Opening of the 2022 Biennale Sculpture event

The 2022 Lorne Sculpture Exhibition has been opened with an anticipated $4.5-$5 million expected additional revenue by local traders due to increased tourist visitation.

Opening the event, the sitting member for Wannon Dan Tehan said that the event also had the potential to boost the local economy and generate around 211 jobs.

Lorne will be incorporated into the Wannon electorate after the soon-to-be-held Federal Election.

“This exhibition will no doubt enliven, educate, and demonstrate the role that artistic endeavour can play in everyday life. It will increase interest from visitors and stakeholders, continue to grow in its professional delivery and increase job opportunities in the Great Ocean Road area, while still engaging the community via volunteering initiatives,” said Mr Tehan.

“The Biennale is being supported by the Australian Government through the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund, Festivals Australia funding and the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).

The President of Lorne Sculpture, Andrew Stobart said that the substantial funds being provided by the Federal Government under the BBRF and RISE Fund and Festivals Australia have enabled a significant expansion of the exhibition over previous years. 

“We have been able to provide more financial assistance to the artists and include a range of artistic performances, workshops and talks that we have never had the resources to do in the past.  This will be our biggest and most diverse Biennale ever”.

The Lorne Independent in its April edition will feature highlights from the Sculpture event. Image of the Lorne Swing Bridge lit up with blue lights, courtesy of the Surf Coast Shire Council. Photo Facebook.