Foster War Memorial Arts Centre

The Foster War Memorial Arts Centre (Foster Hall) was erected by the citizens of Foster and District as a memorial to those who died serving their country in war.

It was opened by His Excellency the Governor of Victoria Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe  K.C.M.G., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., K.St.J and dedicated by Brigadier W. H. Hall, C.B.E., D.S.O. E.D.  on November 12th 1966.

The hall committee manages the centre on behalf of the South Gippsland Shire and takes bookings, maintains the property, replaces equipment and manages the budget and correspondence.

Bookings

To book the hall for your special event:

• Email [email protected]
• Call 03 5642 9010
• Write to the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre Committee at PO Box 16, Foster Vic 3960

A venue for the whole community

Foster’s well-equipped and newly refurbished hall offers complete flexibility, in terms of the type and scale of event to be hosted.

Facilities

There are four discreet areas:

• Auditorium
• Supper Room
• Meeting Room, and
• Foyer

All areas are fully air conditioned for year-round comfort, and folding doors between the auditorium and supper room can be opened or closed to expand or decrease the space available.   The well-equipped kitchen has the capacity to fully cater for large events, and guests can enjoy free, unrestricted parking.

Large events

The main auditorium hosts large events for the local community and the wider region.  It is a venue which welcomes weddings, funerals, solemn services such as Anzac Day, concerts, theatrical events – sometimes with very large casts of adults and children – plus fundraising dinners, exhibitions and sales events.

It comfortably accommodates up to 400 people seated theatre-style, and approximately 200 people seated at tables.

Smaller events

The hall also has smaller meeting rooms, which are well utilised for a variety of purposes.

A focus on the arts

With a great stage and new lighting and sound system, this wonderful town hall is perfect for theatre, dance and all performing arts.   This is reflected in the wonderful stained glass windows at the front of the hall, which were created by local artist Catherine Wheeler.  Local award-winning theatre company, FAMDA, calls this hall home.