Brisbane Street Art Festival (BSAF) is celebrating local, national and international street artists from 1 May to 16 May.

The sixth instalment of the large scale public art event will welcome 39 new mural works across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs in locations such as Brisbane Showgrounds, the Brisbane Airport, The Wickham, South Bank and the soon to be refurbished Princess Theatre amongst others. Beyond the art itself, the 2021 program includes live music and performances across multiple venues, artist talks, exhibitions, all-ages workshops and cycling tours, providing something for everyone with a focus on expanding audience knowledge and inspiring the next generation of artists.

Festival Director, Lincoln Savage, said he is proud to be presenting the festival amidst continuing difficulties from COVID-19 and after the cancellation of so many events in 2020. “I’m grateful to be able to provide opportunities for emerging and established artists through collaboration with venues, festivals and corporate partners,” Savage said. “We are looking forward to presenting one of the first large-scale festivals since COVID-19 and welcome Brisbane residents to hit the streets and explore the public art program.”

In support of Brisbane’s growing arts landscape, Savage highlighted the newly established arts venue Superordinary – an unused urban space reclaimed by artist residencies, exhibitions and arts events. BSAF is excited to welcome audiences into the space for the official BSAF 2021 Launch Party on Saturday 1 May activating all three floors with music, visual and immersive art.

BSAF continues to engage with visual artists hailing from Brisbane and expands to include artists Australia wide. Some notable moments and artists from this year’s festival include Kaff-eine, who will be hailing from Melbourne to paint a mural at The Wickham – to be revealed at the annual Big Gay Day celebrations. The art of Shani Finch will be showcased at the Cross River Rail in inner-city Brisbane, opening a dialogue around body image issues, social constructs and equality.

Art and music collide as Indigenous artists Birrunga Wiradyuri, Kane Brunjes and Stevie O’Chin will complete a collaboration piece at the newly reopened Princess Theatre in Woolloongabba. Internationally renowned and celebrated Brisbane street artists, Sofles, Drapl, and Treazy, will showcase together, continuing to develop the industry years into their careers. With all these artists and more creating incredible large-scale public artworks across Brisbane, the 2021 Brisbane Street Art Festival will see the city transform into a canvas for public viewings, events and workshops.

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