The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is a world-class arts organisation delivering an internationally significant festival of photography and lens-based art. Every two years, it transforms Ballarat into a city-wide celebration of images, ideas and visual storytelling. From August to October, the Biennale presents: – A platform for curatorial leadership and innovation, showcasing Australian and international artists of distinction. – A commitment to nurturing photographers and the art of photography, across diverse practices and generations. – An Open Program that discovers and elevates new and emerging voices. – Education initiatives that support and inspire the next generation of image-makers. – Workshops, public programs and artist residencies that deepen engagement, participation and access. Ballarat becomes a meeting place for artists, audiences and global conversations in contemporary photography.