Waverley Council and LGBTQ+ health organisation ACON are calling for community feedback on the shortlisted designs for the development of a site-specific public artwork in Marks Park, Tamarama. The permanent memorial is to acknowledge the victims and survivors of an epidemic of homophobic and transphobic violence estimated to have claimed the lives of more than 88 gay men and transgender women across NSW between 1970 and 2000. Several of these crimes took place in Marks Park on the Bondi coastline and were documented in Greg Callaghan’s 2007 true crime book, Bondi Badlands and Duncan McNab’s 2 ..read more

Are you a graffiti or mural artist with a desire to express yourself on Sydney’s most famous public canvas? Well Waverley Council are looking for the next crop of artists to come and paint the Bondi Beach Graffiti Wall – and applications close soon (15th April 2020). Painting will commence in July. This link to the council website has all the details and forms you need to apply: https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/arts_and_culture/bondi_beach_sea_wall If you are fortunate, your work could be seen by millions of tourists each year. And remember – if you don’t ask – you don’t get ..read more

Everyone was shocked when ELK (artist Luke Cornish) stencilled his Welcome to Bondi panel in late July 2019. The panel depicts 24 Border Force ‘soldiers’ in paramilitary/riot gear holding semiautomatic weapons – with WELCOME TO BONDI lettered in a Soviet-style font across the top. This represents the 24 Asylum Seekers who have committed suicide in Australian onshore/offshore detention camps since 2010. Now the Graffiti wall at Bondi Beach has always been used for social issues (refugees, marine conservation etc) and Luke has a history of painting confronting pieces – his 2016 – Capitalist Pi ..read more

Waverley Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for a public artwork about mermaids for design and installation in the South Park overlooking Bondi Beach. Background/Context Mermaids hold a special place in the heart of Bondi locals. In 1960, two mermaid statues were famously erected without permission on the large rock of Ben Buckler by artist Lyall Randolph. The sculptures were much loved landmarks, but they were also subject of university pranks, and fierce coastal conditions. Mermaid Lynette (modelled after Olympian Lynette Whillier) was never seen again after being swept off the r ..read more

Bondi is showing its support of WorldPride with three panels on the wall. Bondi is host to visitors and parties during this exciting event! The LGBTIQ flagThe Trans FlagAnd a very Instagrammable Rainbow ..read more

It’s been a while – due to COVID some of the panels have stayed up for three years instead of the normal six months! Well Waverley council have just announced that they are now inviting artists of all calibres to apply to paint a mural on the Sea Wall. Artists may also apply to paint the protective concrete blocks lining Campbell Parade and across South Bondi Park. Artists may apply for up to ten blocks to create a body of work. Artists can apply HERE ..read more

Whilst COVID-19 has reduced the amount of new art on the sea wall to a trickle, it’s not all bad news! The basketball courts on the corner of Mitchell Street and Blair Street in North Bondi have just had a series of FRESH new panels painted – by artists such as Mulga The Artist and Reubzz – so CHECK them out! Sydney’s Rooster? – Mulga The ArtistReubzzKaina Morais – Native Soul ..read more

Waverley Council is calling on artists to register their interest in developing a concept for a new permanent artwork at the North Bondi kid’s pool. Registrations of interest are open to all artists, architects, landscape architects, designers, craft persons and community groups interested in creating a site-specific artwork. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said the project will provide a significant opportunity for the arts community to showcase their talents in an iconic location. “We are pleased to provide this exciting opportunity to support artists during the wake of COVID-19 and demo ..read more

Following discussions with the Minister for Health and Medical Research, Brad Hazzard, the Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, today announced strict new ‘Swim & Go’ and ‘Surf & Go’ measures at Bondi and Bronte beaches and ‘Surf & Go’ at Tamarama Beach. The measures will provide a safe way for local surfers and experienced ocean swimmers to exercise safely in the water. The measures have a strong emphasis on social distancing. https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/top_link_pages/news_and_media/council_news/news/corona/waverley_council_announces_swim_and_go_and_surf_and_go_measures_at_bond ..read more

The Bondi Beach Sea Wall is open to artists of all calibres. Artists seeking permission to paint a mural must submit an application online. To support the diverse and dynamic character of Bondi, the artworks on the Bondi Beach Sea Wall are constantly changing. Each panel on the Sea Wall is allocated for a six month time period. Applications to create a work on the Sea Wall for summer 2020 will be accepted until Friday 6 September. Applications must be received before Friday 6 September for painting across summer 2020. For further information, please contact Waverley Council’s Vi ..read more