Maitland Street Art
Maitland Australia in the New South Wales Hunter Valley has been adding to its collection of street art. The Maitland City Council has been active in promoting the placement of the artworks to brighten up some otherwise dull laneways and side streets. If you arrive by train the first artwork you see is the Welcome to Maitland sign opposite the train station.
Connecting High Street to The Levee and Hunter River
Located in lanes connecting the mall to the Levee, many of the works have a connectivity or flowing theme. Covering both sides of Preschool Lane,’ Passing On’ by Patrick Hunter represents the impact of humans on the environment.
Painted by Alex Umpel, ‘Take Me to the River’ located in Drill Hall Lane highlights Maitland’s unique relationship with the Hunter River and acts as a direct link between High Street and the riverside walk.
Created by Patricia Van Lubeck, ‘The New One’ is one of the original artworks installed between High street and the Levee.
Stillbury Lane
Other Street Art Around Maitland
Maitland’s history gets represented several times in Lee and Elgin Streets. Painted by Patricia Van Lubeck the Lee Street mural looks like a circuit board but actually represents the pipes and fittings of the gas works that previously occupied a nearby site.
Inspired by local scenery in Maitland and featuring a South Maitland Railway 10 Class Steam Engine hauling coal the mural located on the side of Hunter Studios at Elgin Street, the second mural was curated by Newcastle artist Mitch Revs.
The annual Maitland Aroma Festival which celebrates coffee and chocolate, along with local wine and many other types of local produce has its own mural. This mural can be found in the Riverside Carpark.
Maitland Riverside Plaza
Located in the underground carpark, these murals represent local birdlife.
Probably the original and most famous example of Maitland’s street art is the Indian Root Pill tin shed. Located on the road to Morpeth, it’s a local landmark because its distinctive colour stands out in the surrounding farmland.
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Oh, Maitland surely take their street art seriously! Love the dog mural and that one of the train … oh well actually they’re all beautiful!
It’s great that the local council is supporting this. Brightens up the side streets and deters graffiti
So nice when towns and cities cover blank spaces with art. Thanks for sharing. Allan
It’s a great trend in some Australian cities. As you say it really brighten up some otherwise dull side streets
Wonderful post!!!
Thankyou for reading. Pleased that you liked it
You’re most welcome 💙
A sensory overload. Delightful!
It really is, especially Stillsbury lane with the dinosaur and dog.
Thanks for sharing these. Always good to see more art on the streets.
You are right, always great to see dull streets brightened up.
I find street art fascinating, and this collection certainly did not disappoint! Such talented artists in and around Maitland.
It’s a great way to add to a town’s attraction. More places are doing it to attract people. As you said, the local talented artists get exposure too
These are great, I love street art/murals. thanks for sharing
Pleased that you liked it. Street art really brightens things up.