Paste-Up Project
Contribute your artwork to Launceston's city laneways as part of the Thoroughfare Paste-Up Project.
Inspired by similar initiatives in Brisbane and London, Launceston's Paste-Up Project offers artists of any ability from around the globe an opportunity to travel vicariously to Launceston, Tasmania through their artwork. The Paste-up Project is taking place for the first time as a part of City of Launceston's street art festival, Thoroughfare.
What is a paste-up?
Paste-up refers to paper-based visual artworks that are 'pasted' to walls or surfaces using an adhesive. Paste-ups can be text based, simple or complex visuals that can be digital creations or created by hand. Typically, paste-ups are transient and may be covered up by a new artwork the next day.
Paste-ups are a broadly accessible artform because it can be done on a variety of scales, by a person of any skill level. Launceston's Paste-Up Project aims to build the reputation of paste-up as a celebrated medium. The paste-up process is a safe, ephemeral niche within the broader field of street art.
How to get involved
As part of Thoroughfare's Paste-up Project a collection of paste-ups will be applied to Launceston CBD walls on Saturday 28 March. Artists from Australia and around the world can submit artworks to be pasted, with an open invitation for visitors and locals to paste a piece themselves.
Submission instructions
- It is free to submit your work, and we will cover any costs associated with pasting. Sorry we can't cover postage, materials or artist fees.
- Submissions are open to anyone and everyone, any age and any ability.
- Keep works to 'pasteable' formats (the thinner the paper the better) if you are unsure, use butcher's paper or normal printer paper.
- Although we support freedom of expression, please note that offensive or derogatory work (anything homophobic, racist, sexist) will not be pasted. We reserve the right to determine what this includes.
- Remember that paste-up is an inherently temporary artform, so your piece may remain anywhere from an hour to months.
- We do not take responsibility for your piece once it is shipped. If your work is lost in the mail or damaged in transit, we can't offer any assistance.
- Check out Australia Post website to assist with postage and lead time estimates: https://auspost.com.au/sending/delivery-speeds-and-coverage
- Ensure you copy the postal address above exactly otherwise we may not receive it.
- Ensure you print and include a submission form (below) with your artwork.
If you have any questions, reach out to us at Thoroughfare@launceston.tas.gov.au, put Attn: Paste-up Project in the subject line.
Submit your artwork
Send your artwork and submission form to the address below, to arrive between 16 and 25 March 2026
All submissions will be pasted together as a part of the inaugural Thoroughfare event.
Mail or deliver your artwork for arrival before March 25 to:
City of Launceston
Attn: Arts & Culture
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street
Launceston TAS 7250
Australia