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Urgent enquiries
Banna Lane Festival Manager - Carrah Lymer
M: 0427 660 151
Banna Lane Festival is a not for profit event coordinated by Emerge Creative Agency.
Banna Lane
Griffith, NSW, 2680
Australia
0427660151
Banna Lane Festival is a week long creative event comprising of mural painting, artist talks, public performance and more. Launching in May 2019.
Join us for a laneway party celebrating the additions of the murals to the CBD. Wander the laneway exploring each of the sites (it will be closed to traffic).
Alongside the new murals, there will be live music, food, drinks, and activities for the kids to enjoy making it a fun and unique night out for the whole family to enjoy.
We welcome you to come and see the artists paint live on our laneway.
Please note;
Artists may start and conclude at different times within this time frame
Artists will be working to a deadline and may not be able to talk directly with you. We urge you to join us on one of our scheduled tours instead where they will be able to do Q&A
Please take care on the lane. During the week, it is a busy, one way service lane. On the weekends it can be a little but quieter but take caution at all times.
Join us for a laneway party celebrating the additions of the murals to the CBD. Wander the laneway exploring each of the sites (it will be closed to traffic).
Alongside the new murals, there will be live music, food, drinks, and activities for the kids to enjoy making it a fun and unique night out for the whole family to enjoy.
Do a personalised tour with our festival manager throughout the laneway.
COST: Banna Lane Festival will host the tour for FREE however attendees must be physically able to walk the laneway (around 1km)
TIME: The tour will last around 60 - 90 minutes
STARTS: Meet at the Visitor’s Information Centre
ENDS: Banna Suites
BOOKING: No need to book, just be waiting at the start point outlined above.
WEATHER: If it is raining on the day the tour will be cancelled.
*Artists may not be available at the time of the tour
We welcome school groups to do a personalised tour with our festival manager throughout the laneway. The students will get time to engage with each of the artists and have Q&A time about their mural and careers.
This is a great way for students to engage with professional creatives and learn more about career pathways in art.
COST: Banna Lane Festival will host the tour for FREE however schools are wholly responsible for students getting to and from the lane.
TIME: The tour will last around one hour. The tour can commence at a time suitable to the school as long as it is within the hours outlined.
BOOK NOW: Contact our Festival Manager by calling 0427 660 151 or emailing info@bannalanefestival.com
HAVE AN IDEA? We are committed to engaging with the local youth and are open to hearing your ideas on how we can support that further.
*All artists may not be available at time of the tour
We welcome school groups to do a personalised tour with our festival manager throughout the laneway. The students will get time to engage with each of the artists and have Q&A time about their mural and careers.
This is a great way for students to engage with professional creatives and learn more about career pathways in art.
COST: Banna Lane Festival will host the tour for FREE however schools are wholly responsible for students getting to and from the lane.
TIME: The tour will last around one hour. The tour can commence at a time suitable to the school as long as it is within the hours outlined.
BOOK NOW: Contact our Festival Manager by calling 0427 660 151 or emailing info@bannalanefestival.com
HAVE AN IDEA? We are committed to engaging with the local youth and are open to hearing your ideas on how we can support that further.
*All artists may not be available at time of the tour
Join us for an informal night out where you will get to enjoy a drink and meet the artists personally.
Hear about their careers to date and learn about what their inspiration for the 2021 murals will be.
A great networking and fun night out. Grab a drink from Quest Apartment’s Courtyard and then join us in the conference room for a Q&A panel with the artists and curator.
Sponsors - FREE entry
General Tickets - More information to come
We welcome you to come and see the artists paint live on our laneway.
Please note;
Artists may start and conclude at different times within this time frame
Artists will be working to a deadline and may not be able to talk directly with you. We urge you to join us on one of our scheduled tours instead where they will be able to do Q&A
Please take care on the lane. During the week, it is a busy, one way service lane. On the weekends it can be a little but quieter but take caution at all times.
Join us for a laneway party celebrating the additions of the murals to the CBD. Wander the laneway exploring each of the sites (it will be closed to traffic).
