Street Art Explosion

Street Art Explosion

Adelaide is home to some of the best street art in the world.

Hidden in alleys, nooks, corners and lanes, finding the artworks is an urban adventure and you’re invited to explore. 

Street Art is a celebration of our cultural diversity and invites you to experience different perspectives - let the artworks tell you a story.

Street Art Explosion Map

There are over 217 listings on our Street Art Explosion map…and counting!

Background

Adelaide Fringe is passionate about supporting artists all year round and creating vibrancy in our suburban and regional areas. 

Each year Fringe commissions Australia’s best emerging and established artists to create large-scale murals across Adelaide city and suburbs, contributing to Adelaide’s international reputation as a vibrant and artistic city.

Since 2016, Adelaide Fringe has commissioned 40 walls painted by 61 artists through the Street Art Explosion program. See how Street Art Explosion comes alive here.

Recent Commissions

2022 Wendy Dixon-Whiley, Rosina Street CBD (see video here)



2021
Elizabeth Close and Thomas Readett, Train Station



2021 Dave Court, Hawker Street Bowden

2021 Shane Cook and Seb Humphreys, Deaf Can Do Noarlunga
 


2021 Sair Bean, Seafaring Fools Glenelg



2021 Hari Koutlakis, Gunson Street CBD (see video here

Get Involved

Fringe loves all things street art!

If you have a wall or space that needs a lick of paint or you are an artist looking for a wall to paint, please get in touch via artists@adelaidefringe.com.au

Adelaide Fringe relies on grant funding and local government support to pay artists and make projects happen. Keep an eye out for opportunities, some examples listed here:

Banner Image: Dave Court - 118 Gibson St, Bowden. Photo: Fumika Takagi, Adelaide Fringe 2022