Year 11 Visual Art Students Inspired by Darwin Street Art Festival

By teachers Ms Johnstone and Ms Saunders

Our Year 11 Visual Art students recently took part in an exciting and inspiring excursion to the Darwin Street Art Festival. As part of their ongoing exploration of contemporary and public art, students visited several key sites around the city to experience firsthand the power of large-scale visual storytelling.

The tour included visits to existing murals in Austin Lane and Shadforth Lane, where students analysed the diverse styles, techniques, and messages behind some of Darwin’s most iconic street artworks. A real highlight of the excursion was witnessing three stunning new murals in progress by internationally recognised and local artists. These included LA-based artists @zoueh_skotnes and @oh_yanoe, whose dynamic collaborative work was captivating to watch, and Australian artist @auroracampbellart, whose vibrant and thoughtful mural sparked lots of discussion among the group.

Adding to the excitement, students were invited to leave their own creative mark on Austin Lane. This hands-on opportunity allowed them to contribute to Darwin’s evolving urban art landscape and connect more deeply with the spirit of the festival.

The experience provided valuable insight into the world of contemporary street art and mural making, and students came away inspired, energised, and full of ideas for their own artistic practices. A huge thank you to the Darwin Street Art Festival team for supporting arts education and for making this such a memorable experience for our young artists.