Acknowledgement of Country

Ballarat International Foto Biennale acknowledges the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and create. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and honour the deep traditions of storytelling, culture and connection held by First Nations peoples across Australia.

National Centre for Photography

Australia’s new heartland for photography

The National Centre for Photography is a vibrant space where photography is celebrated as an art form and a powerful medium for storytelling, innovation, and connection. We showcase leading Australian and international practitioners, nurturing emerging visions, and amplifying the voices of First Nations and diverse communities.

Through exhibitions, residencies, education, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, the National Centre for Photography expands opportunities for artists and audiences alike. It is a place where experimentation meets dialogue, and where new ideas are sparked through photography in all its forms.

Commencing in 2021, Stage 1 Development for the Centre is supported by the Victorian Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Program, as an identified flagship project boosting the regional tourism economy. Stage 1 delivers heritage restoration, the Bath Lane entry, gallery spaces, and ground-level amenities.

Stage 2 will complete the Union Bank restoration with an Australian First Nations Gallery, Digital Gallery, Media Lab, and more — expanding exhibitions, public programs, and education.

 

Photos by Craig Mitchell

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