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X-WR-CALNAME:Footrot Flats 50 Years On
X-WR-CALDESC:Salamanca Arts Centre
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SUMMARY:Footrot Flats 50 Years On
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Peter Phipps and the Phipps Family\n\n\n\nExhib
 ition Dates:Friday 17 July – Sunday 26 July\, 2026Open 10:00am – 4:0
 0pm dailyOpening Event:Friday 17 July\, 20266:00pm Celebrate the iconic 
 world of Footrot Flats in a special exhibition supporting MND Tasmania b
 y Peter Phipps. Featuring originals\, nostalgia\, humour and community s
 pirit\, the exhibition raises awareness and vital funds for Tasmanians w
 ith MND. Join us to experience a beloved Kiwi classic while supporting a
 n important local cause.–––––Footrot Flats\, created by Murray
  Ball in New Zealand in 1976\, is a beloved comic strip and cultural ico
 n that depicts farm life through the humorous lens of Wal and his loyal 
 dog. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026\, it has resonated with bo
 th rural and urban audiences for decades\, reflecting everyday life with
  warmth and wit. It also marks 40 years since the movie and nine years s
 ince Ball's passing.\n\n\n\nThis exhibition features the extensive Footr
 ot Flats collection of Peter Phipps\, his wife\, and family\, who have b
 een passionate fans for over 45 years. With over 2\,000 items\, includin
 g rare signed books\, original artwork\, comic strips\, more than sixty 
 hand-painted movie cels\, the collection also showcases everyday objects
  like packaging\, clothing\, and stationery\, highlighting the comic’s
  broad cultural impact.\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nWheelchair acces
 s via Lift in the CourtyardAccessible Toilet (on Level 1 and in the Co
 urtyardRegistered Assistance Animals welcome
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.sac.org.au/events/footrot-flats-50-years-on/
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DTSTAMP:20260613T000753Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
LOCATION:Salamanca Arts Centre
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