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18 MAY - 8 JUNE
Artists Painting!
Darwin City and Northern Suburbs
Get out and check out the artists while they're creating masterpieces!
Most artists work in the morning and evening, avoiding the hottest part of the day.
Get on your bike, grab a Beam e-scooter, or just go for a walk!
Check out the map and artist schedule to plan your journey.
10 - 30 may
Exhibition: 'Home #1' by Emma Stocker
UNTiTLED Gallery & Studio, 3/1 Caryota Court
Coconut Grove
HOME #1, marks Emma's return to solo exhibiting, with drawings of sound and self contextualised by environment and movement. Her TRANSIT pieces were drawn in motion, in a ute, where she ponders being ‘at home’ - in oneself, in humanity, taking risks, consuming, whilst aware of impermanence and lasting impacts.
Exhibition opening: 10 May, 5pm
18 MAY - 8 JUNE
DSAF Nighttime Hub @ Bustard Town
Nuttall Place, Darwin City
During DSAF we're teaming up with the newest hotspot in town! Head to Bustard Town throughout the festival for great tunes, excellent pizza and drinks and some art too!
Check back here for more information about Bustard Town gigs during the festival.
SATURDAY 18 MAY
Pop-up art at BASSINTHEGRASS
If you're heading along to the Top End's most epic music festival make sure to check out our pop-up wall.
Artists KBAR and Tropgoblin will be painting at BASS. Stop by, say hello and watch these incredible artists at work.
SATURDAY 18 MAY
Drawing Sound Workshop
$35 | 10:30 - 11:30am | UNTiTLED Gallery & Studio
3/1 Caryota Court, Coconut Grove
Be guided in interpreting sound to create individualised abstract drawings.
This workshop may be useful for practicing artists to explore abstract expressions and new approaches in their work, or for anyone wishing to explore their creativity and engage with their world through drawing and sound.
Materials provided.
THURSDAY 23 MAY
DSAF at the movies
'Exit Through The Gift Shop'
+ 'Hivemind'
(locally produced short film)
$10 - $18 | 7pm | Deckchair Cinema, Jervois Rd, Darwin City
'Hivemind'
A short film exploring Darwin’s youth counterculture through skateboarding and art. Highlighted by its locally made soundtrack, hivemind explores life in Darwin through the perspective of young adults. Showcasing both its beauty and its edges respectively.
'Exit Through the Gift Shop'
"The incredible true story of how the world's greatest Street Art movie was never made...Banksy is used to fiercely guarding his identity to avoid prosecution, so it was perhaps no surprise when he refused to be filmed by an eccentric French shop owner named Thierry Guetta.
Live painting from artist Tayla Broekman and others.
FRIDAY 24 MAY
Off Cuts Group Show
10th Anniversary (year 16)
FREE! | 6-10pm | Qubit, 7 Harriet Place, Darwin City
DSAF is teaming up with Don Whyte Framing to co-host the legendary Off Cuts Exhibition for the (5th) 10th anniversary of this wonderful exhibition that will include many of Darwin's best-known artists as well as some previous DSAF artists.
50% of all sales will go to charity.
Join us on the evening of the 24th of May for this FREE event, which is also the introduction of a new exciting gallery art space Qubit, located where the iconic Mayfair Gallery used to be!
As per Off Cuts tradition bring a plate of nibbles to share
(no cheese and biscuits)
The exhibition will run from 24 May - 9 June.
Artists who want to take part in the exhibition can collect a canvas from Don Whyte Framing during opening hours. All are welcome to take part. Canvases are to be dropped back at Don's by the 15th of May
Off Cuts will run from 24 May - 9 June, open weekends only.
saturday 25 May
HIP HOP PARTY @ HAPPY YESS
$15 | 7pm - 1am | Happy Yess, 12 Smith st, Darwin City
Catch some of Darwin's top DJs, MCs, and even a live band - at Happy Yess!
With a live rap Cypher with Za Za Zoo, and performances from Riley P, Kuya James, Paccrecord$, Jordan Choo, and CLINK.
This will be one of the best places to see the raw talent in the Darwin Scene!
saturday 25 & sunday 26 May
DSAF Graffiti Writing Masterclass
FREE!
This FREE workshop will take place over two days (3 hours each day)
and will be facilitated by Newcastle's UP&UP who's expert team will ensure an immersive experience, fostering both skill development and active participation in Darwin's street art community.
There are only 6 places available for this exciting opportunity and EOI's are open until 15 April.
Please note: you must be based in the Northern Territory to be eligible for this workshop.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS WORKSHOP ARE NOW CLOSED.
This project is supported by the Regional Arts Fund
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SATURDAY 1 JUNE
Sugarbag x DSAF Block Party
The Sweet Honey Collective
FREE! | 6pm-12am | Corner of Spain Place and Austin Lane, Darwin City
Experience the sweet melting pot of art, inclusivity, and joy at the intersection of Street Art and Rainbow culture.
"The Sweet Honey Collective" is a vibrant street party co-produced by the Darwin Street Art Festival and the Sugarbag Festival, set against the backdrop of Darwin's iconic Austin Lane.
This unique block party is a collaborative effort that celebrates the unity of diverse arts and cultures. Designed as a sweet melting pot, the event features an incredible lineup of burlesque and drag performers, DJs, singers, and artists, inviting attendees into an unforgettable evening of live performances, art installations, and interactive experiences.
SUNDAY 2 JUNE
Sugarbag X DSAF Skate & Paint
FREE | 3-6pm | Leanyer Recreation Park
This inclusive LAUNCH Darwin event encourages the community to engage with street art and skating, offering a platform to have a go and get creative on Larrakia Land.
"Sugar Bag X DSAF Skate & Paint" is a special edition of the regular Babes Paint jam with a skating option added! It's the perfect place to try something new and work on your skills. Get tips from Darwin Skate School or Babes Paint Darwin.
Skate & Paint is for LGBTQIA+ community, females, and allies of all gender expression.
This event is for ages 12+.
Image courtesy of Babes Paint Darwin
WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE
Artist Talk - Tangi Street Art Festival
FREE | 5:30pm | Bustard Town Bandroom
DSAF is very excited to be welcoming members of the Tangi Street Art Festival to our 2024 festival as part of our ongoing cultural exchange program.
Join us for an informal artist talk with the Tangi artists. The artists will share their experiences, inspirations, and challenges in creating street art in Bali, and the story of the annual Tangi Festival, with Ika Yuliana (ID), a cultural producer and community researcher from Indonesia.
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SATURDAY 8 JUNE
DSAF Closing Party
Tropidelica - The Lounge of Luminescence
FREE! | 8pm | Bustard Town
(entry via Nuttall Plc)
From the freshly painted streets of Darwin enter the Luminescent Lounge as Femme Funkale lights up the Darwin Street Art Festival's closing party at Bustard Town.
For one special night only Femme Funkale brings a bioluminescent botanical dance party to celebrate the way public art lights up our daily lives.
Presented by Femme Funkale in collaboration with Darwin Street Art Festival and Bustard Town.
