MCC Photowalk Community – Ballarat International Foto Biennale

For our September Photowalk we will be spending a day out at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale – note that this photowalk is being held on a Saturday, and not our regular Sunday outing.

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale Founded in 2005, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale is Australia’s most significant and prestigious photographic festival. The not-for-profit event is held in the historic town of Ballarat, immersing the city in photographic art across its galleries, laneways and cultural spaces. Now in its 19th year, the 60-day event attracts incredible international and Australian photographers, enriching the cultural landscape of regional Victoria every two years.

Website: https://ballaratfoto.org

FESTIVAL TICKET: Purchase your Festival Pass in advance which includes entry to the Core Program exhibitions throughout central Ballarat (Open Program events are free to visit).

Tickets also available in person from Festival Hub, at the Mining Exchange, 12 Lydiard Street North, open 9:30am-5pm.
Link: [https://ballaratfoto.org/buy-tickets/ ](https://ballaratfoto.org/buy-tickets/ )

FESTIVAL GUIDE: View online here: [https://ballaratfoto.org/2023-festival-guide/ ](https://ballaratfoto.org/2023-festival-guide/ )
Printed version: $5.00, available from Festival Hub shop at the Mining Exchange (12 Lydiard St North).

As well as visiting the Core and Open Program exhibitions, we are hoping to view some of the MCC Members exhibitions, including:
• Gaye Beal at Il Piccolo Gelato
• Greg Branson at Midtown Cellars and Bar
• Lesley Bretherton at Craig's Hotel
• Des Crossley at Irish Murphy's
• Kaye Linsdell at Kilderkin Distillery
• Renee Sterling at Craig's Hotel

We are planning to catch the V/Line train from Southern Cross Station – although for those who wish to drive, you can meet the main group on arrival at Ballarat Railway Station. We will spend the day checking out some of the photography exhibitions in Ballarat and there will be plenty of photography opportunities around town while walking between the exhibitions.

All MCC events require all attendees to check in using MCC QR code for club insurance records. If you are unwell at all, please stay home. Please see the Photowalk Coordinators on arrival to register.
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• DATE: Saturday 9 September
• MEETING LOCATION: Southern Cross Railway Station
• MEETING POINT: On the platform for the Ballarat/Wendouree V/Line train – in case you can’t find us or are running late, jump on the train!
• MEETING TIME: 8.00am
• TRAIN DEPARTURE: 8.14am – Southern Cross
• TRAIN ARRIVAL: 9.43am – Ballarat
***Please ensure your Myki card has sufficient credit for the trip
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Lunch, coffee breaks, drinks etc to be decided on the day.

IF YOU PREFER TO DRIVE:
• Ballarat meeting location: Ballarat Railway Station, outside the main doors
• Ballarat meeting time: 9.45am (train arrival 9.43am)

RETURN TRAINS:
• Trains return to Melbourne hourly all day: 4.20pm / 5.20pm / 6.20pm / 7.20pm / last train: 9.28pm
All visitors, friends and members of the Melbourne Camera Club are welcome.
We look forward to you joining us on Saturday 9 September.
If you plan to attend, us please RSVP for planning purposes.
Email: photowalks@melbournecameraclub.org.au
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All visitors, friends and members of MCC are welcome.