Open Program Artist Registration | BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE

We are so pleased to open artist registrations for the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale Open Program. Taking place over two months, the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale is Australia’s largest photographic biennale and attracts national and international audiences to Ballarat.
Open Program exhibitors will be featured in the 2021 Biennale program, promoted through our social media channels and be in the running for a $2,000 AUD First Prize and a $500 AUD People's Choice Award.
The Open Program is open to all photographers and photo media artists and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale from 28 August to 24 October 2021.
Applications open: Now
Applications close: 31 May 2021, or earlier if all venues are allocated.
How to apply:
1. Register as an Open Program Artist and make payment - you will then be presented with a list of venues
2. Select a venue and press the “hold” button at the bottom of the page
3. Submit images and an artist statement to your chosen venue
Registration Fees:
Artist Registration $450
Artist Registration + Annual Friend Membership $375 ($330 + $45). Join as a Friend of the Biennale during the registration process and save.
Student Artist Registration $360
Some of the venues available are:
Ansonia on Lydiard
Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum
Ballarat Trades Hall
Café Lekker
Craigs Royal Hotel
Fairbanks Eye Gallery
Meigas
Mercure Ballarat
Mitchell Harris Wines
Racers Bar and Café
Regent Cinema
The Provincial Hotel
Unicorn Lane
Websters Market and Café

FRIENDS OF THE BIENNALE: If you are already registered as a Friend of the Biennale, please ensure you login to your account before clicking Next and beginning your registration.

PLEASE NOTE: Only one artist can liaise with a venue at any one time. Thus, we encourage you to register as early as possible to book your preferred venue.

Enquiries: openprogram@ballaratfoto.org

Entry Terms and Conditions

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- I am over 18 as of the closing date of the 2021 BIFB Open Program applications, 31 May 2021.
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- I have the consent of persons featured in my photograph/s (if relevant).
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- I agree to the full terms and conditions.

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