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.
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
The Studios are at Footscray Community Arts, in the Artlife Studio Space.
Footscray Community Arts 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
