Transforming vacant shopfronts into vibrant, inspiring spaces as designed by local artists in our region.
AlburyCity is breathing new life into our city streets with the Vacant to Vibrant initiative, which has transformed empty shopfronts into striking works of art. Through this creative project, local artists have reimagined unused spaces as colourful canvases, turning vacant windows into eye-catching visual stories.
Installed across the Albury CBD, these vibrant artworks reflect the uplifting theme "Imagine the Possibilities", inviting passersby to see opportunity, creativity, and potential in every corner of our city. The designs spark curiosity, showcase regional talent, and help revitalise key retail spaces by enhancing the atmosphere and encouraging investment.
Vacant to Vibrant is part of the Albury Retail Action Plan and supports our vision to keep Albury thriving as a vibrant regional hub. We’re proud to celebrate our local artists and bring art into everyday spaces for the whole community to enjoy.
Take a stroll through town and discover the possibilities, right there on our shopfronts.
Property owners of vacant shopfronts in the Albury LGA are invited to submit their expression of interest for a free installation of a selected artist design as part of AlburyCity's Vacant to Vibrant project.
Hollie Kelley is a multi-disciplinary artist living and working on Dhudhuroa Country. Best known for her intricate portraits of nature and finely detailed patterns, her practice has recently grown to include large-scale murals that celebrate the natural world on an immersive scale.
Lucy Smyth is a Dublin-born multidisciplinary artist based in Northeast Victoria, working across illustration, painting, and textile art. A natural storyteller, she studied Film and Television Production, graduating in 2010. During her studies she developed a strong interest in storyboarding and visual narrative.
Kirrily Anderson is an Australian artist renowned for her evocative visual storytelling through intricate works on paper and striking public murals. Trained as a graphic designer, she relocated from Melbourne to Chiltern in North East Victoria in 2017, drawing inspiration from the region’s natural beauty and layered history.
Bella Taylor is an Australian multimedia artist whose work fuses graffiti-inspired aesthetics with bold colour, movement, and experimentation. Drawing influence from street art, pop culture, and her everyday surroundings, Taylor’s expressive style spans painting, sculpture, and digital media.
Melanie Learson is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, researcher, and consultant specialising in creative co-design and public engagement. With a background in media production, public art, and teaching, she brings a unique, integrated approach to art-making that centres community collaboration.