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Media Release: An immersive exhibition empowering Deaf people to be heard
Footscray Community Arts announces next exhibition What I Wish I’d Told You by Claire Bridge and Chelle Destefano.
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An Interview with Victoria University Student Sam Woodberry
We took the opportunity to interview VU student Sam Woodberry about his Work Integrated Learning experience at Footscray Community Arts.
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Footscray Community Arts Closed 20 December to 10 January
We look forward to welcoming you back in 2022, feeling energised and excited to connect communities through impactful art.
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Artist Steven Tran receives funding to take BOLD to the next level
Steven was successful in receiving funding from the State Trustees Australia Foundation – Community Inclusion program, which supported the development of his debut solo exhibition ‘BOLD’.
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Tidal Volume: Interview with Maya Hodge and Jarra Karalinar Steel
Tidal Volume is a sound-based digital exchange featuring Indigenous artists from Melbourne, Australia and Vancouver, Canada.
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Our Iconic Brook Andrew ‘Marks I’ Mural Restoration is Underway
Brook generously donated the distinctive black and white design, created specifically for the site.
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Introducing ‘Tidal Volume’ International Residency
Reaching across geographies, histories and time zones, Tidal Volume is a unique digital residency exploring sound.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Myrtle Wine Café comes to Footscray Community Arts
Footscray Community Arts is excited to announce a new addition to its creative hub in Footscray.