Frankston’s legendary street art festival did not disappoint in 2022. 

Internationally renowned artists took it up a notch, masterfully creating bold, bright and powerful pieces that not only transformed the spaces they were in, but also triggered the start of meaningful conversations and personal transformations which will last for generations. 

The City is now home to over 50 amazing artworks; from murals that tower over the skyline to storytelling pieces that take you back to a moment in history or forward to a future possibility, there is movement on the walls that beckons all ages to explore and discover. 

You may have heard that Frankston’s weekly Street Art Walking Tours won GOLD in the 2021 Australian Street Art Awards for Best Street Art Tour – well, they lived up to the hype across the festival week. The fully-booked 90-minute tours, led by local guides took attendees on a journey to discover all of the city’s best street art – both existing artwork and the ones in progress. They got to see first hand how the artworks were created, learn about the mode of application, gain an insight into the stories behind the artistic inspirations, and some event got to have a chat to an artist in action.  

The Block Party took over Thompson Lane on the Friday night; as street artists, live bands and food trucks turned the city's most central laneway into a hive of lights, music, laughter and creativity.

It is easy to see why Frankston is starting to be recognised as one of Greater Melbourne’s must-see street art destinations. The city centre has been truly transformed into an eclectic mix of art, culture, retail and hospitality. The creative energy in the city beckons everyone to come and join the celebration.

And the transformation isn't over yet. The Big Picture Fest and Block Party will return from 20-26 March 2023. Stay-tuned for more details as they are released. 

Download the map of locations of existing and new artwork here: The Big Picture Fest Map