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Future Reset Community Gathering

  • Photography by Kuti Kalo
    Photography by Kuti Kalo
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Future Reset Community Gathering
Saturday 29 March 2025, 1—5pm
Event Information

ABOUT

Future Reset: Diasporic Dreaming is a project funded by VicHealth and created in 2022. It’s a collaboration between Footscray Community Arts and Next In Colour, aiming to support young people from African Diaspora communities.

This event marks the closing of Diasporic Dreaming, and the official launch of the Research Zine: Re-imaging Utopias. It is a celebration of the project’s achievements, featuring a discussion on themes such as self-determination, community agency, and decolonised systems. The gathering aims to highlight the positive impact of community-led initiatives and showcase the creative work of young people from African Diaspora communities

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of celebration, connection, and creativity!

THEMES

Community | Resilience | Identity | Home | Culture

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Hosted by Wintana Kidane

Performances by Thabani Tshuma and Nyuon Thong (NY)

Research Zine Launch: Explore insights, artwork, and stories from Future Reset Project: Diasporic Dreaming.

Cypher Conversations: Thought-provoking panel discussions on self-determination, decolonised systems, and the role of institutions.

  • Panel 1: Young Creative LeadsArty Owens (Arts Access)

    Aisha Trambas (Western Edge)
    Mon Franco (The Push)
    Rosie Kalina Kilvert (YIRRAMBOI)

  • Panel 2: Footscray Community Arts, Next In Colour, and VicHealth

Live Performances: Experience the energy and creativity of local artists involved in the project.

Pop-Up Gallery: Discover a visual journey of the project’s milestones and achievements.

ACCESS

AUSLAN interpretation available
Calm Room for quiet retreat
Acknowledgement of Country by an Elder from FCA’s Indigenous Advisory Group
Catering provided by Meals with Impact

RSVP

This project is supported by VicHealth through its Future Healthy initiative.

Date & Times
When

Saturday 29 March, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Venue
Footscray Community Arts
Cost

FREE

 

Accessibility

This event is Auslan interpreted.

While our heritage building and outdoor spaces pose challenges, we’re actively seeking solutions and value your input. Our warehouse venues are wheelchair accessible, and we offer assistance for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impairments. Please call or email us if we can help plan your journey.

Phone: 03 9362 8888
Email: reception@footscrayarts.com

 

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