Members statements
Claw Money World
Jacinta ERMACORA (Western Victoria) (09:39): Last week I had the great pleasure of welcoming Minister Dimopoulos to Warrnambool and the south-west coast. The mood was very positive, and we were all very excited when the minister announced that the Allan Labor government would provide $50,000 to bring the exclusive Claw MoneyWorld exhibition to Warrnambool. Claw Money, also known as Claudia Gold, has a significant following and appeal right across the world. She is a New York graffiti writer, artist and fashion designer – a pioneering artist who has partnered with Nike, Calvin Klein, Converse, Vans, Mountain Dew and My Little Pony. Minister Dimopoulos congratulated Warrnambool Art Gallery director Aaron Bradbrook on engaging with Claw Money. I love that art galleries are all about people, all about the community and all about the interaction between the world and our community. They also stimulate our local economy, and this exhibition will bring a whole new cohort of people to visit Warrnambool in south-west Victoria. I want to thank the Warrnambool Art Gallery for their support of the arts and also the minister for his support of the arts in our regional community.