August 29th, 2025Foto Biennale open

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale opened over the weekend.

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale opened over the weekend.

The event is a world-class arts organisation delivering an internationally significant photographic arts festival.
Over 60 days from August to October, Ballarat Foto delivers a curated Core Program showcasing Australian and international artists, an Open Program of new artists and workshops and public programs, artist-in-residence and more.

Jeff Moorfoot OAM is the founder of the organisation, starting the event in Daylesford before it relocated to Ballarat as the festival expanded.

The Local, as a media partner, has 10 single day festival passes and two season passes for unlimited visits across the duration of the festival. For your chance to win email news@tlnews.com.au

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