Creative Places Exhibition Spaces
Creative Places is a pilot program by Maribyrnong City Council that aims to transform underutilised commercial spaces in the Footscray Central Business District into dynamic, vibrant and accessible creative spaces.
This program, supported by investment from the Victorian Government’s Creative Neighbourhoods Partnerships Pilot Program, will foster community involvement, stimulate economic revitalisation, and address the need for affordable venues for the local creative community. The pilot program will span from 10 December 2024 to 31 March 2025 with programs in the VU Connectivity Centre extended through to 30 May 2025.
Congratulations to the following artists who will be exhibiting their work at the VU Connectivity Centre through a partnership with Victoria University as part of the Maribyrnong Creative Places Pilot Program.
Susan Fitzgerald - Iconic Footscray
Susan Fitzgerald is a graphic designer based in West Footscray, and has delivered a number of exhibitions and commissions, including murals and illustrations. Susan also runs a design and typography studio named Spin Spin, and is currently Creative in Residence at the Victorian Archives Centre, Public Record Office Victoria.
Iconic Footscray is a colourful celebration of the area and its surrounds, featuring illustrations of much-loved and landmark businesses, past and present. Iconic Footscray also explores historical links and highlights how design evolves over time, predominantly through architectural style and signage details.
Iconic Footscray will be available for viewing from 5 – 21 March 2025, with opening night on Thursday 6 March 2025, 5-7pm.
Follow Susan's work on Instagram.
Kartù Gallery- Her
Kartù Gallery is an artist-led initiative designed to connect creatives and emerging artists in a supportive environment. The gallery is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the work of local artists, particularly women and underrepresented voices, with an emphasis on fostering creative collaboration and community engagement. Kartù’s name, meaning "together" in Lithuanian, reflects its core values of inclusivity, collaboration, and shared artistic growth.
Her will highlight female artists within Melbourne’s western suburbs, focusing on pieces that celebrate identity, resilience, and connection to the West.
The exhibition will be available for viewing in the VU Connectivity Centre from 27 March – 24 April 2025, Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm. Also open Saturday 12 April, 1-4pm.
Opening night was on Thursday 27 March 2025, 5-7pm.
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Tegan Iversen - Autumn Gems
Tegan Iversen is an artist, illustrator, co-founder of Gems and curator of group art exhibitions. Gems is a collective which provides creative opportunities for women and non-binary people.
In this exhibition, Autumn Gems, Tegan will be curating an intimate group show, showcasing the work of five women and non-binary artists interpreting Autumn as a loose theme and what the current season inspires.
Painting, photography, and sculptural work will be displayed, predominantly by local creatives.
Autumn Gems will be available for viewing on Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm, from 1 – 29 May 2025, with opening night on Thursday 1 May 2025, 5-7pm.
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