2019 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

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ultural Leaders. Photo by Snehargho Ghosh.

Acknowledgment We acknowledge that we are on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respects to the Elders of these traditional lands and, through them, to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our VisionFor creativity and collaboration to drive social, cultural and artistic vibrancy in Australian communities.

Our MissionWe collaborate with artists, communities and businesses to build capacity, create opportunities and drive social change. We are the place where important conversations happen.

We are both:

1. A community-led, contemporary arts centre delivering diverse and high quality events and programs.

2. A state-of-the-art cultural facility producing and presenting culturally rich programs, artist opportunities and creative works that are representative of contemporary Australia.

Our HistoryFCAC was established in 1974 by a group of artists and community activists with a clear agenda of access for all. This group of founders and pioneers successfully advocated to state and federal funding bodies for an arts centre in Footscray - based on an identified need to work with marginalised and disadvantaged communities.

Since opening, more than two million people have visited FCAC or participated in our programs, events, activities and workshops, with strong artist and audience representation from diverse communities within the west and beyond.

Our GoalsThrough internal and external consultation and engagement, we have identified the following goals as the framework for achieving our exciting vision and mission.

Our artistic and organisational values are:

• Innovation• Diversity• Leadership• Sustainability• Access

Our Programs Due West Arts Festival A 10-day multi-artform festival featuring local and international artists, showcasing the spirit and vibrancy of Melbourne’s west. The Festival will be held across multiple indoor and outdoor, private and public venues in November 2019.

Indigenous Cultural Program A year round program of festivals, film screenings, performances, exhibitions and mentorships that celebrates Indigenous culture and creativity.

ArtLife For over 20 years, Artlife artists with perceived disabilities create compelling works, build capacity and change perceptions through visual art, performance, music, photography and technology.

Arts Learning A jam packed year-round program of educational, fun and creative workshops to unleash the inner artist. These programs engage everyone from curious children to creative adults of all levels, as well as families, corporations and school groups.

Generate Professional Development Program An internationally respected professional development program for supporting best practice models and leadership skills for individuals and organisations. Subjects explored include culture, accessibility, diversity, community engagement and evaluation.

Emerging Cultural Leaders A six-month mentorship program catered to emerging artists, curators and arts managers. The program helps participants hone their craft and develop their confidence to become the community leaders of tomorrow.

HEAR FOOTSCRAY! Music Program A year round music series set across FCAC’s beautiful outdoor amphitheatre and indoor performance spaces. The program will present a world-class selection of cool bands with a warm community, family-friendly vibe.

Exhibitions Program The arts centre’s stunning public galleries present a year round exhibitions program of Australian and international contemporary art to over 70,000 visitors annually.

Women Art Politics Program FCAC is dedicated to featuring female leaders and artists across its staff, programs and events throughout the year. Its 2019 program will include a global and local line-up of artists, creative thinkers and inspiring leaders.

West Writers Group FCAC is the home of a dynamic writers collective, whose stories span many genres, including slam poetry, screenwriting, memoir and literature. The West Writers program seeks to develop capacity amongst the next generation of storytellers in Melbourne’s west - showcasing important political, social and cultural issues.

Partnership Benefits• Marketing, communications and brand activation opportunities• Client and staff engagement and volunteering at creative

workshops and events • Access to FCAC venues for training days, corporate dinners, end-

of-year parties, staff family days and other opportunities• Priority ticketing to events and performances for your clients• Opportunities to invite FCAC’s CEO/ Artistic Director or artists to

present to your team• Invitations to opening nights and program launches• Networking opportunities with FCAC’s key stakeholders across

government, industry, local business and the arts sector

Partnership OpportunitiesAlign your company with Australia’s foremost community-led and respected contemporary arts centre. Tailored benefit packages to meet your objectives are available at various levels of investment.

To discuss opportunities please contact:

Nina GibsonPartnerships Manager nina@footscrayarts.com 03 9362 8865

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Current Partners

Government Partners

FCAC acknowledges the support of the Department of Education and Training, Victoria, through the Strategic Partnerships Program.

Education Partners

Philanthropic PartnersTraining Partners Pro-Bono Legal Partner

Footscray Community Arts Centre’s largest audiences live within the City of Maribyrnong, the second most ethnically diverse population in Victoria with 40% of residents born overseas.

Its residents are arts and creative consumers, highly educated with a medium age of 33.

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VISITORS PARTNERSHIPS

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IN-KIND SUPPORT TO ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

PRODUCED AND PRESENTED WORKS

FREE ACTIVITIES

Photo by Jo Cush.

ACROSS 1,800 INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS ANNUALLY, FCAC DELIVERS:

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