A network of galleries, creative spaces and artists in Footscray and beyond.
Monday, 2 December 2013
Friday, 15 November 2013
Images, Maps and Bibliography for MultiSTORY crawl.
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| Map of Kulin Nation |
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| Forges 1909 |
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| Forges 1920 |
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| Forges on Fire 1945 |
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| Map 1950's |
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| Footscray Railway 1910 |
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| Footscray Railway 1910 |
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| Railway Station from gardens 1910 |
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| Footscray Railway Gardens Reserve 1910 |
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| Footscray Railway Reserve Gardens 1910 |
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| Footscray Railway Gardens Reserve 1940 |
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| Bowling Pavilion 1959 |
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| Footscray Post Office 1906 |
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| Footscray Post Office and Telephone Exchange 1966 |
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| Binks Ford 1980's |
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| Exhibition show 1914 |
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| St John's Church 1880 |
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| Michaellis and Hallenstein Co. 1987 |
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| Meat Preserving 1900 |
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| Australian Meat Preserving Company 1873 |
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| Apollo Candle Works 1900 |
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| William Angliss and Co. 1923 |
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| Cuming and Smith Co. 1920 |
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| Cuming and Smith Co. 1929 |
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| Bluestone Quarry 1890 |
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| Bluestone Quarry 1890 |
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| Regatta 1881 |
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| Maribrynong River 1927 |
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| MUA Horses 1998 |
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| MUA dispute 1998 |
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| Map from Draft Structure Plan. |
BIBLIOGRAPHY
City of Footscray,.
Maribyrnong City Council. (2013). Footscray Draft Structure Plan.
Retrieved from http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=9438.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I want to acknowledge the traditional
owners past and present of the land, the Boon Wurrung and Wurrundjeri peoples
of the Kulin Nation.
Big thanks to the Footscray Historical
Society particularly Ethel, Steve and Barbara, Meredith at Footscray Library, journalist
Ben Millar from the Maribyrnong and Hobson Bay Weekly and historians John Lack
and Gary Presland for their abundant information whom all helped to contribute
to this MultiSTORY crawl. I also want to thank Marcia and Madeleine from Big
West and Brendan Lee.
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
MultiSTORY crawl
MultiSTORY crawl
as part of BIG WEST FESTIVAL
22nd November -1st of December.
Come join us for a historical walk of development sites in Footscray.
23rd and 30th of November at 11am.
Fluro vests supplied.
More info...http://www.bigwest.com.au/index.php?id=186&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=227&cHash=d71a53a46b699e14a57406985a5fa90e
Monday, 30 September 2013
FOOTSCRAY ART CRAWL
Come and join us for the popular Footscray Art Crawl.
Join
us to explore the innovative creative hub of Footscray. Your host will
take you to six creative spaces that will offer the opportunity to view
exhibitions, hear artists’ talks and see public art along the way. A
great introduction to the thriving contemporary Arts in Footscray - See
more at:
http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=10062#sthash.WZ0lGW8M.dpu
Join
us to explore the innovative creative hub of Footscray. Your host will
take you to six creative spaces that will offer the opportunity to view
exhibitions, hear artists’ talks and see public art along the way. A
great introduction to the thriving contemporary Arts in Footscray - See
more at:
http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=10062#sthash.WZ0lGW8M.dpuf
Join
us to explore the innovative creative hub of Footscray. Your host will
take you to six creative spaces that will offer the opportunity to view
exhibitions, hear artists’ talks and see public art along the way. A
great introduction to the thriving contemporary Arts in Footscray - See
more at:
http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=10062#sthash.WZ0lGW8M.dpuf
Join
us to explore the innovative creative hub of Footscray. Your host will
take you to six creative spaces that will offer the opportunity to view
exhibitions, hear artists’ talks and see public art along the way. A
great introduction to the thriving contemporary Arts in Footscray - See
more at:
http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=10062#sthash.WZ0lGW8M.dpuf
12 OCTOBER
1130 - 1PM
Meet at Trocadero Art Space - 119 Hopkins Street, Footscray.
Follow the below link to make FREE booking.
Monday, 24 June 2013
THIS SATURDAY Art Crawl PROGRAM CONFIRMED
29th of June, THIS SATURDAY...
Discover Footscray ART CRAWL 12-130pm
Meet Trocadero Art Space
PROGRAM
Trocadero Art Space - Artist talks by Karenne ANNE and Jennifer Broadhurst
Five Walls Projects - Introduction by Aaron Martin and exhibition by Jenny Zhe Chang
Walk through Madden Square to view public art project by local artists Baby
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Guerrilla, Anne Miron and Jessica Raschke
Footscray Community Arts Centre - Introduction and group exhibition - Causal Relations
Colourbox Studio - Introduction by Amie Batalibasi, pop up bookshop launch and performance by Phil Soliman
COME ALONG AND DISCOVER CREATIVE FOOTSCRAY!
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Maribyrnong City Council FOOTSCRAY ART CRAWL
Maribyrnong City Council are running 'Discover Footscray Tours' in the month of June.
Included is a Footscray Art Crawl on the 29th of June from 12-1.30pm. The Art Crawl begins at Trocadero Art Space and includes a guided walk of galleries and public art works of Footscray. Limited to 20 spaces. To make a booking call 9688 0200. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
ON FOOT art crawl - What a great day!
Thanks to everyone for participating on the On Foot Art Crawls.
Feel free to post your comments about the day.
Fantastic success and wonderful enthusiasm by all involved.
The feedback was positive and an overwhelming chorus of "when is the next ON FOOT art crawl?'
A BIG THANK YOU to the galleries, creative spaces and artists involved all volunteering their time and energy to make the day such a success. Will keep you posted on the next collaborative project.
In the meantime, pay a visit to the spaces as their exhibition calender changes with new and exciting programs.
Thursday, 30 May 2013
UPDATE on ON FOOT Art Crawl
The On Foot Art Crawl is fully booked for 12pm and 1pm departures.
Come along on the day as you can navigate independently between the galleries and creative spaces and participate in the program of artist talks and performances. There will be maps available at each space. Plenty of great restaurants to eat at and great coffee along the way! The after party at Dancing Dog is open and free to all, no RSVP required. Bring your friends as bands will be playing.
See you then!
Sunday, 26 May 2013
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Thursday, 25 April 2013
PROGRAM COMING SOON...
START from TROCADERO ART SPACE AT 12PM
FIVE WALLS PROJECTS
BRUCE ARI
KNIGHT STREET ART SPACE
COLOUR BOX STUDIO
AFTER PARTY AT DANCING DOG CAFE FROM 4PM ONWARDS
BYO food or eat from the many fabulous resturants in Footscray.
Navigate your own way by using the map or come along on the Art Crawl (RSVP ESSENTIAL).
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