The fantastic DARWIN STREET ART FESTIVAL, or in short DSAF, is an annual street art event in Darwin, founded in 2017 to culturally revitalize the downtown area and artistically transform vacant spaces. It is organized by the creative agency PROPER CREATIVE, led by artists and festival directors DAVID COLLINS and JESSE BELL. The festival usually takes place over several weeks between May and August and brings together local, national, and international artists who create large-scale murals in public spaces. Key hotspots include the laneways and streets in the CBD such as Austin Lane, West Lane, and Shadforth Lane; in addition, the projects have expanded to suburbs like Parap, Nightcliff, and Casuarina. The next one takes place from 22nd May till 5th June 2026.
Since its inception, over 130 large-scale works have been created in the city, resulting in Darwin now being virtually covered in murals. Typically, 20 to 25 new works are created each festival year, involving several dozen artists. For example in 2025 they had 53 artists doing 25 murals. Themes range from local stories and Indigenous culture to international motifs; the goal is a freely accessible open-air urban art gallery. The organizers have also created a fantastic, user-friendly website with plenty of information about the artists, events, and other projects. It also includes a map with exact locations, which is very useful if you’re planning to explore the area. You can also download the whole thing as an app to your phone.
Here we have a collection with some of the magnificent creations photographed by graffiti hunter and streetart lover MAZZANTI. We have photos of many, but only a fraction of the countless works created over the years. If you also have photos of the events or murals, send them to info@vagabundler.com, and we’ll continue to expand this page. For other artworks around the city besides the festival check out the page Urban Art Collection Darwin.
Festival Artworks from 2025 Edition
Festival Artworks from 2024 Edition
„Tangi Street Artists“ – Austin Lane 18 – DWYMABIM, PANSAKA & ZOLA
Artist: DWYMABIM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwymabim
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matamural
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwymabim
Artist: PANSAKA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pansaka_
Artist: ZOLA – ZOLA LONGOR – ZOLA BARI PERMANA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zolalongorworld
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zolalongor
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zolalongor
Behance: https://www.behance.net/zolalongor
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@zolalongor
Visit from Bali: TANGI STREET ART FESTIVAL
Website: https://www.tangistreetartfest.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tangi-Street-Art-Festival-100091274572089
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangistreetartfest
„Metamorphosis“ – Cavenagh Street 27 – LUCY LUCY
Artist: LUCY LUCY – LUCY DESBORDES
Website: https://www.lucylucystudio.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucylucyone
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/lucydesbordes-lucylucy
Artsy: https://www.artsy.net/artist/lucy-desbordes
Saatchi: https://www.saatchiart.com/en-at/lucylucy
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/lucylucyone
„For Dad“ – Waterfront Birdhouse – TAYLOR SMITH
Artist: TAYLOR SMITH – SIZZ MAC
Website: https://www.taylorsart.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylord_designs1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sizzmacc
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-812782328
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SizzMacc
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sizzmacc
Festival Artworks from 2023 Edition
„Destruction of Introduction“ – West Lane – BUNDIRRIK
Artist: BUNDIRRIK – TRENT LEE – TRENT BUNDIRRIK LEE
„Red Flowers“ – Austin Lane – AURORA CAMPBELL
Artist: AURORA CAMPBELL
Website: https://www.auroracampbell.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auroracampbellart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurora_campbell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auroracampbellart
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auroracampbell_
„Tribute to Denise Quall“ – Nightcliff Road – ACHES
Artist: ACHES
Website: https://www.aches.ie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/achesdub
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/achesdub
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achesdub
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@achesdub4480
„Keep Your Head Up“ – Gardens Hill Crescent 32 – JESWRI
Artist: JESWRI – JESSE WRIGHT
Website: https://jeswri.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeswri
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeswri
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeswri
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeswri_
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeswri_dotcom
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jeswri
