AlburyCBD Sets The Scene For Interactive Mural To Captivate Shoppers

The AlburyCBD Mural Project forms part of an AlburyCBD initiative aimed at creating high‑quality, visually engaging public artworks that encourage positive interaction, photography, and visitation, contributing to place identity and activation within the city.

“This has been a fantastic example of collaboration between three stakeholders that has led to improving pride and wellbeing in our community and providing employment opportunities for local artists,” Lauren Black, Executive Director, Murray Arts. “The talent in our community is outstanding and we’re proud to be able to showcase it.”

AlburyCBD promotes the businesses located within Albury’s Central Business District, highlighting local shopping, dining, accommodation, services, and facilitates, with marketing campaigns such as gift card programs, networking events, and engaging storytelling for both businesses and visitors. It operates as a voluntary committee within Albury Business Connect to showcase what makes the CBD thrive.

Earlier this month, artwork commenced in the Ritz Arcade walkway located at 481-483 Dean Street, selected for its high-foot-traffic area in the heart of the AlburyCBD.

The local artist commissioned for the project is Kristina Greenwood, a well‑established and experienced mural artist. “TINY BIG WORLD” is a series of three murals that are an interactive exploration of Albury’s native fauna and flora through a miniature lens. Each wall is conceptually connected however work alone as individual pieces for photographs.

A second mural is planned to commence next week, at Volt Lane Carpark Exterior wall on Volt Lane side of building, facing Selle Lane.

Tyson Savanah, also known as Father Marker, is a multidisciplinary artist whose public murals blend design thinking with narrative and place-making, tailoring each project to suit the physical and cultural context of the site.

A larger-than-life Tree Goanna (Lace Monitor, Varanus varius) will crawl up the wall, The Tree Goanna, or “Gugaa,” holds both cultural and ecological significance in the Albury region. As an important Wiradjuri totem, it symbolises strength, resilience, and connection to Country—values central to the intent of this work.

The project has been developed collaboratively by AlburyCBD (through Albury Business Connect) with assistance from Murray Arts and through consultation with AlburyCity Council and relevant asset owners to scope possible locations, approvals, and project oversight.

“When Albury Central merged with Chamber in 2016, all residual funding was carried into a ‘legacy fund’ account. This fund is to be used for a one-time project, something that brings long lasting attraction and vibrancy to the CBD,” Glen Robinson, General Manager, Albury Business Connect.

“Following an expression of interest (EOI) last year, we are excited to be able to deliver iconic artworks that reflect and promote the spirit of Albury. With a third location still planned, we can’t wait to share what’s to come.”