Photo exhibition showcases Bendigo as foodie capital

A NEW exhibition celebrating Greater Bendigo as Australia’s first UNESCO Creative City and Region of Gastronomy has been launched at the Living Arts Space at the Bendigo Visitor Centre.

There’s a place at the table for you explores the deep connections between food, community, culture, and creativity.

The exhibition is an invitation to reflect on the integral role food plays in our lives and connects us to each other, to the community and to the land.

Through a series of evocative portraits shot by local photographer Leon Schoots and curated by Gastronomy project officer Michelle Symes, it features portraits of community members making a positive impact across the region’s local food system.

City of Greater Bendigo economy and experience manager James Myatt said the exhibition took a unique approach to food that residents and visitors will enjoy.

“Food is more than a daily necessity,” he said.

“It welcomes us, shows care, and expresses culture.

“This exhibition is a beautiful reminder that food connects us all.

“As Australia’s first Creative City of Gastronomy, food is part of our regional identity that continues to build.

“Whether you’re a grower, a maker, a sharer, or simply a lover of good food, there’s a place at the table for you.”

There’s a place at the table for you will be open until the end of February at the Living Arts Space at the Bendigo Visitor Centre in Pall Mall.

The gallery is open every day from 9am to 4.30pm apart from Christmas Day.