Frankston Times 19 April 2022 by Mornington Peninsula News Group

Susono sister city celebration

FRANKSTON mayor Nathan Conroy, McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery director Lisa Byrne, and Cruden Farm executive director Daniel Sinclair Johnson. Picture: Supplied

Push for art trail A TRAIL of public artworks and sculptures would make Frankston one of the state’s primary destinations for arts and culture, the Frankston mayor says. Frankston Council is advocating for funding for an arts trail which would run from the Frankston Foreshore to McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery in Langwarrin. It has contributed $2 million to the project, and is seeking matching commitments form both state and federal governments. The mayor Nathan Conroy said that the 7.4 kilometer trail would “significantly add to the transformation of our city into a vibrant destination for events, arts and culture.” “Frankston is renowned for its burgeoning arts and culture scene – thanks to the Big Picture Fest our city now features 56 striking murals and we recently won gold at the 2021 Australian Street Art Awards for best street art tour,” he said. “Through-

out August 2020 and February 2021, we asked our community for their feedback and ideas on the issues that matter to them, how we can improve the challenges they face in their daily lives and their vision for the future of Frankston City. Residents told us they love the arts, how its transforming Frankston and that they’re enthusiastic for an arts trail. We’ve listened and that’s why we’re calling on the state and federal governments to partner with us to deliver this exciting project.” McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery director Lisa Byrne is supporting the idea. She says the trail would bring a “wow factor” to Frankston. “The Arts Trail is an amazing opportunity to link the existing vibrancy of the arts and culture offerings across the municipality. It will grow participation through actively engaging the local community and visitors to walk, scoot, e-bike or use their mobility vehicles,” she said.

FRANKSTON and Susono in Japan have been sister cities for 40 years. The milestone was celebrated at an event at the Frankston Civic Centre. In 1983 as a Frankston high school student, Julie D’Arcy travelled to Susono on exchange alongside fellow student Andrew Grigor. She said that her time there had a “major impact” on her life and that she still keeps in contact with host sister Eiko. “I had no idea what to expect or what adventures lay ahead. Susono and Frankston had only become sister cities the year before, and Andrew and I were the first of many students to be fortunate to have such a wonderful opportunity of experiencing life in another country with an entirely different culture to Australia,” Ms D’Arcy said. “Our host families, counsellors and the members of the Susono community were all very friendly and supportive. We soon settled into our new lifestyle and enjoyed attending the local high school where we made many friends.” To learn more about the sister city partnership visit frankston-susono.com

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