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24.01.2022 Check out Western Edge Youth Arts Up Next: Skill Seeker Masterclass Series! Up Next: Skill Seekers is series of skills-based training workshops delivered by some of the city’s most innovative and inspiring artists who will help you develop key skills in performance, design, and building a sustainable career as an artist. Workshops are free and open to anyone from the West aged 16 to 25. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the masterclasses will be run online via video conference. Fin...d out more and register following the link below : Rexson Pelman https://westernedge.org.au/archives/program_type/up-next

24.01.2022 Black Lives Matter. Arts West acknowledge the pain, grief and anger expressed and experienced by all peoples of colour across the globe as a result of the George Floyd tragedy. We understand this represents the ongoing systemic racism that Australia and many countries have failed to address for too long. SUPPORT BY: Sign - Family of Tanya Day petition - End Aboriginal Deaths in Custody: https://actionnetwork.org//end-aboriginal-deaths-in-custod ... Read - Victorian Women’s Trust Anti-Racism Resources from Australia and Beyond: https://www.vwt.org.au/anti-racism-resources-from-austral/ Watch - 10 Documentaries To Watch About Race Instead Of Asking A Person Of Colour To Explain Things For You: https://www.docplay.com//10-documentaries-to-watch-about/ : Due West Arts Festival 2019, Opening Night. Image by Jacinta Keefe.

24.01.2022 Multicultural Arts Victoria are on the hunt for a Program Manager! This is a unique opportunity for a Person of Colour, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse or First Nations creative to lead programming for MAV, the state’s key diversity arts organisation. With the capacity to underpin cultural transformation at all levels, the Programming Manager is empowered to lead a bold and compelling annual program of multi-disciplinary work that challenges prevailing cultural narrati...ves, in partnership with artists and communities. #artsjob https://www.multiculturalarts.com.au/

24.01.2022 Applying for grants is complicated work! Get tailored grant writing and project development advice from FCAC Co-CEOs Daniel Santangeli and Robyn Gawenda. Find out more: https://footscrayarts.com//get-tailored-grant-writing-adv/

23.01.2022 You may not be able to go to the theatre right now, but you you can still get your dose of accessible, inclusive entertainment made by local theatre-makers. Brighten your lockdown with 'Bits of Wit' by wit incorporated your favourite scenes, reimagined for the screen and released online, launched alongside creators' Q&A’s and then available to stream at your leisure. Available from 23 June 2020. https://www.witinc.com.au/shows/2020/6/23/bits-of-wit

22.01.2022 Footscray Makers Market held at Footscray Community Arts Centre is looking for local artisans to sell their wares - physically, in real life - over two weekends in December! EOIs for stallholders close 5pm this Friday 23 October. https://footscrayarts.com/event/makers-market/.

22.01.2022 Have you visted Waterside Metal Art Studio? Located in Footscray, Waterside Metal Art Studio are an artist blacksmith studio that provides an inclusive space, where people can learn pursue creative metal forging using traditional and modern techniques. They offer weekly workshops from 'absolute beginner' level! https://watersidemetalart.org/#

21.01.2022 Theatre Network Australia's 1000 x 1000: Crisis Cash for Artists is an initiative to provide one-off, emergency payments to support independent artists in the performing arts. If you have the means to donate to this initiative, head here: https://australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/1000-x-1000/ Request support here: https://www.tna.org.au/1000-x-1000-crisis-cash-for-indies/

19.01.2022 Brimbank Youth Services are their first youth magazine The Bold Source! Come and celebrate the talents of local young people as expressed in an array of written and visual works. There will be live readings, music performances and discussions.There will be an exclusive interview with Wni. and musical performance by NIASHA. This event shouldn’t be missed! RSVP via Eventborte- link in event below! https://www.facebook.com/events/3170781986348114/

18.01.2022 City of Maribyrnong have released their proposed 2020/21 Draft Budget online. You can submit questions online until 11 June 2020, or send written feedback until 18 June 2020. Arts West welcomes the new proposed investment community artists and organisations. ... Check it out, link below https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au//Annual-Budget-and-Stra

17.01.2022 Expressions of interest are open for One Night In Footscray!! Designed as a self-guided twilight journey, the event features an exciting array of experiences in different mediums across unexpected locations. If you are an artist from Melbourne’s West, or have a strong connection to Footscray, they want to hear from you. EOIs close 28 June 2020 Link below... https://www.onenightinfootscray.com/eoi

17.01.2022 Footscray Community Arts Centre have launched FCAC Radio - a new podcast profiling artists from Melbourne's West and beyond. Spanning a variety of different artforms, artists and topics, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this series of important conversations about the arts today. Join us to discover someone new or relish in the company of an all-time favourite, all from the comfort of your own home.The project was supported by City of Melbourne and City of Maribyrnong Listen on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://footscrayarts.com/event/fcac-radio/

