The art installation 1000 Doors - Door Within A Door was created by artists Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney, who were the masterminds behind the highly successful House of Mirrors, now located at MONA in Hobart, Tasmania.

The city of Ballarat described 1000 Doors, as a seemingly endless series of doors, screens, portals and gateways give way to the many in-between spaces humanity has invented to fill the void - passageways, parlours, vestibules and holding pens - each haunted by the lingering traces of past inhabitants.

Creators, Mr Wagstaff and Mr Courtney said "a door is a beginning and an end, a promise and a warning. What waits on the other side is limited only by the imagination and decided only by an action. Step across the threshold of you".

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"We are so thrilled to be presenting 1000 Doors in the heart of Ballarat. Particularly when countless doors were originally sourced here", they said.

"It's like these doors have been on this extraordinary journey and led us back here to Ballarat.

1000 Doors will be installed in the Armstrong Street South space between the Ballarat Town Hall and Myer after the current Winter Festival ice rink is dismantled.

The $100,000 funding for 1000 Doors has been received through Regional Development Victoria's Regional Recovery Program. Ballarat Regional Tourism received the funding, in partnership with the City of Ballarat.

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Daniel Moloney said it was fantastic to be able to bring such an exciting art installation to the town that would attract both locals and visitors alike.

"1000 Doors is no doubt going to have people flocking to experience what will be a truly sensory experience and I particularly love the fact it will help activate the CBD just after the ice rink moves out so we will still have plenty of people moving around our city centre," Cr Moloney said.

Ballarat Regional Tourism Chair Paul Martino said the state government's support will play an integral role in the industry getting back on its feet.

"In line with the city of Ballarat's visitor economy strategy, we are looking to extend our visitor base by tapping into families coming from metropolitan Melbourne who are curious and enthusiastic, seeking out enriching experiences, as well as young singles and couples who come often for short weekend breaks or daytrips around an event or festival.

The Ballarat installation will open on Wednesday, 4 August and close on Sunday, 12 September. Cost is $10 and free for children under five and adults over 75.

Tickets for 1000 Doors go on sale shortly. Head to www.visitballarat.com.au/1000-doors-ballarat for more information.

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