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BRIGHT: Five installations, Five senses engaged
Footscray Community Arts presents Bright – a joyful art exhibition that ignites the senses, inviting audiences to touch, explore and connect from 10 October to 12 December 2023.
Announcing New Senior Arts Leadership Appointments
Footscray Community Arts is proud to announce the appointment of two exceptional individuals to its senior leadership team.
The Blue Cabin Partners With Footscray Community Arts for Residency Exchange
Presented by The Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency and Footscray Community Arts, artists Atheana Picha (CAN) and Tarryn Love (AUS) will trade places for a pair of 6-week residencies.
Comedy unleashed at Footscray Laughs
Laugh the last of winter away with the third instalment of Footscray Laughs.
Meet artist Roberta Joy Rich; winner of the Footscray Art Prize
Multi-disciplinary artist Roberta Joy Rich was recently awarded the Footscray Art Prize 2023 for her powerful and multi-layered video installation entitled ‘Though Buried, They Echo’.
In Conversation with Community; 50 Years of Footscray Community Arts
In celebration of our upcoming 50-year anniversary in 2024, Footscray Community Arts invite you to be part of our rich legacy of storytelling.
Roberta Joy Rich’s Powerful, Multilayered Video Installation Wins Footscray Art Prize 2023
The $20,000 main prize in the Footscray Art Prize been awarded to multi-disciplinary artist Roberta Joy Rich for her powerful and multi-layered video installation entitled Though Buried, They Echo.
2023 Footscray Art Prize Shortlist Announced
The biennial Footscray Art Prize has unveiled the 2023 shortlist with 43 artworks selected from over 500 outstanding submissions received from artists across Australia as well as internationally based creatives.
Philanthropic Grant Enables Senior Arts Leadership Pathways
To strengthen opportunities for arts leaders from our focus communities, newly created senior leadership positions have just been announced at Footscray Community Arts.
A Climate for Art -Introducing a new Australian campaign for fossil fuel divestment in the arts industry
A Climate for Art (ACFA) a new initiative aimed at mobilising the arts industry for climate action, will be officially launching during the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) on June 16.
$130k Raised for our New Community Van
Thanks for the incredible support and generosity of our donors and communities.
Creating connections and building relationships: why the ArtLife program is so powerful for d/Deaf and Disabled artists
The ArtLife program might be about supporting d/Deaf and Disabled artists with their careers—but it’s also about so much more: making connections.
Breaking barriers and supporting careers: why ArtLife matters
Growing up, Diego and Darren were always interested in art, but didn’t know how to make their way into the art world, especially as disabled artists.
All the giggles of Footscray Laughs returns!
After a sell out show in March, all the giggles of Footscray Laughs return on Friday 16 June with an all-new, all-star lineup at Footscray Community Arts.
Footscray Community Arts presents Indoor Music Series: Winter Voices
Footscray Community Arts presents the Indoor Music Series: Winter Voices, a celebration of local musical talent that promises to warm the soul and melt hearts this winter.
RP Infrastructure appointed as Precinct Plan Project Director
Footscray Community Arts is excited to announce the appointment of RP Infrastructure as Project Director to deliver the transformation of our creative precinct and outdoor spaces.
Bec Cole joins Footscray Community Arts as new Co-CEO & Executive Director
Footscray Community Arts is excited to announce the appointment of Bec Cole as the new Co-CEO / Executive Director.
A new Footscray photographic and film series celebrates western suburbs locals
An exhibition celebrating locals and their contribution to the community has been unveiled on the new Footscray Hospital site’s expansive hoarding along Geelong Road.
Balinese Artists Push Traditional Boundaries in Sekala Niskala Exhibition
Footscray Community Arts and Project 11 present Sekala Niskala (The Seen and Unseen) – a free exhibition from five contemporary Balinese artists to be held at the Roslyn Smorgon Gallery from Tuesday 18 April until Sunday 25 June.