15.01.2022 Have you applied to Creative Victoria's Sustaining Creative Workers Initiative? Applications close 1 June 2020 - so there is still time! Application for funding request are available for:... Up to $5,000 for individuals, sole traders and freelancers Up to $10,000 for collectives, micro-organisations and businesses* Up to $2,500 in additional access funding for applications from Deaf and Disabled creatives, artists, arts workers and disability-led organisations/businesses Link below https://creative.vic.gov.au//sustaining-creative-workers-i

12.01.2022 Australia Council for the Arts' Re-activate is a practical, user-friendly guide for independent artists and organisations. It outlines how to confidently comply with government guidelines to recommence practice and open doors to welcome audiences, visitors and customers. It complies with the existing requirements of steps 2 and 3 of the Australian Government’s 3-Step Framework for a COVIDSafe Australia. Check it out here https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/programs-and-resourc//

10.01.2022 Footscray Community Arts Centre has two #artsjobs available! Venue Hire Coordinator Applications close 5pm, Friday 24 July 2020 Supporting the business objectives of FCAC, that cultivates relationships with hirers through the delivery of quality events and functions.... Industry Development Coordinator Applications close midnight, Sunday 2 August 2020 Coordinates FCAC’s development and capacity-building programs (including artists and companies in residence, and artist learning programs such as our flagship Emerging Cultural Leaders) as well as coordinating the organisation’s external facing sector and advocacy initiatives (including Arts West Alliance activity). https://footscrayarts.com/work-with-us/

08.01.2022 The Australian Greens are calling for $1 billion emergency package, restoring the Australia Council for the Arts grants, and making sure we have a strong social safety net to support people out of work. To back their call, they are calling on all artists and creatives to share a photo/image of you doing your thing, whether on stage or behind the scenes, or of your new book, or a music track you’d love people to stream, whatever it is that you do that you’re restricted from doing because of the shutdown. To upload your image, check out the link below https://www.sarahhansonyoung.com/artists_and_creatives_you_

06.01.2022 City of Maribyrnong's Festival City Grants are now open! Festival City is looking to support festivals that benefit the City of Maribyrnong’s residents, businesses and attract cultural tourists. Applications close 22 July 2020 Link below... https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au//Festival-City-Grants-P

06.01.2022 Arts West send a message of support to our creative community during this complex time. We know artists and small creative businesses have already been impacted greatly by the pandemic. While we all look forward to a time where we can connect with community in person - we are also grateful for the opportunity for online connection and conversation. Stay safe and look after each other. Due West Festival Closing Night. Image by Jackie Dixon Photography

04.01.2022 Intercultural community art project, Bukjeh Intercultural, are seeking art and craft donations to create children’s craft kits for families facing hard lock down in Melbourne.Due to the current stage three restrictions around COVID-19, Bukjeh cannot facilitate accepting donations from individuals. So they are seeking local businesses who may be able to donate and deliver materials to the project hub. Reach out if you can help by visiting the website: https://bukjeh.com.au/get-in-touch

03.01.2022 We are looking for two independent artists to join the Arts West Committee in 2021 to represent artists and take part in strategic conversations and advocacy regarding the arts in the west. Nominations are due 13 December. More info and the short nomination form can be found here: https://www.artswest.com.au/nomination... Image: Due West Arts Festival 2019, Jacinta Keefe.

03.01.2022 Check out Arts West Creative member, Trocadero Art Space's latest exhibition.

02.01.2022 1 - 8 September 2020 is Adult Learners Week! Adult education is more important than ever! Right now many adult Australians are experiencing difficult times and challenges. Adult Learning Australia acknowledges that learning transforms people it offers a life line and opportunities for renewal. You can take part by registering an event, nominate for a scholarship or connect with others. #ALW2020 Find out more here https://adultlearnersweek.org/

01.01.2022 The Federal Parliament’s Inquiry into Australia’s creative and cultural industries and institutions has its first public hearing this Friday Nov 13. You can read the Arts West submission (Submission 199) in full here: https://www.aph.gov.au//Ho/Communications/Arts/Submissions and if you're keen, you can stream the public hearing, here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Watch_Read_Listen

01.01.2022 As restrictions are gradually eased for Victoria’s arts and cultural sector, tailored guidelines have been developed to help organisations and venues prepare to safely reopen and return to business. Creative Victoria have made Victorian guidelines available on their website. Check these guidelines out below. https://creative.vic.gov.au//guidelines-for-the-phased-re-

01.01.2022 Arts West are saddened by the news of local artist and friend Tamirat Gebremariam. Tamirat's passion, generosity and talent as a painter and facilitator will be sorely missed by those who had the privilege of meeting him. The Ethiopian Community have organised a Funeral Relief Fund. If you are in a position to support, details are below. Tamirat Funeral Relief Fund... BSB: 063 097 Account: 1667 4970 Photo: Tamirat facilitating 'Opening to Art' workshop at Footscray Community Arts Centre, 2018 by Simon Delaysee