We’re pleased to announce an exciting new project our Indigenous Cultural Program team have been working on. Tidal Volume is an international digital residency facilitating connections between local and international First Nations artists. Presented in partnership with Vancouver-based organisations grunt gallery…
On the advice from our highly respected Elders in Residence and Indigenous Advisory Group (IAG), Footscray Community Arts Centre is no longer facilitating cultural competency training for non-Indigenous workers through the long running and highly popular ‘Working in First Nations’…
Updated: 5 August 2021 We’re temporarily closed and will re-open pending further government advice. Here we are again! We feel for our communities as we face lockdown #6. In the meantime, you can enjoy the open, green spaces by the river at…
Emma Coulter is a Macedon-based visual artist whose practice considers the intersection between painting, architecture and urban space. Her work challenges perceived limitations between fine art and popular culture, using colour and spatial practice to blur boundaries of place, painting…
Jack Nicholls is a writer of speculative fiction, poetry, and essays, all part of their attempt to chronicle the tectonic social shifts of the 21st century. They are interested in history, climate change, and the narrowing space in our culture…
We’re temporarily closed and will reopen Tuesday,15 June Due to the easing of Government restrictions, some programs including ArtLife will recommence on-site from Tuesday 15 June 2021. Visitors must be booked into a program before visiting our indoor spaces. FCAC’s galleries…
Updated: 8 May A hand-engraved core sample titled ‘And this, too, shall pass’ has been awarded the $10,000 Footscray Art Prize 2021. Northern Territory based artist Lee Harrop was celebrated by over 200 attendees at the exhibition’s opening for her sculptural work that interrogates the mining industry. The winning work was selected from 39…
Due to the Victorian public holidays FCAC will be closed from Friday 2 April until Monday 5 April. We will re-open on Tuesday 6 April at 9.30am. If you have any enquiries, please contact FCAC Reception at reception@footscrayarts.com or 9362…
Visual artist Jayde Houareau and cafe owner Chris Gooden stand alongside Seddon Deadly Sins where Jayde's exhibition Cafe foods will be displayed from 18 March - 17 June, 2021. Cafe Foods by Jayde Houareau Cafe Foods is a series of eight paintings of delectable…
UPDATE 18/2: Following the Victorian Government’s recent announcement, FCAC is excited to reopen to artists and community on Friday 19 February at 9:30am. Events planned for this weekend from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st February will proceed as scheduled. This includes the…
Zhang Xiaoan is a writer and director hailing from Xinjiang, China, currently based in Melbourne. He’s one of over twenty independent artists and collectives to be offered space to create in the recently refurbished Henderson House studios as part of…
2020 has been a year of trials, tribulations, small wins and big losses. However, for many students, it has been a year to knuckle down and take advantage of the relaxed pace. Victoria University (VU) Bachelor of Business students Daisy…
After 259 days of closure, we are excited to open our doors from Friday 4 December 2020. What’s On ARISING presents 32 creative responses to interruption, isolation, resilience and strength during the events of 2020 Stock-up on goodies for the holiday…
Over the last 7 months of forced closure, FCAC’s beloved heritage Henderson House has received a much-needed and eagerly anticipated renovation, in preparation of welcoming our community and audiences back through its halls. The iconic bluestone Henderson House building has overlooked the Maribyrnong River since 1872, and through…
For many Melbournians, finding ways to shake up the exercise routine or step away from the screen during COVID is important. With lockdowns now a stark reality, and daily walks providing respite, we've put together a list of public artworks…
Following a public café expression of interest process and renovation, Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC) is excited to announce a new addition to its creative hub in Footscray – Myrtle Wine Café, set to open on 6th November 2020. Myrtle Wine…
Vale Paddy Garritty Melbourne and the West owes so much to Paddy. He believed in the power of art and community to change people’s lives – and in sharing that message – he changed the lives of people around him. Paddy was…
About the Residency Presented in partnership with MPavilion, the First Nations Early Career Writers residency is a three-month-long program that aims to enhance the practices emerging practitioners. We are delighted to announce that the participants for the 2020 residency are Ashleigh…
In light of the stage 3 lock-down announced by the Premier on Tuesday 7 July 2020, Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC) has made the decision to extend closure to the public until further notice, prioritising the safety of artists, community…
State Trustees Australia Foundation has allocated $20,000 to Footscray Community Arts Centre as part of the 2020 Community Inclusion grant round. The grant will help deliver ‘Creative Access’, an innovative accessible digital and print campaign created by artists with disability to…