There are several places to find street art in Newcastle, although it is not as widespread as in other cities. In the city centre there is a collection in Morgan and Newcomen streets.
Civic Lane near the old Civic Railway Station also has some interesting art works on the backs of some buildings.
Further afield, you can find some great pieces at Hamilton and Wallsend.
In addition to the street art, Newcastle has some amazing sculptures scattered around the city, so keep an eye out for them.
New Street Art March 2021
Street Art in Darby Street 
Street Art on Steel St 
Street Art on Steel St Newcastle
City Centre Street Art
Street Art Morgan St 
Motorbike Street Art 3 Morgan St 
Sushi Street Art Morgan St 
Bird Street Art 3 Morgan St Newcastle
14 Thorn St Newcastle 
Old Masonic Lodge 14 Thorn St Newcastle 
Street Art Thorn St Newcastle
Mosaic Laing Street Newcastle 
Mosaic Laing Street Newcastle 
Street Art Laing Street Newcastle
The Painter Street Art Union Lane Newcastle 
The Cleaner Street Art Union Lane Newcastle
Old Post Office Sculpture Cnr Hunter and Bolton Streets Newcastle 
Street Art 525 Hunter St 
Raging Bull Street Art TAFE NSW Hunter St 
David Bowie Street Art Hunter St. 
Wolf Street Art 424 King St Newcastle 
Skull Street Art 402 King St Newcastle 
Rear of Rydges Newcastle, Workshop Way 
Carpark Art 291 King St
Newcastle’s Pillar People
One of Newcastle’s initiatives to brighten up the city centre, is the Pillar People. These telecommunications pillars have been cleverly painted to represent local identities, or reflect the businesses they are located near.
There are over a dozen of them, see if you can find them all.
Pillar People Postman 
Pillar People Judge 
Groom in Penguin Suit 
Pillar People 
Pillar People Double Bass 
Super G 
Pillar People The Bride 
Pillar People The Bride 
Policeman and Dog Pillar People 
The Pillar People Chef 
The Pillar People Cnr Hunter and Watt Streets 
Waitress Pillar People 
Lord Mayor Joy Cumming Pillar People 
Pillar People Ice Skater 
Pillar People Ice Skater
Painted Power Boxes
In a similar initiative to the Pillar People, electrical boxes around the city have been decorated with nautical themes. They brighten up an otherwise dull box. Look for the amusing mice, painted on some.
Angelfish Power Box 
Angelfish Power Box 
Seal Power Box 
Power Box 
Penguin Power Box 
Penguin Power Box 
Deep Sea Power Box 
Angel Fish Power Box 
Hammerhead Shark Power Box 
Dolphin Power Box 
Octopus Power Box 
Yellow Roses Power Box 
White Roses Power Box 
White Roses Power Box 
Purple Roses Power Box 
BNB Powerbox 
Library Power Box 
Chinese Dragon Power Box 
Telephone Power Box 
Apartment Power Box 
Apartment Power Box 
Telephone Power Box 
Wally Wombat Power Box
Newcastle Sculptures
Climbers Sculptures 434 King St Newcastle 
Sculpture Evolution 1 Scott St Newcastle 
Paparazzi Sculpture 364 Hunter St Newcastle 
Joy Cummins Statue Lord Mayor of Newcastle 1974-84, and Australia’s first female Lord Mayor Civic Station
Destiny Monument
Located on Newcastle Harbour on Dyke Point, Carrington, the Destiny Monument is difficult to reach because of its location. Dyke Point is part of the Newcastle Port Authority’s operating area with no public access permitted. The closest viewpoint from land is the Honeysuckle Footpath at Honeysuckle, where you can look across the harbour to the statue.
This nine metre tall bronze statue commemorates the 200th anniversary of Newcastle Port operations and was inspired by the figureheads of early sailing ships.
Hamilton and Wallsend Street Art
Located further from the city centre, these art works a more difficult to get to, as you will need a car. If driving past them, they are worth a stop to admire, as they brighten up and add interest to otherwise dull buildings.
Elephant Street Art 8 Donald St, Hamilton 
Donald St Hamilton Opposite the Veterinary Clinic 
Donald St Hamilton Opposite the Veterinary Clinic 
Aboriginal Themed Artwork Smith Park 31 Boreas Rd, Hamilton North 
Aboriginal Themed Artwork Smith Park 31 Boreas Rd, Hamilton North 
Hofmann Engineering 44 Broadmeadow Rd, Broadmeadow 
Ye Olde Pub Artwork Cnr Metcalfe and Thomas Streets Wallsend
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