Celebrating the role of women across Victoria, the State Government have opened applications for the new round of the Women’s Public Art Program.
The State Government is working to shift the dial on the public representation of women, investing a further $1.2 million into the second round of the landmark Women’s Public Art Program.
In collaboration with McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery, the program will support the creation of another six new artworks, including sculptures, murals or installations, unveiling more artworks from round one such as journalist, comedian, and disability rights advocate Stella Young, and equal pay campaigner Zelda D’Aprano.
Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins said the artworks would recognise women’s achievements more permanently.
“We’re building greater recognition of women who have contributed above and beyond for Victoria, and creating a permanent record of their excellence,” she said.
This year’s NAIDOC Week, Aunty Pam Pedersen highlighted the opportunity to recognise Aboriginal women through public art such as the sculpture of her mother, Lady Gladys Nicholls, at Parliament Gardens.
“I’m so excited that this is giving organisations a chance to nominate women from different walks of life to be celebrated,” Aunty Pam said.
Applications close at 5pm, August 30. To nominate, visit www.vic.gov.au/victorian-womens-public-art-program.
