Perfect Match Street Art
Art, Creative & Craft
Cultural & Heritage
Discover the vibrant street art program transforming the Inner West into Australia's creative and street art capital.
Details
Ongoing activity
Sydney, NSW, Australia
$
Free
Discover the vibrant street art program transforming the Inner West into Australia's creative and street art capital.
Ongoing activity
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Free
Perfect Match Street Art is a celebrated program that has grown from a unique initiative combating unwanted tagging and graffiti into a thriving platform for emerging artists. It offers mentoring opportunities and fosters legitimate creative expression through meaningful site-specific paintings in public spaces across the Inner West.
Participants and community members can expect to see over 170 contemporary artworks created collaboratively by artists, residents, businesses, and property owners. The program invites property owners to nominate their walls for transformation by talented artists, creating vibrant public art that enriches the local environment. This initiative brings together diverse community voices to celebrate creativity and cultural expression.
The program runs in cycles, with the latest 2025-2026 application period now closed. It involves a selection process where artists submit portfolios and designs, and Council facilitates the matching process between artists and property owners. The artworks are site-specific and contribute to the Inner West's reputation as a creative hub. Resources such as property owner and artist guidelines are available to support participants.
The artworks are located throughout the Inner West Council area, accessible to the public in various neighbourhoods. The program enhances public spaces and encourages community engagement with street art. Visitors can explore the artworks via an online Google map, showcasing new and existing street art pieces.
The program is managed by Inner West Council, which plays a central role in coordinating the collaboration between artists and property owners. For more information, interested parties can contact Belinda Walter at the Council. The program also offers additional resources including audio descriptions, videos, and a published book celebrating the artworks.
Participation in the program as an artist or property owner requires application during the open periods, with the current cycle closed. There is no cost mentioned for viewing the artworks as they are publicly accessible. For specific participation details or inquiries, contact the Council directly.