Urban murals
Council is working with local artists as part of an annual mural program. We commission new works featuring our native plants and animals, bushland, waterways and aspects of creating healthy, liveable communities.
The 2026 Mural Program is now open until 30 October 2026
We are seeking applications from mural artists from within Greater Sydney, with a special invitation to First Nations artists.
Mural locations
- Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden Education Centre, St Ives.
- St Ives Showground Café.
2026 theme
This year’s murals will follow the theme of Connecting Community, celebrating the ways people across Ku-ring-gai come together to care for our environment and create a more sustainable future.
One artist will be chosen for each location, with the murals to be completed by December 2026.
How to apply
- Download the application guidelines 2026 Mural Application Guidelines(PDF, 497KB)
- Read the terms and conditions before you apply.
- Apply below
Apply now
Completed murals
2025
Roseville Chase Oval
Celebrates the theme “Where water flows, life grows – Ku-ring-gai’s creeks and the wildlife that call them home”, highlighting the native plants and animals that depend on our local waterways and encouraging the community to help protect local creeks through simple actions such as disposing of rubbish responsibly, avoiding pesticides and synthetic fertilisers, and preventing weeds from spreading into bushland.
Artist Brode Compton of Blackbook Ink drew on the surrounding waterways and local environment to highlight the connection between water, wildlife and place.
West Pymble Bicentennial Park
Artists Merindah Funnell and Dr Emma Hicks have collaborated for over six years, building a practice grounded in community consultation, cultural protocols and deep respect for Country. Merindah is a proud Tubba-Gah Wiradjuri and English woman, born on Dharawal Country. Emma is a Sydney-based artist, writer and educator of Gamilaroi and European heritage.
2024
Lindfield Village Green car park
This murals focuses on working together as a community and reducing our emissions through active transport and cycling. The mural sits next to newly-installed bike racks. .
Artist James Gulliver Hancock is a well-travelled illustrator known for his playful style. He has worked on major projects around the globe, seeing his work appear on everything from walls to train carriages, clothing, billboards and animations. James thrives on collaboration and creating projects that engage with all walks of life.
2023
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden visitor centre
This beautiful, bold artwork features flora and fauns of the surrounding gardens. "We hope to inspire a moment of reflection and appreciation upon the sheer beauty of nature at our doorstep. In the process merging the natural world into the built environment."
About the artists
- Grant Molony: His work consists of detailed ink, acrylic with hits of watercolour. Portraits and animals are a constant theme amidst his practice.
- Jason Goulding: Jason’s work is created using organic and detailed linework brought together with colour and shape, using acrylics, ink, timber and resin.
St Ives Showground gate 4
The birds and flowers in this mural are prominent within the surrounding bushland and give viewers a snapshot into the inhabitants amongst them.
Artist Reuben Boughtwood
Reubszz - is a Sydney based artist, originally from Aoeteroa New Zealand. He approaches his work from a realistic standpoint and where possible likes to reference his own photographs in his paintings.
Artist at work
View public art photo gallery
*Artists went through an application process assessed by a judging panel consisting of both Council and community art representatives.