Artists begin to transform the streets of Katherine today in a new initiative that will culminate in a community showcase next week.
Notable street artists are painting the town, with murals to be created on buildings and walls on Railway Terrace and Katherine Terrace.
Artists – including Jimmy Bamble, Phoebe Paradise, Celeste Mountjoy (Filthy Ratbag), Jordan Pabs, Luke Baxter, Kamahi Djordan King, and Tilly Townsend – will be on the job for the next ten days.
Their works will be presented to the public at the inaugural K-Town Street Art event featuring live entertainment and activities for all ages. Local historians will share stories about existing murals on a self-guided tour; and street eats will be available.
Organised by Katherine Regional Arts in partnership with Activate Katherine, Katherine Town Council, and Katherine Community Project Association; the showcase will be held from 6pm on Friday 25 August.
The Territory Labor Government has invested $105,000 to support the initiative, which celebrates the arts, people, and stories of the Big Rivers Region, while also activating Katherine and improving liveability in the town.
