Northern Territory arts collaboration to culminate in community experience

A new Northern Territory arts initiative organised by Katherine Regional Arts in partnership with Activate Katherine, Katherine Town Council, and Katherine Community Project Association will culminate in a community showcase on Friday 25th August.

The Northern Territory Government has invested $105,000 to support the initiative, which celebrates the arts, people, and stories of the Big Rivers Region, while also activating Katherine and improving liveability in the town.

Notable street artists are beginning to transform the streets of Katherine today with murals to be created on buildings and walls on Railway Terrace and Katherine Terrace.

Artists - including Jimmy Bamble, Phoebe Paradise, Celeste Mountjoy (Filthy Ratbag), Jordan Pabs, Luke Baxter, Kamahi Djordan King, and Tilly Townsend - will be on the job for the next ten days.

Their works will be presented to the public at the inaugural K-Town Street Art event featuring live entertainment and activities for all ages.  Local historians will share stories about existing murals on a self-guided tour; and street eats will be available.

NT Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Chansey Paech notes “there are already a number of fabulous murals in Katherine, and these new works will add more interesting characters and stories to the collection.

“Street art is gaining in popularity across Australia and the world, and our Government is making sure Katherine keeps pace.”

For more information, visit activatekatherine.nt.gov.au/whats/k-town-street-art