8A Hyde St, Footscray VIC 3011
Each year, Maribyrnong Arts and Culture offers in-kind venue hire and technical support at the Bluestone Church Arts Space to independently produced shows by artists based in, or with strong connections to, Melbourne’s West.
Selected artists will receive in-kind (free) venue hire and marketing support through Council’s channels, while retaining all box office takings.
The program also includes a Venue Manager and Technician for up to 6 performance days with a maximum of 2 performances per day.
Offering a large open floor space with wooden floors totalling 251 square metres (including storage areas and amenities), the Bluestone Church Arts Space has been described by past users as versatile, unique and creatively inspiring.
It can accommodate 80 people seated or 100 people standing and is wheelchair accessible from the western entrance.
Applications for 2024 are open until 5pm on Wednesday 29 May 2024.
For key dates, venue information, selection criteria, access information and artist responsibilities, please read the full Program Guidelines below.
Melbourne-Fringe-2024-at-the-Bluestone-Church-Arts-Space.pdf