Illuminart Projection Installation

As the sun goes down, two of Maitland Streets buildings will come to life through the magic of projection mapping, highlighting their architectural features for one night only, during Narrabright

BIOGRAHPY – Illuminart
Illuminart Australia are a leading arts and technology company who design and develop projection and digital media for special events, public art and tourism.

Specialising in the creative content production and design for telling unique stories in light, using the magic of projection mapping.
Working across the disciplines of visual arts, architecture, and events, illuminart are Australia’s most experienced projection art directors.

The Sensory Garden

Dr. Bliss Cavanagh

Created by Dr. Bliss Cavanagh, the sensory garden is an immersive and magical multisensory experience for people of all ages and abilities. Bliss is a sensory-based artist, and expert in the design of sensory spaces backed by evidence-based research. Bliss creates large-scale, immersive multisensory installations that offer therapeutic benefits and support wellbeing.

‘Taking Flight’ – Neon Installations

Carla O’Brien – Neon Artist, Melbourne AUS

Carla O’Brien’s career as a visual artist began in 2009. Her primary medium is LED Neon Flex, a revolutionary replacement of traditional Glass Neon.

She creates awe-inspiring neon art installations now seen at festivals and events around Australia, and Internationally. Carla O’Brien’s art is interactive, joyful, imaginative and will take you on a colourful journey in the skies while remaining securely earth-bound.

3D Art Trail

Zest Events International

Zest Events International will return to Narrabright in 2023.

Their team of professional artists will create a trail of mend-bending 3D illusions over 3 big days in key locations through Maitland Street, Narrabri.

Watch the Artists bring the streets to life from Wednesday 15 – Friday 17, March, 2023 from 9.00am each day.

Explore the full trail, meet the artists, pose in the interactive artworks and snap some memorable moments over Friday 17th – and Saturday 18th March.

3D Art Trail Artist Biographies

Zac Craig aka @fiestaconcarne

Zac is an artist with many strings to his bow, he creates 3d chalk art, street paintings and drawings, he paints, sculpts, produces lino prints, teaches and is also an industrial designer. His friendly nature and wicked sense of humour combined with his patience and inspiring teaching methods are a winning combination for engaging audiences of all ages. Last year he created this great 3D block stack illusion … what will he do this year?

Rudy Kistler (Dorrigo, NSW)
Originally from Chicago USA, Rudy‘s art has taken him through America, Japan and now Australia. Rudy brings his life experiences to his artwork; his pavement art is wonderfully interactive and live art performances are engaging, whether he be creating complex 3D illusions, murals, or running workshops for budding young artists.

Leo Uribe aka @leour.illustrations

Leonardo Uribe is a Colombian-born painter, sculptor, graphic designer and illustrator.  He studied Fine Arts at the Universidad Industrial de Santander and has been working as a professional artist for more than 15 years. Leo has been living in Australia since 2009, he focuses his passion for art into showcasing 3D pavement art and murals

Solasta Kids Zone

Our littlest Narrabright’s will be thoroughly entertained by local children’s drama and arts teacher, Sarah Gleeson, owner of Solasta Performing Arts. For children aged from 0 – 4, the Solasta kids activity zone is a place for play, expression and fun for the little ones!

Narrabright Gaming Zone

Experience VR gaming through the latest in headset technology, giant Jenga and get your glow on at the Glow Stick station, at the Narrabright gaming zone.

Facepainting – Grace Mor and Heidi Gleeson

Local face paint artists, Grace Mor and Heidi Gleeson will be painting up a storm in the kids zone at Narrabright 2023 from 6.00 – 9.00pm

Chalk it Up! – 3D Chalk Art Workshop

ANZ Bank Rotunda

Children of all ages are encouraged join in on the art and express themselves in supervised chalk

Activities by Zest Events International. The artwork will grow as more people join in. The finished work will show what we can achieve together!

Neon Lantern Workshop

Make your own luminous paper lantern with a take home Neon LED light at Narrabright 2023.

Using 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and your imagination, each lantern is unique. The simple design is easy to make for adults and accompanied children.

Local artist, Chloe Tough will lead this workshop during Narrabright 2023.