Are you ready for Frankston's digital art future?
Since 2018, Frankston has played host to the annual Big Picture Fest, which has well and truly put the City on Victoria's street art map!
The Festival has transformed the city's skyline with large scale masterpieces from world renowned artists, adding to the local mural works and graffiti art that is splashed throughout the heart of the city.
Four years on, the city's collection now includes 40 mega murals. Each with its own story, artist and background. In March each year the collection grows again when the Big Picture Fest returns, bringing with it a world of new colour, shapes and movement.
As the collection grows, so do expectations. To amplify Frankston's the street art, the City has created a range of ways for you to experience the art your way. You may already know about the Street Art Walking Tours, which will include Twilight Tours from 26 November, but did you know that as summer hits you will have the opportunity to go beyond the wall with the new Augmented Reality (AR) and digital art experience ENCOUNTER?
These experiences and digital technologies are a first locally and are just the beginning of what is to come in the evolution of Frankston's street art scene. New and immersive experiences help people find, connect and grow with our city, leaving lasting impressions. How will you experience Frankston's street art?
Let your curiosity be rewarded this summer, check out Frankston's 'beyond the wall' experiences...
Street Art Walking Tours
Murals by local, national and international artists bring the city's buildings and laneways to life. Wander the streets on a Friday evening or Sunday morning or afternoon to discover iconic images of the Frankston's past, relive childhood imagery and celebrate Frankston's urban culture. Book a Street Art Walking Tour and be taken on a deep dive guided discovery into the stories behind the artworks and their talented creators.Digital Walking Tours
You can now experience street art independently with the newly launched Digital Walking Tours available on the Discover Frankston mobile app. Using iBeacon technology, Bluetooth signals will guide you through the city's streets and laneways to discover each artwork and the story behind the picture and the artist.
Take a sneak peak at the tour content with this feature on Melbourne's Murals depiction of Don Charlwood's 1965 novel 'All the Green Year'.
ENCOUNTER - The AR Scavenger Hunt Experience
It is time to ENCOUNTER the unexpected in Frankston City. Explore colour, movement and the city's playful hospitality in this augmented reality experience through the city. The streets and laneways all have secrets to reveal. Let's see what's beyond the wall.
This city centre styled scavenger hunt will be available until March 2022. Complete it before 31 December and be rewarded with local offers and try your chance at winning $500 of local vouchers!
Murals by local, national and international artists bring the city's buildings and laneways to life. Wander the streets with these digital experiences to discover iconic images of the Frankston's past, relive childhood imagery and celebrate Frankston's urban culture.
View Frankston's entire street art scene including maps in the Frankston City Guide and follow the trails to discover the artwork.
If you have little ones be sure to download the Street Art Explorers Program before you head out on your street art journey. If the kids complete all 6 activities in their booklet send in photo of it to
What you can expect to see..
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