Alongside the new murals, there will be live music, food, drinks, and activities for the kids to enjoy making it a fun and unique night out for the whole family to enjoy.
Discover our Local Makers at our pop-up gallery and learn more about or Connect the Dots initiative
Meet local creatives Lisa Taliano , Anne Mills, Anne Morshead , Sue Fordham, Di Tarr, Kim Gibbs, Isis Rae, plus more, and view their work in this unique event.
Pop-up gallery is located at the back of 438 Banna Avenue, must enter from the back lane.
FREE ENTRY, discover more or register now
Do a personalised tour with our festival manager throughout the laneway. Engage with each of the artists and have Q&A time about their mural and careers.*.
COST: Banna Lane Festival will host the tour for FREE however attendees must be physically able to walk the laneway.
TIME: The tour will last around one-two hours.
STARTS: Meet at the Top Block walkway, next to Camera House on Banna Avenue.
ENDS: Next to the Best & Less building on Jondaryan Avenue.
BOOKING: No need to book, just be waiting at the start point outlined above.
WEATHER: If it is raining on the day the tour will be cancelled.
*All artists may not be available at time of the tour
Join us for an informal night out where you will get to enjoy a drink and meet the artists personally.
Hear about their careers to date and learn about what their inspiration for the 2021 murals will be.
A great networking and fun night out. Grab a drink from Quest Apartment’s Courtyard and then join us in the conference room for a Q&A panel with the artists and curator.
Sponsors - FREE entry
General Tickets - $15 + booking fee per person
We welcome school groups to do a personalised tour with our festival manager throughout the laneway. The students will get time to engage with each of the artists and have Q&A time about their mural and careers.
This is a great way for students to engage with professional creatives and learn more about career pathways in art.
COST: Banna Lane Festival will host the tour for FREE however schools are wholly responsible for students getting to and from the lane.
TIME: The tour will last around one hour. The tour can commence at a time suitable to the school as long as it is within the hours outlined.
BOOK NOW: Contact our Festival Manager by calling 0427 660 151 or emailing info@bannalanefestival.com
HAVE AN IDEA? We are committed to engaging with the local youth and are open to hearing your ideas on how we can support that further.
*All artists may not be available at time of the tour
We welcome school groups to do a personalised tour with our festival manager throughout the laneway. The students will get time to engage with each of the artists and have Q&A time about their mural and careers.
This is a great way for students to engage with professional creatives and learn more about career pathways in art.
COST: Banna Lane Festival will host the tour for FREE however schools are wholly responsible for students getting to and from the lane.
TIME: The tour will last around one hour. The tour can commence at a time suitable to the school as long as it is within the hours outlined.
BOOK NOW: Contact our Festival Manager by calling 0427 660 151 or emailing info@bannalanefestival.com
HAVE AN IDEA? We are committed to engaging with the local youth and are open to hearing your ideas on how we can support that further.
*All artists may not be available at time of the tour
Learn spray techniques from professional artist Reubszz. Great for youths but all ages welcome.
This workshop will only have ten spots available so be quick. In two hours you will learn some core techniques to take your painting techniques to the next level. Great for beginners or those wanting to hone their skills.
This workshop is a youth program sponsored by Griffith Regional Art Gallery and supported by Banna Lane Festival.
Reubszz is a Sydney based artist, originally from New Zealand where he completed his BMA, majoring in Painting and Illustration. His work consists of large scale artworks and studio pieces. Reubszz approaches his work from a realistic standpoint and references his own photographs in his paintings.
Do a personalised tour with our festival manager throughout the laneway. Engage with each of the artists and have Q&A time about their mural and careers.
COST: Banna Lane Festival will host the tour for FREE however attendees must be physically able to walk the laneway.
TIME: The tour will last around one-two hours.
STARTS: Meet at the Top Block walkway, next to Camera House on Banna Avenue.
ENDS: Next to the Best & Less building on Jondaryan Avenue.
BOOKING: No need to book, just be waiting at the start point outlined above.
WEATHER: If it is raining on the day the tour will be cancelled.
