Opening the doors on Footscray’s Creative Places
Published on 26 March 2025
Residents are invited to discover Footscray’s creative side as we open the doors to celebrate Council’s Creative Places pilot program.
City of Maribyrnong Mayor, Cr Pradeep Tiwari, said the Creative Places Open Doors event is a chance for the community to explore the sights and sounds that have bought new life to under-utilised spaces in Footscray’s CBD.
“Join us to celebrate the local artists, creatives, and fellow community members who are playing a key role in revitalising Footscray through the power of art and creativity,” said Mayor Tiwari.
As the only State Government designated Creative Neighbourhood in Melbourne’s West, he also acknowledged Council’s pride in being at the forefront of this exciting initiative.
“This program highlights our commitment to fostering a vibrant creative hub right here in Footscray.
From performance to visual art, music to textiles, the Creative Places program is a testament to Footscray’s rich cultural heritage and growing reputation as a creative hub,” Mayor Tiwari said.
The Open Doors event celebrates the local artists, creatives, and community members who are helping to transform Footscray through art and creativity. It will feature an eclectic mix of activities designed for people of all ages, including:
- live music and installations
- workshops in ceramics, textiles and music
- art exhibition of Her by Kartù Gallery.
Event details
Creative Places: Open Doors
Thursday 3 April, 4.30-7.30pm
Metro West Shopping Centre, 47 Paisley St, Footscray
For more information please visit: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture/Events/Creative-Places-Open-Doors
About Creative Places
Creative Places is a pilot program, supported by the Creative Victoria’s Creative Neighbourhoods Partnership Pilot Program – which in the last three months has transformed underutilised commercial properties in the Footscray Central Business District into dynamic, affordable, and accessible creative spaces. Creative Places seeks to foster community involvement, stimulate economic revitalisation, and address the need for accessible and affordable venues for the local creative community. For more information please visit: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/creativeplaces
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