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Foundry Fibre - Fundraising

- preloved clothing range

 

We would love your help!

foundry is proud to launch our preloved clothing range - a curated collection of high-quality vintage and second-hand pieces, lovingly selected by local artisans. every garment has been chosen for its quality, style, and unique character.

this initiative is not just about clothing; it’s about sustainability, community, and supporting local artists.

every purchase helps fund projects for our wonderful little artist collective.

 

we are now accepting donations for the foundry fibre - preloved clothing range. we’re looking for quality vintage and second-hand items that reflect our slow fashion ethos.

  • clean, fresh + ready-to-wear

  • natural fibres preferred (cotton, linen, silk, wool, denim)

  • good quality design + classic wardrobe essentials

your contribution helps us create a sustainable, stylish collection that supports local artists and keeps fashion out of landfill.

drop-off at foundry - tuesday - friday 10am - 5pm, saturdays 10am - 1pm

 

projects we HAVE FUNDED:

SAVE THE BRIAGOLONG ART GALLERY

The committee approved $1,000 to the ‘Save the Briagolong Art Gallery’ campaign. The gallery successfully raised enough funds through its community campaign in September 2026 to purchase its building, securing its long-term future. Visit the gallery - corner of Avon and Forbes Street, Briagolong VIC 3860. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm.

MEENIYAN ART GALLERY EXHIBITION - FINDING FOUNDRY

The committee approved $600 to fund the first ‘Finding Foundry’ exhibition at the Meeniyan Art Gallery in February 2026. 10 artists were involved and it for some it was the first time exhibiting in another gallery. It also expaned Foundry’s reach which means more visibility for our artists who only sell in this tiny little corner of this world.

CONSIGNMENT SOfTWaRE

An ongoing approval of $150/month has been set aside for managing 60+ artists work and payouts. Thanks to this new software, we are able to provide our artists with up to date information the work they’ve sold in our shop. Doesn’t seem like a big deal to some but for a lot of us - that income is all we have and having a little help with our small business helps.

future projects we are currently fundraising for:

the artist’s space

exciting news — callie is curating an exhibition of foundry artist spaces at east gippsland art gallery over the 2026/27 christmas holidays. it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase our local artists + studios, with 10+ foundry artists already involved.

alongside the exhibition, penny gray + deanne howlett are creating a book on east gippsland artists + their studios, to be sold at the gallery + at foundry. we also plan on running workshops + activating underused community spaces.

foundry will be a formal partner in the project, giving great exposure for our artists + helping drive fundraising events such as, preloved clothing sales a foundry, a clothes swap, artist samples + seconds sale in january + more.