Melbourne Street Art Movement
The Melbourne street art movement is arguable the most important Australian art movement since the Indigenous art movement that gained momentum some 35 years ago. It has infiltrated all aspects of current popular culture, from advertising and fashion to fine art and sociology. Love it or hate it, the depths to which street art has penetrated Australian popular culture means that its importance is undeniable. With a survey exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia in late 2011, street art is increasingly moving into mainstream galleries and art spaces.
Young people are excited by street art which means they respond well to curriculum which includes street and urban art components. With street art also so entrenched in Melbourne's culture, there is no better place for them to gain a greater understanding of the medium as right here in your own city.
Melbourne street tours
Melbourne street tours offer street art tours designed specifically for school groups. Design by qualified teachers and street artists.
Each tour will be lead by an experienced and renowned. Melbourne street artist. During the tour students will have a chance to visit urban art galleries, public art laneways and the famous blender studios.
Tour dates and times: flexible accordingly to school program
Tour duration: 1.5 to 3 hrs depending on group needs
Starting point: Federation Square.
Price: Students and groups discount available, Please contact us for more details
Group size: 6- 120 students
Suitable For: Years 5-12; VCAL, TAFE & Uni, youth groups
Other service provided by Melbourne Street Tours:
Melbourne Street Tours can provide experienced street artists, coming to your school to offer various types of workshops.
- Street art and stencil workshops
- Murals and wall paints collaboration
- Artists in Residency Program for school
- T-shirt and screen prints workshops
- Live paintings by street artists for events
- Junk street art sculptures
