Empowering local creatives with Creative Places

Published on 29 October 2024

Council has launched a new pilot program to transform underutilised commercial properties in the Footscray Central Business District into dynamic, affordable, and accessible creative spaces.

The Creative Places Initiative seeks to foster community involvement, stimulate economic revitalisation, and address the need for accessible and affordable venues for the local creative community.

Running from December 2024 to March 2025, the Creative Places initiative will convert several vacant shopfronts into environments for artists and creative businesses to showcase their work and connect with residents.

Community is at the heart of Creative Places, with a series of events designed to connect artists, community members, and property owners. These gatherings will include a launch event and networking sessions Pop-up performances and activities will pepper the pilot program, ensuring the community remains involved throughout.

The initiative will also showcase a public art project displaying images from a local photographer’ in large-format decals and a bold new billboard to bring art directly to the streets.

As the pilot unfolds, Council is eager to explore expressions of interest from other property owners who may wish to participate in future iterations of Creative Places, which not only aims to enhance the cultural fabric of Footscray but also establish a precedent for how communities can repurpose spaces to support and celebrate creativity.

For more information please visit: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/creativeplaces

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