*All artists may not be available at time of the tour
We welcome school groups to do a personalised tour with our festival manager throughout the laneway. The students will get time to engage with each of the artists and have Q&A time about their mural and careers.
This is a great way for students to engage with professional creatives and learn more about career pathways in art.
COST: Banna Lane Festival will host the tour for FREE however schools are wholly responsible for students getting to and from the lane.
TIME: The tour will last around one hour. The tour can commence at a time suitable to the school as long as it is within the hours outlined.
BOOK NOW: Contact our Festival Manager by calling 0427 660 151 or emailing info@bannalanefestival.com
HAVE AN IDEA? We are committed to engaging with the local youth and are open to hearing your ideas on how we can support that further.
*All artists may not be available at time of the tour
We welcome you to come and see the artists paint live on our laneway.
Please note;
Artists may start and conclude at different times within this time frame
Artists will be working to a deadline and may not be able to talk directly with you. We urge you to join us on one of our scheduled tours instead where they will be able to do Q&A
Please take care on the lane. During the week, it is a busy, one way service lane. On the weekends it can be a little but quieter but take caution at all times.
Join us for a laneway party celebrating the additions of the murals to the CBD. Wander the laneway (it will be closed to traffic) exploring each of the sites.
Alongside the new murals there will be live music, food, drinks and activities for the kids to enjoy making it a fun and unique night out for the whole family to enjoy.
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Enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the back of Limone around the lemon tree listening to some music.
Icy cold Yenda beer and ciders are available to buy well as delicious McWilliam’s Wines fruity cocktails.
Enjoy artwork by aerosol artist Cooper Crothers and mingle with our mural artists.
Access via Banna Lane only. Roy Spagnolo & Associates will have their parking open available specifically for attendees.
FREE ENTRY - pay as you go for drinks and food
Hear directly from the artists about the inspiration for their site design. A short Q&A session will be available before the artist resumes work. We will have a site volunteer at each site, please look out for them on guidance for best vantage points for the artist at the time of the talk.
Artist to be revealed - 11.00am
Bronte Naylor - 11.30am
Cory McKenzie - 12.00pm
Ian McCallum - 12.30pm
Guido van Helten - 1.00pm
Hear directly from the artists about the inspiration for their site design. A short Q&A session will be available before the artist resumes work. We will have a site volunteer at each site, please look out for them on guidance for best vantage points for the artist at the time of the talk.
Artist - to be revealed at 10.00am
Bronte Naylor - 10.30am
Cory McKenzie - 11.00am
Ian McCallum - 11.30am
Guido will be unavailable Friday but will be hosting a session on Saturday.
Third day of painting in the Banna Lane!
Check out our Artists Talk times for today.
Please take care and watch for conditions around the site.
Second day of painting in the Banna Lane!
Check out our Artists Talk times for today.
Please take care and watch for conditions around the site.
Watch the artists at work and hear directly from them about the inspiration for their site design. A short Q&A session will be also be available. Must be pre-booked, please complete form below
Painting commences in the Banna Lane!
All welcome to come by and see the progress being made.
Please take care and watch for conditions around the site.
Want to meet the people behind the murals? Come along to our sponsors launch and meet our five mural artists and curator.
Hear what inspired their creative direction for our city and learn more about their careers.
Enjoy a glass of McWilliam’s Wine or a Yenda Beer over some canapes.
Sponsors - Free, invitations will be emailed
The Griffith Regional Art Gallery with the support of the Regional Arts Fund, present Cooper Crothers youth workshop. Cooper will run an intensive aerosol art skills workshop on Good Friday for committed artists aged 14-25 years - teaching safe and creative aerosol art techniques, and creating vibrant and original designs to be incorporated into the painted works. He will return to lead his young crew in painting the transformers during the Banna Lane Festival.
Artists wanting to be part of this project must commit to attending the Workshop and be available for painting onsite during the festival (8th-12th May 2019)
To apply to be a part of this project, download and fill in the APPLICATION FORM and return to the Gallery by 10 April 2019.
$30 pp. Strictly limited numbers. For more details or click here to view Griffith Regional Art Gallery event listing
