Author: Brisbane Street Art Festival

In this workshop you will learn the art of Slap Ups. Participants will be guided through a number of activities in image making and manipulation through to creating and Slapping Up on our pop up Graf wall. Slap Ups (AKA Sticker Art) have played an important role in street art culture as a way to cross pollinate between mediums and creative movements. Through techniques such as collage and image manipulation, Slap-Ups have provided a platform for street artists to create unique imagery that attempts to subvert the commercial nature of mass media. Slap Up artists often trade their work with one another in order to expand the reach and scope of distribution within their communities. An artist’s stickers may be distributed through this worldwide network and end up in places they themselves have never travelled to.

In this hands-on experience, you will be guided through the completion of a simple mural work with an experienced artist. With the outlines of the mural ready to go, you’ll splash on colour to bring this mural to life – while gaining knowledge of mural art techniques, colour theory, and scaling up artworks for walls. Art materials will be supplied.

This workshop will draw you into the world of typography and lettering – stylistic text and words! Playing with letters as a visual medium, you’ll discover the power of arranging words to create a decorative and dynamic style of visual communication. An experienced artist will guide you through a collaborative design, and introduce hand lettering techniques including drafting letterforms, spacing, and stroke consistency. Beginners will leave with an understanding of typography design through various mediums, while more advanced artists will have the opportunity to improve their techniques. Art materials will be supplied.

The art of graffiti writing is where many of Brisbane’s, and the world’s, greatest street artists began. Join an experienced artist to explore this original form of modern public art and create your own marker-based masterpiece of graffiti style writing. All materials supplied.

Please note this workshop is only available for children under 18 and their parents/guardians.

An experienced aerosol artist will guide your group through a collaborative wall work, introducing the team to marking, spraying, and conceptual techniques. Beginner patrons will leave with a more comprehensive knowledge of the skills required to complete a mural work, while more experienced attendees will have the opportunity to improve their technique. Explore the range of cans on the market, the variety of caps, working with various surfaces, and much more. All materials supplied.

*Please note that this workshop is only open to children under the age of 18, and all participants have to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

In this workshop you will learn about and create your own collage. Collage has been used in varying forms of art for hundreds of years, and is now also found in street art (often called “cut-out paste-up”), and involves any combination of cutting, pasting and drawing. Street art is part of an independent attitude and movement of creative expression, and collage is an important element of this community, capturing the attitudes and creative work through the lens of the authors. All materials supplied.

*Please note that this workshop is only open to children under the age of 18, and all participants have to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

An experienced street artist will guide your group through a number of activities in image making and manipulation through to creating and pasting up on our pop up wall. Early street paste-up artists used this art form as a way to make social and political commentary in a time when visual communication was strictly controlled, and artists today use it to create commentary on current events and issues as a way to engage the community. All materials supplied.

*Please note that this workshop is only open to children under the age of 18, and all participants have to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

This panel talk aims to celebrate the rich tapestry of Indigenous artistic expression, providing a platform for these talented artists to discuss their inspirations, creative processes, and the cultural and social impact of their work. Hear from a diverse group of accomplished Indigenous artists as they share their personal journeys and the challenges and triumphs they have experienced in their artistic careers. Explore the rich and varied landscape of Indigenous art, as our panellists discuss the influence of their cultural roots and how they incorporate traditional elements into contemporary forms of expression. Gain insight into the creative processes of these artists, as they reveal how they develop their ideas, choose their mediums, and navigate the complexities of blending tradition and innovation.

Join us in a panel featuring people who help shape our shared spaces and how they highlight art in their projects. This talk will reveal the importance of art in public spaces and how this can be integrated with considerations for public policy, design, development, and the importance of engaging artist-led approaches. All are invited to attend, discuss, and obtain insight into Public Space and Place.

Join us for a discussion on the intersection of art and law to explore the complex issues surrounding ownership, authenticity, and reproduction of works of art. From the ethical implications of using political figures, big brand logos, cultural appropriation to the legal challenges of protecting artists’ rights in the digital age, our panellists will delve into the legal and philosophical frameworks that shape the art world. Whether you are an artist, collector, or simply curious about the role of law in art, this panel promises to be a thought-provoking and engaging event.