International street artists Sainer and Bezt of Etam Cru (Poland), Askew One and Elliot Francis Stewart (NZ) will headline a stellar line-up of local, national and international artists who will transform Port Adelaide into a giant, interactive canvas as part of the Wonderwalls festival in January.
Presented by Renewal SA and The Hours, together with City of Port Adelaide Enfield and Ironlak, Wonderwalls the free three-day street art festival will run from January 23–25 with murals, artist talks and entertainment.
The festival kicks off on Friday night with an official launch party at the recently upgraded Flour Shed at Hart’s Mill. The free event includes live mural painting, guest DJs and food trucks and provides an opportunity for festival-goers to meet the artists and purchase exhibition works.
On Saturday, budding photographers can bring their cameras and join one of the two free Canon photo tours to learn professional tips on how to capture the creation of the large scale murals amongst Port Adelaide’s festival atmosphere, followed by a laneway street party on Saturday night which will feature food and drink offerings from local traders Mayfair Bakery and Red Lime Shack.
Artist talks, an art exhibition in the Flour Shed and a walking tour with Verb Syndicate are presented across the weekend as the large-scale works take shape.
All events are free to attend.
For artist biographies and more, visit www.wonderwallsfestival.com.
Don’t forget to check in @ourportadl and share your festival photos with us using the official hashtag #wonderwalls.
The Wonderwalls phenomenon began in Wollongong in conjunction with Verb Syndicate in 2011 and is celebrated as one of the leading street art festivals in Australia.
Friday, 23 January – Exhibition Public Opening
- Live mural paining and guest DJs
- Food and drink trucks
- Art exhibition with work available for purchase
- Meet the artists
- Where: Flour Shed, Hart’s Mill, Mundy Street
- When: 6 pm – 10 pm
Don’t forget to bring cash as there will not be any EFTPOS facilities at the bar on the night.
Saturday, 24 January – Murals in progress all day
Canon Photo Tours
- Book your free spot through the Visitor Information Centre on 8405 6560
- Where: Leaving from 27 North Parade
- When: 9 am – 11.30 am OR 3 pm – 5.30 pm
- Where: Flour Shed, Hart’s Mill, Mundy Street
- When: 10 am – 5 pm
Artist Talks
- Panel discussion with selected artists, led by Verb Syndicate
- Where: Flour Shed, Hart’s Mill, Mundy Street
- When: 3 pm
Laneway Street Party
- Food and drink available for purchase from Red Lime Shack and Mayfair Bakery
- Where: Rear lane off Robe Street
- When: 5 pm – 9 pm
Sunday, 25 January – Murals in progress all day
Exhibition
- Where: Flour Shed, Hart’s Mill, Mundy Street
- When: 10 am – 5 pm
Wild At Hart Markets
- Where: Mundy Street
- When: 9 am – 5 pm
Artist Walking Tour
- Take a free tour of the festival sites with Verb Syndicate
- Where: Leaving from Flour Shed, Hart’s Mill, Mundy Street
- When: 11 am