Art Murals to see in Stanthorpe’s CBD

Stanthorpe’s CBD is scattered with street art between boutique shopping and cafes.  The giant murals are  striking features and well worth seeking out.  Here’s where to find them…

Walking Tour…

Murals are listed below from north to south and can be seen on a walking tour beginning in Weeroona Park, walking along Lock Street and then down Maryland Street (the main street of Stanthorpe).

Tribute to Emergency Services

photo credit: Marek Knappe

This mural is a testament to the emergency services who protected the Granite Belt in the bushfires of 2019.

Artists: Zookeeper and Drapl
Location: Weerona Park, Stanthorpe

Put Yourself in the Picture Murals

photos credit: Marek Knappe

A series of fun murals are located along this alleyway, each designed for people to step into the scene and be pictured within the mural.

Artists: Kath Ives, Julie Brown, Susan Peters, Sarina Moncada, Alyssa Stabile

Location: In the alley between Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery and the Swimming Pool in Weeroona Park, Stanthorpe

Next to these Murals: Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery

photo by Leeroy Todd for Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival

Before you leave the murals in Weeroona Park, stop in at the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery.  It’s free entry and punches well above it’s weight for a small town gallery – must see!

Location: Weeroona Park, 56 Lock Street, Stanthorpe
Open: Weekends 10am – 1pm, Tuesday to Friday 10am – 4pm

Grow Together Mural

photo credit: Leeroy Todd for Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival

The central feature of this mural is The Sphinx rock formation in the nearby Girraween National Park.

Artists: Drapl and Treas
Location: Civic Centre, Lock Street, Stanthorpe

Backpackers Mural

photo credit: Leeroy Todd for Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival

This mural is a tribute to the thousands of backpackers who make Stanthorpe their temporary home every year.  Backpackers are an essential part of Stanthorpe’s economy as they bring many hands to carry out the important labour in Granite Belt orchards and vegetable fields.

Artist: Based on an original image by local artist Laurie Astill and brought to life with the assistance of local artists Dean Ford and Julie Brown

Location: Between Post Office and Guardian Pharmacy, 10 Maryland Street, Stanthorpe

Angelo Valiante Mural

photo credit: Leeroy Todd for Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival

“The mural depicts Angelo Valiante who turned 100 in in the month of completion. Mr Valiante was one of the first Italians to settle in Stanthorpe and the work pays homage to the Italian community that have made the region what it is today.” (source: Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery)

Artist: Guido van Helten
Location: Opposite the Post Office, Railway Street, Stanthorpe

The Brass Monkey

photo credit: Leeroy Todd for Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival

Almost right next to the Angelo Valiante is the famous little brass monkey – a tribute to Stanthorpe’s being the coldest town in Queensland and it’s popular tourist winter season referred to as ‘Brass Monkey Season’ TM.

The plaque reads: “in long ago wars artillerymen had a brass plate called a monkey, which sat alongside the canon. The plate held 30 cannonballs stacked pyramid-like, until on freezing nights the monkey would shrink and the balls would fall off, hence the expression ‘cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey’.”

Artist: Chris Humphrey
Location: Outside Stanthorpe Newsagency, 16 Maryland Street, Stanthorpe

The Italian Piazza

Step through a scene from Italy to enter the side entrance of the Bakery in Stanthorpe’s CBD Piazza (adjacent to NAB).

Location: The Piazza, Vixens Bakery, 13 Maryland Street, Stanthorpe

‘Gone with the Wind’ Toilets

Walk through the back of The Piazza between NAB and the Bakery to the public toilets on Farley Street. At the back of the toilets you’ll find a ‘Gone with the Wind’ movie inspired mural

Local Artists: Ben Moxham & Laurie Astill

Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Mural

photo credit: Leeroy Todd for Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival

A tribute to Stanthorpe’s major event, the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. It’s held every second year in Feb/March and is one of Queensland’s longest running festivals.

Artist: Drapl
Location: Next to Gracious Giving, 34 Maryland Street, Stanthorpe

 

Fromes Lane

photo credit: Marek Knappe

Location: Fromes Lane, Stanthorpe (access off Maryland Street)

Artworks at the Railway Station

On weekends, drop in to the historic Stanthorpe Railway station to see the gallery of local artists and dine in the quaint country style of the onsite cafe.

Open: Saturday & Sunday 9am – 2pm
Location: 18 Davadi Street, Stanthorpe

Also Check Out…

The Willy Wonka themed mural at Granite Belt Brewery, 5 minutes drive outside of Stanthorpe.