„Stay Grounded II“ – McMinn Street – KITT BENNETT
Artist: KITT BENNETT
Website: https://www.kittbennett.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kittbennett88
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitt_bennett
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kitt_bennett
Big Cartel: https://kittbennett.bigcartel.com
„Al-Makkawarri – Fork-tailed Catfish“ – Ramirez Road Stuart Park – MAXIGIG
Artist: MAXIGIG – MAXINE GIGLIOTTI
Website: https://www.maxigigart.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxigig_art
Festival Artworks from 2022 Edition
„Sanctum“ – Austin Lane – ANDREW BOURKE & JESSE BELL
Artist: ANDREW BOURKE – SIRIUM – SIRIUM ONE
Website: https://andrewjbourke.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.bourke.1806
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_j_bourke
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirumone
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bourke-a9141942
Artist: JESSE BELL – PROPER CREATIVE
Website: https://www.propercreative.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propercreativeNT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proper_creative
„Mermaid“ – West Lane – JUSTINE MCALLISTER
Artist: JUSTINE MCALLISTER
Website: https://www.justinemcallister.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Justinemcallisterart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinemcallister
„Stay Grounded“ – 1500m² Floor Mural – McMinn Street – KITT BENNETT
Artist: KITT BENNETT
Website: https://www.kittbennett.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kittbennett88
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitt_bennett
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kitt_bennett
Big Cartel: https://kittbennett.bigcartel.com
„Sand Plains“ – Smith Street – GEORGE ROSE
Artist: GEORGE ROSE
Website: https://www.georgerose.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/george_rose
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/george_rose
„Sugarbag Festival Collaboration“ – Litchfield Street – KAFF EINE
Artist: KAFF EINE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaffeine.art
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Kaff-eine-100063910951928
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaffeinepaints
„Nightcliff Workshop“ – PUPILS FROM PRIMARYSCHOOL
Pupil Artists from School: NIGHTCLIFF PRIMARY SCHOOL
Website: https://www.nightcliffprimary.nt.edu.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Nightcliff-Primary-School-61558254375300
Festival Artworks from 2019 Edition
„The Crab“ – Austin Lane – SOFLES
Artist: SOFLES
Website: https://www.sofles.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Sofles/100050680890608
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofles
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@s0fles
„Conservation of the Northern Territory’s natural habitat“ – West Lane 10 – TAYLA BROEKMAN
Artist: TAYLA BROEKMAN
Website: https://www.tayla.art
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylabroekman.art
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayla.art
Big Cartel: https://taylabroekmanart.bigcartel.com
OpenSea: https://opensea.io/taylabroekman
„Crocodile“ – Austin Lane – VEXX
Artist: VEXX
Website: https://vexx.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vexx
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vexxco
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vexx
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vexx
LinkTree: https://arte.bio/vexx
„Kangaroo“ – West Lane 14 – ODEITH
Artist: ODEITH
Website: https://www.odeith.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/odeithofficialpage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odeith
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@odeithodeith
„Dream“ – Austin Lane – TAYLOR SMITH
Artist: TAYLOR SMITH – SIZZ MAC
Website: https://www.taylorsart.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylord_designs1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sizzmacc
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-812782328
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SizzMacc
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sizzmacc
„Get Lost“ – Mad Snake Café – MISS POLLY
Artist: MISS POLLY – POLLY JOHNSTON
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artbymisspolly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artby_misspolly
„Rukus“ – West Lane 20 – B4MBLE
Artist: B4MBLE – JIMMY B4MBLE
Website: https://b4mble.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/b4mble
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b4mble
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@b4mble
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-b4mble-b96742192
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@b4mble
„Fashion Faces paired with Vibrant Birdlife“ – Austin Lane – EMMA MURPHY
Artist: EMMA MURPHY – KOBLE STUDIO
Website: https://emmamurphystyling.myportfolio.com
Website: https://koblestudio.myportfolio.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/koble_studio
