FB IDEAs nurtures incremental and experimental urban renewal and activation during the transformation of Fishermans Bend
Built on principles of Innovation, Diversity, Experimentation and Activation, our role is to support a diverse range of activities that seed an innovation culture and attract smaller scale activity ahead of major investments in the area
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FB IDEAs is proud to support a bold new wave of cross-disciplinary projects that reflect the innovation and ambition of Fishermans Bend, where collaboration, sustainability and experimentation drive real-world impact.
Last Saturday, something quietly profound unfolded at Romulus Folio Gallery at The Gladstone in South Melbourne—the first in a series of intercultural weaving and yarning circles led by First Peoples and co-produced by Bianca Easton and Sarah Naarden—offered more than a workshop. It became an act of cultural listening, community-making, and collective healing.
Presented as part of Melbourne Design Week and at the Fishermans Bend Circular Design Collective, ‘From Waste to Worth’ invited 65 creatives to showcased how we can rethink what design and waste can be by turning textile waste into art, fashion and functional objects.
Port Melbourne Secondary College is inviting local professionals to mentor students as part of the upcoming innovation program. By helping young people tackle real-world challenges through design thinking, it’s a chance to share your expertise, connect with the community, and inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.
How does art shape our experience of space? Texture and Colour in Spatial Design explores how contemporary abstract art transforms environments and deepens our connection to place. Part of Melbourne Design Week 2025 and supported by FB IDEAs.
Join artist Angelina Mirabito for a nurturing and expressive palette knife painting workshop that invites you to transform emotion into bold, textured art.
‘Tides and Transformation’ features works by Angelina Mirabito and Samuel Galloway, alongside contributions from other local artists connected to the area, that respond to the unique character and layered history of Fishermans Bend — a landscape shaped by industry, erosion, and renewal.
Join us to celebrate the launch of ‘Tides and Transformation’ , featuring works by Angelina Mirabito and Samuel Galloway, alongside contributions from other local artists connected to the area, that respond to the unique character and layered history of Fishermans Bend — a landscape shaped by industry, erosion, and renewal.