GRAFF STREET supports graffiti and street art collaborations in and around Melbourne, Australia. This creative coalition emerged from a thirteen-year-old artist-run initiative called tbC based in Belgrave, east of Melbourne. Members of tbC painted walls along laneways and bike paths and at train stations and skate parks in partnership with councils, statutory authorities, traders and township groups. While tbC has come to a natural conclusion, its graffiti and street art projects have not. Today GRAFF STREET supports a growing list of projects and painters. It also supports a growing list of filmmakers, photographers and sound artists who help us document these projects.

 

The Blacksmiths Way Graffiti and Street Art Project is a collaborative public art project based in Belgrave, an outer eastern suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Blacksmiths Way is a 400m laneway behind the Belgrave shops alongside the township's train line. The project was seeded in 2015 by an artist-run initiative called tbC. For many years tbC's studio was part of the shops that back onto Blacksmiths Way. In 2015 member artists began painting the studio's rear walls. This practice grew to include the rear walls of all the shops along the laneway. The success of The Blacksmiths Way Graffiti and Street Art Project has revived the 1980s and 90s painting culture in and around Belgrave, attracting many original graffiti writers and painters back to the site. Locals love the project, and people from all over Melbourne travel to see the works. Click the image above to view a short film about the earlier version of the project.

 

The 2023 refresh of The Blacksmiths Way Graffiti and Street Art Project includes graffiti, street, stencil and installation artists, and yarn bombers. We are also keen to feature sticker artists. The project has dedicated a wall for slaps and welcomes worldwide sticker artists to participate.

The Blacksmiths Way Graffiti and Street Art Project is a collaborative public art project based in Belgrave, an outer eastern suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Blacksmiths Way is a 400m laneway behind the Belgrave shops alongside the township's train line. The project was seeded in 2015 by an artist-run initiative called tbC. For many years tbC's studio was part of the shops that back onto Blacksmiths Way. In 2015 member artists began painting the studio's rear walls. This practice grew to include the rear walls of all the shops along the laneway. The success of The Blacksmiths Way Graffiti and Street Art Project has revived the 1980s and 90s painting culture in and around Belgrave, attracting many original graffiti writers and painters back to the site. Locals love the project, and people from all over Melbourne travel to see the works.

Application closing dates are in AEST - American Samoa time zone (GMT-11) aka the earliest time zone on the planet.

Applications for Shipping close - May 22 (Mon)

- Application for Printing close - June 23 (Fri)

No data other than what you provide is collected.

The information is used to help keep track of the submissions only as this project is being managed by one person.

This also makes it easier to create the artist profile on the website. Plus keep track of number of artists and countries.

No, applications can be completed without needed to submit any of the artwork. The application form collects only basic information about who you are and how you are sending your stickers/designs.

We have two shipping locations available. (be sure to check the closing dates for this option)

1. Direct to Australia.
2. Ship to the USA. Thanks to the support of @drawmearobot you can ship to the USA if it is cheaper. You only have you pay the shipping cost to the USA! A collection will be made in the USA with Artdecypher will cover the shipping cost to Australia in a bulk shipment.

Yes! Artdecypher's own Rukz One has offered to print stickers that are sent vial email to help reduce shipping costs. We can't guarantee perfect quality on all designs sent through but are happy to explore this method to help you out.

png, jpeg, pdf, psd, ai are the more commonly used files although Rukz One can work with most file types.

We will reach out if there is an issue.

The approximate size is around 7.5 x 7.5cm / 3 x 3 inch. This may vary depending on numerous factors during the production process.

The site is a metal door that will be sanded and buffed ready for a clean application of the stickers.

All extra stickers will be either added to trades or slapped up around Melbourne. In both instances you will be credited for your work.

We will not gain any financial benefits from your designs or use them outside of the indented purpose.

All types of stickers are welcomed to be submitted. Eggshells, hand drawns, Label 228's, character stickers... If it's a sticker you are more than welcome to send it through.