can Support
The Victorian Bushfires have had a devastating impact on communities, wildlife and the environment.
Footscray Community Arts Announces New Chair
Footscray Community Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia White to the position of Chair.