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Koblestudio
„Native Flora of Northern Territory“ – Austin Lane – JASON LEE
Artist: JASON LEE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bidjipidji_art
„Nawaran – Oenpelli Python“ – Austin Lane – RYAN MEDLICOTT
Artist: RYAN MEDLICOTT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/top_rung1
„Northern Territory Landscape“ – Austin Lane – LUNA TUNES & HOUSE OF DARWIN
Artist: LUNA TUNES
Website: https://www.lunatunes.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loonatoons
Big Cartel: https://lunatunes.bigcartel.com
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/lunatunes
Artist: HOUSE OF DARWIN
Website: https://www.houseofdarwin.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houseofdarwin01
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofdarwin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofdarwinstore
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofdarwinoncountryclub
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseofdarwin
WENDY YUNUPINGU
Design by Artist: WENDY YUNUPINGU – NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU
Artsy: https://www.artsy.net/artist/nyapanyapa-yunupingu
„Headspace Youth Project“ – Austin Lane – HANNAH ILLINGWORTH
Artist: HANNAH ILLINGWORTH
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahillingworth.art
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah_illingworth
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/hannah-illingworth
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/hannahillingworth
Workshop Group from Health Center: HEADSPACE
Website: https://headspace.org.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/headspaceDarwin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headspacedarwin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/headspaceau
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@headspace_aus
„Dangalaba“ – Cavenagh Street – HALFLEG
Artist: HALFLEG – HALF LEG – SHAUN LEE – GWARKABAH – SALTWATER MAN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shauno_hafleg_
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/shaun-lee-87977a98
„3D Chalk Crocodile“ – Smith Street – ANTON PULVIRENTI
Artist: ANTON PULVIRENTI
Website: https://antonpulvirenti.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonpulvirenti
Artsy: https://www.artsy.net/artist/anton-pulvirenti
„Cockatoo“ – Cavenagh Street – CATHERINE MILES
Artist: CATHERINE MILES
Website: https://www.catherinemiles.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.miles.96
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cath.miles
„Alyurr – Leichhardt Grasshopper“ – JESSE BELL
Artist: JESSE BELL – PROPER CREATIVE
Website: https://www.propercreative.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propercreativeNT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proper_creative
„Graffiti Wall“ – AKUZE, DEM189, SIRIUM & TIKLS
Artist: AKUZE – AKUZER
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akuzer
Artist: DEM189 – TAREK DEM – MAD ARAB
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dem189
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dem189
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarek_dem
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madarabtattoo
Big Cartel: https://mftm.bigcartel.com
Artist: SIRIUM – SIRUM1 – SIRIUM ONE – ANDREW BOURKE
Website: https://andrewjbourke.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.bourke.1806
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_j_bourke
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirumone
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bourke-a9141942
Artist: TIKLS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tikls
Festival Artworks from 2018 Edition
„The Multidimensional Man“ – Austin Lane – CTO
Artist: CTO – PETE SEATON
Website: https://www.ctoart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ctoart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctoart
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ctoart8682
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CTOartist
„Vibrant and Young“ – AARLI Ambassador Artia Ratahi – West Lane 21 – MISS POLLY
Artist: MISS POLLY – POLLY JOHNSTON
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artbymisspolly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artby_misspolly
„In memory of music legend Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu“ – Austin Lane – ANDREW BOURKE & JESSE BELL
Artist: ANDREW BOURKE – SIRIUM – SIRIUM ONE
Website: https://andrewjbourke.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.bourke.1806
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_j_bourke
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirumone
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bourke-a9141942
Artist: JESSE BELL – PROPER CREATIVE
Website: https://www.propercreative.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propercreativeNT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proper_creative
„Poem of Sorts“ – West Lane – ELLE
Artist: ELLE
