After the huge success last year which saw six artworks unveiled right across the state, the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program is back for a second round.
Applications for grants will open soon for public artworks that recognise the significant achievements of women right across Victoria.
This continues the work towards monumental change. The aim is to increase representation of women by creating more public art tributes to women who have made a lasting impact on Victoria’s culture, history and development.
Women are underrepresented in the statues, sculptures and other art in our public spaces, with only 12 of the 583 statues across Melbourne depicting real women. This program aims to address this shocking statistic.
In 2023 six artworks were unveiled:
- Remembering Stella Young, Stawell.
Life-size bronze of journalist, comedian and disability rights advocate Stella Young in her home town. - Vera: Linton War Surgeon, Linton.
World War I surgeon and maternal and child health pioneer Dr Vera Scantlebury Brown OAM in her military uniform. - Creative Resilience, Melbourne.
The 4.6 metre tall arm of a First Nations woman holding a woven basket, symbolising strength and creativity. - Three Kurnai Women on Country, Drouin.
Bronze of First Nations women Dorothy Hood, Regina Rose and Euphemia Mullet Tonkin, anchored to country and each other. - Honouring Zelda D’Aprano, Melbourne.
The equal pay campaigner holding the chain she used in her protest, standing in front of Victorian Trades Hall. - Yennaga Yettang/Come See, Mildura.
Mesmerising video installation reflecting women’s powerful connection to country by First Nations artist Maree Clarke.
Applications for this year’s program will open soon.
