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Join Arts Access Victoria at Footscray in 2026!

Make all kinds of art at Footscray Community Arts.

Get Out! Performance at The Collective 50th Anniversary, 2024.

Arts Access Victoria has two new multi-arts Studios in Footscray. In partnership with Footscray Community Arts.

Explore visual arts, performance, animation and sound.

All experience levels welcome! You can choose what you want to work on. Bring your interests, skills and curiosity.

When: Tuesday 3 February – Thursday 10 December, 2026. During Victorian school terms.

Where: Footscray Community Arts, 45 Moreland St, Footscray

Cost: NDIS fee for service

There are two Studios in Footscray. You can join one or both. More information below.

Footscray Performance Studio

What: Multi arts and performance workshops

When: Tuesdays 9.30 am – 3.30 pm (during school terms)

This studio blends visual arts and performance in a collaborative space. From developing ideas, making sets, costumes, puppets, lighting, sound and more.

Learn more about Footscray Performance Studio.

Get Out! Studio artists in costumes, 2025.

Footscray Digital Studio

What: Video, Animation and Sound workshops

When: Thursdays 9.30 am-3.30 pm (during terms)

Take your arts practice into the digital world. Explore film making, animation and sound art. Learn how to use camera equipment, video editing, stop motion animation, sound editing and more.

Learn more about Footscray Digital Studio.

People seated in a cinema watching a film with puppets.

TOFF Schools Program, Capturing the City, 2025. Photo by Darren Gill.

Dates

Term 1: 3 February – 2 April

Term 2: 21 April – 25 June

Term 3: 14 July – 17 September

Term 4: 6 October – 10 December

Why You Should Join

The Footscray Studios are a social art-making environment where artists work towards public outcomes. Studio artists work closely with local professional artists to explore and develop their artistic skills. Based at Footscray Community Arts, studio artists will be amongst culture and community. Artists also get to visit galleries, meet and network with professionals and be a part of the greater Arts Access community.

The Studio Venue

Footscray Performance Studio is at Footscray Community Arts, in the Artlife Studio Space.

Maidstone Community Centre is 500 Meters from the 216 and 220 Buses.

Access

The studio space is fully accessible with ramp access and an accessible bathroom. Staff are professional artists as well as trained support staff. We will work with you to make sure your access needs are covered.

Contact us

If you are interested in joining either or both studios or have any questions, please get in touch!

  • Email Arty at artsservices@artsaccess.com.au
  • Phone AAV Reception 03 9699 8299 (voice only)/ 0401 224 864 (text or voice) and ask for Arty Owens
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