Website: https://elle-streetart-merch.myshopify.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELLEStreetArt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellestreetart
„Tiwi Sista Shaniquá“ – West Lane – KAFF EINE
Artist: KAFF EINE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaffeine.art
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Kaff-eine-100063910951928
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaffeinepaints
„Turtle“ – West Lane 16 – HALFLEG
Artist: HALFLEG – HALF LEG – SHAUN LEE – GWARKABAH – SALTWATER MAN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shauno_hafleg_
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/shaun-lee-87977a98
„Harshness and Beauty of Northern Territory“ – Austin Lane – VEINS
Artist: VEINS – SOLE-VEINS – CHRISTIAN VINE
Website: https://www.artveins.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christian.vine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soleveins
„Build Up“ – West Lane 21 – VINCENT POKE
Artist: VINCENT POKE
Website: https://www.pokatronic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pokatronic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pokatronic
„In memory of great explorer John McDouall Stuart“ – Austin Lane – RYAN MEDLICOTT
Artist: RYAN MEDLICOTT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/top_rung1
„Abstract NorthernTerritory flora and fauna“ – Austin Lane – PHIBS
Artist: PHIBS
Website: https://phibs.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHIBSart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phibs_has_instagram
„Queensland Grouper“ – Knuckey Street – RIECE RANSON
Artist: RIECE RANSON – INTREPID DESIGNERS
Website: https://intrepiddesigners.wixsite.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntrepidDesigners
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/riece-ranson-966a2513a
„Iconic Pandanus“ – Austin Lane – CARLA BELLA
Artist: CARLA BELLA – CARLA RUSSO
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Carla-Bella-Artist/100064915710991
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlabellaartist
„Seasons of the Gulumoerrgin Calendar“ – Rainbow Serpent – JASON LEE
Artist: JASON LEE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bidjipidji_art
„Paint by Numbers“ – The Mall – Community Project
Festival Artworks from 2017 Edition
„Wild and Free“ – West Lane 23 – LORETTA LIZZIO & SHILO MCNAMEE
Artist: LORETTA LIZZIO
Website: https://www.lorettalizzio.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/LorettaLizzio/100064729990890
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loretta_lizzio
Tumblr: https://lorettalizzio.tumblr.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loretta-lizzio-5a790157
LinkTree: https://bio.site/loretta.lizzio
Artist: SHILO MCNAMEE
Webpage: https://regionalarts.com.au/people/shilo-mcnamee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_shilomilo
„For the love of reading“ – Austin Lane – MISS POLLY
“A child who reads is an adult who thinks” – “The world belongs to those who read”
Artist: MISS POLLY – POLLY JOHNSTON
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artbymisspolly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artby_misspolly
„Poppies for the people“ – Austin Lane – MIKE MAKATRON & SPED
Artist: MIKE MAKATRON
Website: https://www.makatron.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMakatronArt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.makatron
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/mikemakatron
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrMakatronix
Artist: SPED – SPED ONE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sped.one
„The Gouldian Finch“ – West Lane 16 – D-V-ATE & JESSE BELL
Artist: D-V-ATE – DVATE – JIMMY DVATE
Website: https://jimmydvate.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_dvate
Artist: JESSE BELL – PROPER CREATIVE
Website: https://www.propercreative.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propercreativeNT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proper_creative
„Darwin“ – Austin Lane – TOM GERRARD & DAVID COLLINS
Artist: TOM GERRARD
Website: https://tom-gerrard.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.gerrard.art
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_gerrard_
Artsy: https://www.artsy.net/artist/tom-gerrard
Artist: DAVID COLLINS – PROPER CREATIVE
Website: https://www.propercreative.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propercreativeNT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proper_creative
DAVID COLLINS – Festival Director – Short Interview
INFOTHEK
Urban Art Event: DARWIN STREET ART FESTIVAL
Website: https://www.darwinstreetartfestival.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darwinstreetartfestival
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darwinstreetartfestival
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@darwinstreetartfestival8685
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/DarwinStArtFest
Photographer: MAZZANTI STREET ART
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mazzanti.street.art
Profile Page: https://vagabundler.com/culturists/mazzanti
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