Share local stories and nominate artists
Mount Alexander Shire Council has announced a new mural project in Newstead and is calling on residents to suggest a treasured local story to be painted into a permanent feature of the town.
Council is refurbishing the public toilet block on Panmure Street in Newstead, which is a visitor rest area just off the main street of the town.
The block sits in a well-used car park near the community centre and main street.
The refurbishment plans offer a wonderful opportunity for a local artist to paint a wrap-around mural on the toilet block walls, with a view to decrease graffiti and create an opportunity for local storytelling.
The mural will be in a high-visitation area and create a cultural attraction close to the main trading area of the township.
Nominate an artist
Nominate a local artist who you think has the skills to bring a local story to life!
Suggest a story
We are asking Newstead residents to suggest who could paint the mural via the Suggest a Story Post-It activity below, which will be open until the end of November.
The selected artist will explore the story in the mural design.
Please note we will be encouraging the selected artist to interpret the chosen theme or story in unexpected and original ways.
An example of a theme could be ‘The role of creativity in our town’. An example of a local story could be ‘Celebrate our Green Group who save local wildlife and set up our beloved nature trail in 2015.’
Use the Post-It note activity on this page to make your suggestions.
Artist selection process
We are asking Newstead residents to nominate an artist who could paint the mural via the 'Artist nomination form' on this page, which will be open until the end of November.
Artist information session and skills development – ‘How to paint a mural’ artist talk and general info session on the mural expression of interest process:
- Tuesday 25 November, 6.00pm to 7.30pm, Newstead Arts Hub - Register
Community conversations
The community can also have their say on the themes, stories and possible artists for the mural in the following ways:
- Community workshops at Newstead Community Centre – for residents, families, businesses and local property owners to participate in feedback activities and contribute ideas for themes, stories and artists:
- Sunday 2 November, 10.00am to 12.00pm, Mechanics Hall, Newstead - Register
- Monday 10 November, 5.00pm to 7.00pm, Mechanics Hall, Newstead - Register
(Please note that registrations are encouraged, but not compulsory).
- Listening Post with Mayor Rosie Annear - details to follow.
Suggest a local story
Newstead residents are invited to suggest a local story to be brought to life in the planned mural. (max 140 characters).
No submissions yet.
