Art After Dark Trail

Next date: Monday, 11 December 2023 | 01:00 PM to Thursday, 29 February 2024 | 11:59 PM

In celebration of Campbelltown Central Business District’s iconic Public Art and the 2023 Festival of Fishers Ghost, we bring you the Art After Dark Trail, an Augmented Reality Public Art program.

This tour invites people of all ages to take a stroll across our amazing city and to learn more about the thriving artists, cultures and stories connected to Campbelltown.

Art Trail Artwork Locations

Featuring colossal local artworks by nationally acclaimed artists across five sites in Campbelltown CBD, you'll discover at: 

'Breathing Life' by Victoria Garcia and Bayvick Lawrance

Located in Patrick St, Campbelltown

"The act of breathing connects us to all living things. The animation is a meditative exploration of this interconnection between living things and the relationship between nature and the built environment. The slow, rhythmic motion evokes a life force moving through the architecture, encouraging audiences to momentarily connect with the work through their own breath."

Victoria Garcia, Contemporary Artist
Commissioned by Campbelltown Arts Centre for the 2023 Festival of Fisher Ghost, presented by Campbelltown City Council. This initiative is proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Culture Up Late Western Sydney program.

'Three Mobs' by Jason Wing

Located at Corner of Queen St and Dumaresq St, Campbelltown

"The AR extension of "Three Mobs" engages young audiences by creating a magical experience, transforming and extending our definition of murals and public art. I tried to create a sense of movement and motion with my two-dimensional mural however the limitations could not reach my full vision. AR allows me to move beyond physical limitations and capture my intended spiritual essence." 

Jason Wing, Contemporary Artist
Commissioned by Campbelltown Arts Centre, produced by Film Motion with soundscapes by Kade Valja for Campbelltown City Council 2023 Fishers Ghost Festival. This initiative is proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Culture Up Late Western Sydney program.

'Raw Undoings' by Danielle Mate

Located at Carberry Lane, Campbelltown

"The AR experience will add another layer to my mural. In its 2D form my work is painterly with movement, the AR will enhance this by cleverly adding more depth and additional elements not visible in the artwork's static form."

Danielle Mate, Contemporary Artist
Commissioned by Campbelltown Arts Centre, produced by Film Motion with soundscapes by Kade Valja for Campbelltown City Council 2023 Fishers Ghost Festival. This initiative is proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Culture Up Late Western Sydney program. 

'Forum Q' by Feras Shaheen

Located at Forum Q, Corner of Lithgow St and Queen St, Campbelltown

"Forum Q is heavily inspired by battles which play a big part of the street dance community in Australia. This AR piece activates Forum Q to highlight the original elements of hip hop commonly seen at street dance battles locally and around the world. DJ Hungry Jack on the decks spinnin for you tonight while MC Feras creates the loud hype for dancers Tango and Lisa Crowe as they show you the freshest moves in town. Let's get it!"

Feras Shaheen, Contemporary Artist
Commissioned by Campbelltown Arts Centre for the 2023 Festival of Fisher Ghost, presented by Campbelltown City Council. This initiative is proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Culture Up Late Western Sydney program.

Lead Artist and MC: Feras Shaheen Dancers: Lisa Crowe and Naethiel Elija (Tango) DJ and Music: Jackson Garcia (Hungry Jack).  

'Spinning the Fire Sutra' by Savanhdary Vongpoothorn

Located at Anzac Lane, Campbelltown

"The interactive element to my mural will provide viewers with context and information about my art work. By introducing the text element of the Fire Sutra viewers will understand the core concept of this work. I hope that when people interact with the mural in this way they can feel they are part of the artwork, and the quality they bring to AR is a creative act. AR will allow more people to appreciate and engage with a work of art. It is more inclusive and accessible to the masses, as apposed to creating an art work exclusively for art goers who visits galleries."

Savandhary Vongpoothron, Contemporary Artist
Commissioned by Campbelltown Arts Centre, produced by Film Motion with soundscapes by Richard Johnson for Campbelltown City Council 2023 Fishers Ghost Festival. This initiative is proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Culture Up Late Western Sydney program.

Soundscape Produced/Recorded/Mixed/ edited and Mastered by Richard Johnson [field recordings: thunder, wind, water, bell birds and casuarina trees; Gamelan gongs; gong like plucked fences, plus Richard Johnson's soprano saxophone in a water tank in Namadgi National Park].
Vocals and Buddhist Chant and Loatian Khen by Mungsamai Vongpoothron.

Download: Art After Dark Trail Map(PDF, 416KB)

Accessing the Art Trail

Didn't have a chance to check out the trail during the 2023 Festival of Fisher's Ghost?

You are in luck!

The Augmented Reality (AR) technology will be live until the end of February 2024. All you have to do is visit one of the five art locations, bring your android or apple phone and scan the QR code on location.

Official Trail Booklet

Learn all about how to complete this augmented reality trail plus find out about the incredible public artworks and the artists behind them by downloading the official Art After Dark Booklet(PDF, 4MB)

Food Map

Want to stop for a bite to eat while enjoying our CBD's public art coming to life?

We have you covered with a full list of Fred's Fave Street Eats(PDF, 440KB)  that are within walking distance of the trail. 

Hot tips AR technology is only available to android or apple phone users Make sure your phone is fully charged and installed with the latest updates Be sure not to look at your phone while walking or crossing roads, our artworks are close to many busy roads and streets and we want you to be safe! Prepare to be amazed as you witness our iconic artworks come to life through your screen.

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The Art After Dark Trail is proudly funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Culture Up Late Program.

The project is produced by Film Motion in partnership with local artists, Campbelltown Arts Centre and Campbelltown City Council

When

Location

The trail includes five locations across the Campbelltown CBD. Refer to Art Trail Map for specific locations.

Campbelltown CBD, Campbelltown, 2560