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Together for Tomorrow: Donate to help finish our new community-led outdoor performance space

Footscray Community Arts needs to raise $70,000 by October 15, 2025 to finish construction on their new Outdoor Performance Space – Set to open this Summer.

Entries now open for new Footscray Hospital photography competition

Melbourne’s west is invited to take part in a new photography competition and prize, with selected photographs to feature throughout the new Footscray Hospital.

Media Release – I MET AN ANGEL NAMED JACQUES

Running from 1–4 October, 2025, I Met An Angel Named Jacques is the latest work by re-nowned multidisciplinary artist Gideon D.

Local artists bring community-led art to the new Footscray Hospital

Melbourne artists Olana Janfa, Jarra Karalinar Steel and Nick Athanasiou have been appointed to create artworks for the new Footscray Hospital precinct.

FCA’s IAG member, Karen Jackson, helps shape VU’s First Nations Action Plan.

Footscray Community Arts is proud to highlight the significant contribution of our Indigenous Advisory Group member, Karen Jackson, in the launch of Victoria University’s (VU) First Nations Action Plan.

Footscray Community Arts’ Precinct Transformation Gains Momentum with Greens Pledge

Footscray Community Arts has welcomed a funding commitment from the Australian Greens, with a $4.

Media Release: Black Wealth Connect Women’s Summit: Metamorphosis

A Day of Empowerment, Transformation, and Celebration for Women of the African Diaspora.

Our Disability and Inclusion Action Plan

Our Disability and Inclusion Action Plan is a document that has been created in collaboration with our community.

Media Release: Sutures

Footscray Community Arts presents Sutures, by 2023 Artist-in-Residence Sophie Cassar.

Meet artist Steffie Yee 余淑婷 from the exhibition Chinese Restaurant Playground

Footscray Community Arts presents Chinese Restaurant Playground, by 2023 Artist-in-Residence Steffie Yee 余淑婷.

Media Release: Chinese Restaurant Playground

Footscray Community Arts presents Chinese Restaurant Playground, by 2023 Artist-in-Residence Steffie Yee 余淑婷.

Introducing New Life Members – 50 Years Edition 

Footscray Community Arts is celebrating an extraordinary milestone this year, marking 50 years by honouring a selection of remarkable individuals who have significantly contributed to our vibrant community.

A Shared History: 50 years of Custodianship, Connection and Curation

Within the cultural landscape of Victoria, Footscray Community Arts stands as a testament to the vision and determination of a group of local art enthusiasts.

Meet artist Salote Tawale from the exhibition Exquisite Corpse 

“In a way, this space is a monument.

TILDE Film Festival

Community-led international film festival TILDE celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, presenting a program with the theme of Trans Collectivism.

Join The Movement: Donate now to stand with artists shaping a more just and creative future.

Footscray Community Arts is excited to launch the New Commissions Fund for artists, marking a significant milestone in our rich history of supporting creativity and community engagement.

First Nations artists unveiled for new Footscray Hospital tapestry 

Plenary Health has announced the artists tasked with creating the design for a tapestry that will hang suspended in the main entry and welcome all visitors to the new hospital.

Indigenous Cultural Leadership at Footscray Community Arts

Footscray Community Arts has a rich history intertwined with the local First Nations community, reflecting a legacy of shared challenges and mutual support.

The Relationship is the Project

The Relationship is the Project features provocations, tools and practical tips for those who are currently, or interested in, working with communities.

Meet Clifford Prince King, the photographer behind Queer PHOTO: Orange Grove

We had a chat with Clifford Prince King, a self-taught photographer and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY.