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Portrait of Lisa King
Photo: Nicole Reed
22 March — 24 March 2024
Benalla Town Hall
The Last Bite offers an unparalleled sensory journey as you step into this pop-up adventure that seamlessly weaves together art, gastronomy, and music. Street artist Lisa King and local producer Mark Foletta present a unique culinary and artistic experience as they take over and transform the magnificent Benalla Town Hall in a way unseen or experienced since its construction in 1883. This experience promises an indelible blend of flavours, melodies and visuals. Set against the historical charm of Benalla Town Hall, this transformative event invites attendees to immerse themselves in King’s artistry while savouring an exquisite culinary journey, defying conventional limits, and celebrating creativity and culture in one seamless experience.
King’s journey, marked by resilience and creativity, will unfold in her unique artistic style, making a powerful statement on the Town Hall’s canvas. This exhibition not only showcases Lisa’s artistic evolution but also aims to inspire and resonate with the local community.
Additionally King is a featured artist of the returning Benalla Street Art Festival and will be repainting over her 2018 mural on Bridge Street East.
How to experience
Friday 22 March, 7—10.30PM
Benalla Town Hall, 82 Nunn Street
The evening will feature a multiple course degustation dinner featuring local produce sourced by Foletta and accompanied by perfectly paired wines, music and a fully immersive art installation
Cost: $200
Bookings essential. To reserve your place, CLICK HERE
Saturday 23 March, 7—10PM
Benalla Town Hall, 82 Nunn Street
Saturday night features drinks and canapes utilising local produce sourced by Foletta and accompanied by perfectly paired wines, music and an immersive art installation.
Cost: $50
Bookings essential. To reserve your place, CLICK HERE
Sunday 24 March, 4—6PM
Benalla Town Hall, 82 Nunn Street
Vault Magazine’s Grace Sandles will lead a panel discussion on Sunday afternoon with artist Lisa King and local producer Mark Foletta about their collaborative The Last Bite exhibition project. The pair will be accompanied by some of the other local sustainable producers that helped to contribute produce to the event. The discussion will no doubt meander over many topics, including the future of food, innovative sustainable farming practices, where creativity is found and the link between art and gastronomy. Visitors will have a last chance to wander the exhibition, curated by Eddie Zammit, as part of the Benalla Street Art Festival 2024.
Cost: This is a FREE event
Bookings essential. To reserve your place, CLICK HERE
About the Artist
Born: 1981, Adelaide, Australia
Lives and works: Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne-based self-taught artist Lisa King began her artistic journey in Adelaide, where she pioneered as a female voice in the male-dominated graffiti scene. Overcoming barriers, she became one of the first women to significantly influence urban art, leaving a lasting impact on her hometown. Now residing in Melbourne, Lisa has transformed into a sought-after commissioned muralist, gaining acclaim for her expansive public artworks locally and globally. Her resilient and creative narrative unfolds in a distinctive artistic style, solidifying her as a standout figure in the contemporary art scene.
About the Benalla Street Art Festival
Recognised as Australia’s leading regional street art destination, Benalla boasts an array of murals crafted by renowned artists such as Adnate, Dvate, Claire Foxton, Justine McAllister, Rone, and Guido van Helten. International talents like Choq and INSANE51 from Europe, as well as Elle and Lauren YS from the United States, have also left their mark on this regional town.
After a break of five years, largely due to the global COVID pandemic, the event is making a popular return to rejuvenate the community. Under the guidance of the new experienced curator, Eddie Zammit, the Festival has been rebranded simply as the Benalla Street Art Festival. Zammit brings a fresh vision to the project, expanding its programming to include cinema screenings, exhibitions, immersive art experiences, public forums, and over a dozen new murals.
Lasting a week, the Festival aims to stimulate the local economy and attract more visitors to the community. Zammit emphasises the importance of considering the overall aesthetics of the main shopping area, envisioning the Festival as an enticing reason for people to travel from Melbourne. With Benalla just over a two-hour drive up the Hume Highway from the CBD, Zammit sees the event as an opportunity to encourage visitors to explore Benalla and its beautiful surrounds. The Festival will showcase a blend of Australian talents like Lisa King and Travis Price, alongside international artists such as Amanda Valdes, promising a vibrant week long celebration of street art in the heart of Beautiful Benalla.
Benalla Street Art Festival Official Program
Explore the full program of artists and events below:
