SARSAR
SARSAR (Sarah McCloskey) is a Western Australian visual artist based in Sydney, working across painting, illustration, and large-scale public murals. Inspired by people, places, and everyday moments, her work often blurs the line between real and imagined, inviting viewers to find beauty and curiosity in even the simplest of subjects. Portraiture and storytelling sit at […]
Anganya artists and Uncle Chris Thorne
Uncle Chris Thorne is an Aboriginal artist living in the bush near Lima, Victoria, and is well known throughout the Benalla region for his paintings — a practice he learnt, and is still learning, from his Elders. Uncle Chris’ work tells of Dreamtime stories that have been shared with him over the years by his […]
Mattie Davo
Mattie Davo, born in Yarrawonga, has lived in Victoria most of his life and has been an owner of Benalla Signs for more than 20 years. Mattie has been a fervent supporter of Street Art in Benalla for many years, and has contributed to the dynamism of previous festivals through his professional output and pop-up […]
Vero Coya
Vero Coya is a French Canadian painter, illustrator, and ceramicist now based in Wandiligong, creating work in the realm of earth-based psychedelia. Her practice draws on emotional landscapes, deep relationships with plants, animism, and shared human experiences. Using familiar imagery, rich textures, and thoughtful storytelling, she crafts immersive worlds that balance comfort with subtle surrealism. […]
Creative Cafe’s & Spaces Arts Trail
Explore Benalla’s Creative Cafe’s & Spaces Arts Trail where local cafes and venues host Art Boxes for people to get creative while waiting for their coffee or meal. Participating venues: Bertalli’s Bakery Chill Out Smoothie Bar Heart of Art Benalla Hides Bakery Spot 4 Coffee Stella Stella The Earlybird Zeus Coffee Co
Sensory Friendly Candle
Ambilite Candle Co. presents inclusive, sensory-friendly candle-making workshops.
GUIDED STREET ART WALKING TOURS
Time Slots for all days: 11am and 2pm Take a guided tour of Benalla’s newest Festival walls. Please wear comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water.
Bars On the Go at the Shed
Unwind to a curated playlist of music, grab a slice of pizza or bite to eat, and enjoy a selection of beers, local wines, pre-mixed spirits, and Fantasy Cocktails set against iconic murals.
WORKSHOP: Play with Flow Alcohol Ink
Explore colour and flow in this beginner-friendly art workshop. Create a vibrant abstract piece to take home. Ages 16+.
WORKSHOP: GLASS & Resin ART
Friday Time Slots: 5pm – 7pmSaturday Time Slots: 10am – 12pm; and 1pm – 3pm Discover the magic of glass and resin art. Create your own gorgeous, framed artwork. No experience necessary. All materials provided.