March 2, 2023
Award-winning mural artist Joel Fergie – aka “The Zookeeper” – is coming to Kingaroy soon to start work on the region’s latest outdoor artwork.
But the Kingaroy project, which aims to reinvigorate Hector Munro Lane, also includes a great workshop opportunity for six of the region’s young artists!
South Burnett CTC will be hosting a mural workshop on March 11 with Joel at their graffiti wall next to the Youth Park in Somerset Street, Kingaroy.
The six artists selected will enjoy a hands-on experience with Joel as well as create a great new mural at the skate park.
Applications are invited from artists aged 12 to 24.
If you are interested in taking part in this great opportunity, email Kate McCormack at CTC by Tuesday, March 7.
Also include a photograph of any recent artwork you have created.
The six successful applicants will be notified by phone.
The workshop and laneway mural project is being sponsored by Stanwell’s Tarong Community Partnership Fund and auspiced by South Burnett Arts Inc.
- Related article: Mural Plan To Transform Laneway
UPDATE March 10: The workshop has been postponed to March 24 due to the weather.
