THINGS TO DO IN BALLARAT
The National Centre for Photography
National Centre for Photo-graphy
- 12 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
- (03) 5331 4833
- ballaratfoto.org
Now open to the public during the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale photography festival with exhibitions by Alix Marie, Steven Arnold and Chow & Lin.
A classic architectural site of Ballarat, the former Union Bank building will house two dedicated gallery spaces downstairs; a contemporary gallery for temporary exhibitions and a community gallery. Upstairs there will be a professional dark room, a dedicated photobook library as well as a stockroom housing the BIFB’s permanent collection of images. The building will be multi-functional allowing for educational workshop spaces and an artist in residence program with a professional studio and accommodation facilities.
The National Centre for Photography will accommodate the offices of the BIFB in-turn ensuring the community can participate in positive arts experiences in Ballarat all year round. A curated Public and Education Program within the centre will have the potential for thousands of creative outcomes as well as adding to the tourism dollar by attracting national and international audiences and participants.
The National Centre for Photography is a short 5 minute taxi/rideshare or car ride, or 30 minute walk from Prospect Cottage Ballarat.
Other places to visit…
Ballarat Skate Park
Located in central Ballarat next to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and near Victoria Park, Lake Wendouree offers a wide range of attractions and recreational activities both on and off the water.
Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat
Opened in 1875 Her Majesty’s is the oldest purpose-built theatre building in Australia to have been continuously used as a live theatre venue