Posted on: July 23rd, 2008 The Melbourne Stencil Festival
Stencil Festival celebrates 5th anniversary with 10 day showcase
Yarra Sculpture Gallery, Abbotsford
1 to 10th of August 200
The Melbourne Stencil Festival started in 2004 on the peak of street art activities in the city’s lanes and alleyways. Since then, it has become the premier annual street art event in Australia. Celebrating its 5th anniversary, this year’s event will present three major exhibitions:
Five Continents – Six Artists features artists from around the world including A1one from Iran, Scottish stencil artist Klingatron, Sao Paulo artist Daniel Melim, former US soldier Larry Cyr, Cape Town artist Kudzanai Chiurai and Melbourne’s own Ralf Kempken.
DeVinyl08 – a showcase of limited edition vinyl toys submitted by artists from around the world, indicating the latest trend, where design and art meet.
Stencil Festival’s traditional Group Show, which includes the Emerging Artist Award Competition and includes 15 selected international and 15 Australian artists from six states and territories.