An Art Experience
Featuring renowned UK artist Morag Myerscough. Sunnyside is intended to be big, bold and wonderfully fantastical.
Featuring
Morag Myerscough [UK] + Community
From schools and hospitals to cultural hubs and town centres Morag transforms public spaces by creating engaging experiences for everyone.
London-based artist Morag Myerscough is renowned for her vibrant installations that transform public spaces and foster belonging.
For Sunnyside, Morag Myerscough has created a natural world built from Ballarat’s own voice, woven from local stories, patterns, and a chorus of community spirit. Born of workshops and wonder, the installation hums with colour, hand craft and care. This is an artwork alive with the sounds of place. Guided by her mantra, “make happy those who are near,” Morag transforms space into story, offering visitors a vivid, joyful journey.
2025 Program Highlights
2025 Program
Chasing Sunbeams – an art experience
Opening Night
Talks
Workshops
Plan
Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Location
Just 90 minutes from Melbourne by car or train, Ballarat is an easy escape into regional Victoria’s thriving arts and culture scene.
Travel Information
By care, whether you’re coming from Melbourne, Geelong, the Surf Coast, or further afield, Ballarat offers a perfect blend of creativity, history, and natural beauty, making it an ideal weekend destination.
By train, frequent V/Line services connect you to the heart of Sunnyside and everything the city has to offer. The journey from Southern Cross Melbourne takes 1h15m.
Accommodation
Keen to make a weekend of it? Whether you’re looking to stay a night or a while, Ballarat and its surrounds have an exceptionally good range of accommodation options to suit most needs and budgets. Check out Visit Ballarat for some options here.
Accessibility
All the venues we are presenting work within for Sunnyside are accessible. Within the Mining Exchange building itself, there is an accessible toilet available.
There is also some super handy information on Visit Ballarat’s website here about planning an accessible trip.
Roady Tips
Keen to know a little bit more about what you can do whilst you’re in town? We’re putting the finishing touches on a custom itinerary builder that makes planning your visit effortless. You’ll be able to select Sunnyside, explore nearby experiences, and build your perfect schedule based on your travel dates. Even better, your itinerary becomes a shareable link you can email or send straight to your phone. Watch this space for more.
If you prefer human guidance, pop into the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre at Town Hall.
Quick Q’s
Ticketing Guide
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 2 September 2025.
If you’d like to hear more, please sign up here and give you a little nudge to remind you.
Arrival Information
To ensure the best possible experience when visiting the ticketed sessions, please arrive within 10 minutes of your scheduled session time.
Before / after experiencing Chasing Sunbeams, guests are invited to check out the wandering program through the laneways, nooks and spaces nearby.
To assist in protecting the art installations no food or drinks, backpacks, or tripods allowed in the exhibition.
Due to the immersive nature of the exhibition and fragility of art works, we kindly ask that children be supervised at all times by an accompanying adult or carer. We encourage parents of toddlers to use prams where appropriate.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Community Connection
During Sunnyside we’ll tell you all about who collaborated behind the scenes.
Keep an eye on this section, and we’ll soon share a little bit more about some pop-ups and goings on around town – plus everyone who has been involved.
Work With Us
Keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities for invigilators, and event staff during the exhibition.
Media Enquiries
For media enquiries, please contact fiona@zillaandbrook.com.au
Creative Team
Sunnyside is the result of a deeply collaborative creative process led by The Social Crew, grounded in community engagement and co-creation.
The artwork has been developed in collaboration with internationally recognised artist Morag Myerscough, bringing global perspectives to local stories. Through workshops, consultation, and hands-on experiences, over 60 Ballarat locals contributed ideas, inspiration, and creative input that echo throughout the final experience.
Creative outcomes include the main installation at the Ballarat Mining Exchange, immersive sound pieces composed by Raul Sanchez, word-based artworks, and collaborative contributions from community-led initiatives such as Fontella Zine Machine and Murrup Arts.
Key creative contributors include Design Studio One&Other, and Publicists Zilla and Brook, have helped shape the project’s visual identity and communications, supporting a seamless integration of community stories into the broader narrative.
Throughout the project, The Social Crew has built strong partnerships with local businesses including Rare Trades Centre, The Unicorn, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Federation University, and the Waddawurrung Traditional Owners. A strong commitment to sustainability and prioritising local suppliers were possible underpins our approach to delivery.
This collaboration demonstrates the power of art to connect people, place, and culture, celebrating Ballarat’s creative spirit through shared experiences and collective imagination.
Watch this space to see our full Creative Team listed here in the coming weeks.
This project is supported by the City of Ballarat and Visit Victoria.