Past Project: Blank Canvas – Celebrating 30 years

Overview

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location: AMP Lane, Albury

On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Murray Arts transformed AMP Lane into a vibrant, bustling hub of colour, texture, and community connection for Blank Canvas – a special celebration marking our 30th anniversary supporting regional arts and creative industries.

Designed to welcome everyone from absolute beginners to professional artists, the laneway came alive as hundreds of community members stopped by to dive into nine interactive creative stations.

A Laneway Alive with Creativity

Throughout the day, AMP Lane buzzed with hands-on activity, laughter, and shared inspiration. Participants of all ages explored a diverse array of pop-up experiences and creative stations, including:

• Weaving with Aunty Trish and Aunty Carol: Gathering at the Pop-Up Gallery to learn traditional First Nations weaving techniques.
• Pub Choir: Filling the air with collective harmony inside Temperance & General bar (T&G.)
• Recycled Maker’s Space: Teaming up with Kurt the Cat to transform repurposed treasures into imaginative sculptures and collages.
• Cupcake Painting & Pop-Up Exhibitions: Exploring sweet culinary art and discovering fresh mediums alongside guest artists like Georgia from The Paint Yard.
• Tiny Art Treasure Hunt: Sending eager explorers scouring the lane to spot hidden bright red, yellow, blue, and green envelopes containing tiny art to take home!
• Spontaneous Storytelling: Teaming up with Booktique to spin quick micro-tales and fill our community story wall.
• Halloween Trinket Making: Collaborating with Carma outside Nocturnal Birdie to craft custom spooky charms and keepsakes.
• Community Mural, Flower Power & More: Leaving a tangible mark on the shared collaborative boards and floral installations.

Community Spirit in Action

The success of Blank Canvas was a true testament to the collaborative spirit of the Albury-Wodonga region. We extend our warmest thanks to all our incredible local partners, participating businesses, and guest creatives who helped activate the space – including Albury CBD, The Cat’s Pyjamas, Silver Wing Collective Studio, Stowaway Inspirations, and Wodonga TAFE, for their wonderful support on the day.

Hearing the joy of participants expressing how much it meant to dive in, try something new, and simply play made it a truly heartwarming experience. Thank you to everyone who stepped into the lane, shared their creative spark, and celebrated 30 years of Murray Arts with us. Here’s to keeping the creativity flowing across our region for decades to come!

Blank Canvas Photo Album