SIX new sculptures honouring outstanding women will be installed across Victoria as part of an initiative run by McClelland Gallery.
The Langwarrin gallery is partnering with the state government to run the Women’s Public Art Program. The state government is spending $1.2 million on the second round of the program, and will use the money to commission and install six sculptures.
The state government estimates that of the 600 sculptures installed across the state, just two per cent represent women. Victorian minister for women Natalie Hutchins said “we’re building greater recognition of women who have contributed above and beyond for Victoria, and creating a permanent record of their excellence. We know that by elevating women’s achievements in such a visible way, all sorts of opportunities can arise.”
McClelland Gallery executive director Lisa Byrne said that the “underrepresentation of works of and by women is a colossal gap in public art, locally and globally.” “As Australia’s preeminent authority on sculpture and spatial practice, McClelland will dedicate our public art expertise to ensuring this project makes significant inroads in reversing this imbalance,” Byrne said.
Applications are open now for grant funding to complete sculptures. To apply or read more information visit www.vic.gov.au/victorian-womens-public-art-program.
Sculpture plan will ‘reverse imbalance’
By BaysideNews