Iconic Footscray is a colourful celebration of Footscray and surrounds, featuring illustrations by local graphic designer Susan Fitzgerald. The exhibition includes much-loved and landmark businesses, past and present, such as Footscray Market, Sims supermarket, Olympic Doughnuts, the Royal Hotel, (G.) Joe Squatrito barber and more. The work also explores links to the past and highlights how design evolves over time, predominantly through architectural style and signage details.

ENTRY: Via Paisley St, on the corner of Albert St (opposite CommBank), Footscray. The gallery is located with VU Connectivity Centre, Metro West, but please note that the Nicholson Street entrance is closed.

EXHIBITION DATES: Wednesday 5 March to Friday 21 March 2025. The gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and select weekends: Saturday 8 March (1pm to 4pm) & Saturday 15 March (5pm to 11pm, for the Little Africa Night Market).

EXHIBITION LAUNCH: Thursday 6 March 2025, 5 to 7pm (FACEBOOK EVENT RSVP).

Editioned prints are available to purchase in the shop.

This project was supported by Maribyrnong City Council’s Creative Places Pilot Program.