It is a weekend paint job unlike any other.
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Saturday's glorious spring weather provided the perfect backdrop for the transformation of CBD building walls into spectacular murals as part of the Big Picture Fest.
Renowned international artists are teaming up with local artists to paint 12 large scale street art pieces between Union and Brown streets over the course of the weekend festival.
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It's the first time Big Picture Fest has been held in Newcastle.
Festival director Becky Kiil said while COVID-19 had meant some activities had to be cancelled, it had also created a silver lining.
"We had to cancel international artists, which means it is almost entirely involving greater Hunter artists," Ms Kiil said.
The festival will conclude on Sunday.
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Matthew Kelly
Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.
Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.
