Our Supporters

Our supporters and partners create waves of impact for artists, communities and audiences. You can support us by making a donation, or come on board as a key partner. Please contact us at donate@footscrayarts.com for more information.

Footscray Community Arts is a registered Australian Charity with DGR1 status. All Donations are tax deductible.

Image: Ruth Maddison, Girls Night Out, 1984:2021. Exhibited as part of Tender gestures, loud voices in 2021. Image by Gianna Rizzo.

Values Aligned Partnerships

Footscray Community Arts exists to support artists and communities to shape culture on their own terms. Our partnerships play an important role in how we do this, and we work with supporters who share our commitment to equity, care and cultural leadership.

Our partnerships are grounded in four core values: 


^⬤  Cultural Agency
Affirming and upholding equity in everything we do, and being representative of the communities we centre and prioritise.


^⬤  Next Practice
Developing sector-leading, community-led models that support artistic ambition, long-term sustainability and environmentally responsible practice.


^⬤  Access & Inclusion
Striving for genuine accessibility and cultural safety across all areas of our work.


^⬤  Active Allyship
Taking action to advocate for and stand alongside communities we centre, amplifying voices and working to dismantle systemic barriers within the creative industries.

In practice, this means we seek partnerships that actively support these values — and we do not align with individuals or organisations whose activities or public positions undermine them. This includes, but is not limited to, racism or discrimination of any kind; harm or violence towards communities (including through arms manufacturing); vilification, pro-war or pro-violence positions; unethical labour practices; or involvement in fossil fuels, live animal exports or deforestation.
 
We believe values-aligned partnerships build trust, strengthen impact and help ensure the arts remain a space where creativity, accountability and community care go hand in hand. We welcome supporters who share these commitments and want to be part of a cultural organisation that leads with integrity.