Paint the Town with Purpose: HBNC Launches Art Story Wall Initiative 

The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre (HBNC) is inviting local residents to help turn a once graffiti-covered wall into a vibrant community tapestry through its newest initiative: the Art Story Wall.

Unveiled along the Bideford Street bike path, the wall will become a canvas for locals to express themes of belonging, connection, and community — one artwork at a time. For many in the community, it’s more than just a mural. It’s a chance to channel personal stories, frustrations, and hopes into something uplifting.

The project invites artists, hobbyists, and everyday creatives to collect a free wooden canvas and design a piece that reflects what belonging means to them. Once complete, the artworks will be installed to form the Art Story Wall, transforming a previously dull and vandalised section of wall into a vibrant, living story.

For those who might not consider themselves “artists,” the HBNC emphasises that this project isn’t about perfection — it’s about expression.

How to Get Involved:

• Pick up your canvas:
  📍 The Neighbourhood Hive
  🕘 Weekdays from 9am–1pm
• Complete Your Artist Instructions Form
  (at the bottom of this page) 

This isn’t just about covering a wall — it’s about creating a space where stories can live, art can heal, and people can feel seen.

So if you’ve ever wanted to make a mark, share your story, or simply bring some colour back into the world — this is your moment.

Come create, connect, and help spread smiles. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the wall.

Please find attached the instructions and if you are interested please complete your application form and collect the wooden canvas from the Neighbourhood Hive between 9am – 1pm on weekdays.

Where I Belong - Artist Instructions