Perfect Match Street Art

Creating meaningful, accessible artworks that reflect community stories and enrich the Inner West’s public spaces.

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Council plays Cupid!

From small beginnings Perfect Match has fast become one of Australia's best-loved Street Art programs. Originating as a unique initiative tackling unwanted tagging and graffiti, the program has grown to providing mentoring opportunities for emerging artists, fostering legitimate creative expression, and creating meaningful site-specific paintings in public spaces.

Over 190 site specific contemporary artworks have been produced through Perfect Match - our Inner West fast becoming the creative and street art capital of Australia.

The Perfect Match approach brings artists, residents, businesses, property owners and community together to collaboratively create fantastic new street artworks in public places.

Property owners are invited to find their Perfect Match by nominating their wall to be transformed by an artist. Artists submit their portfolios, designs and ideas.

Council then plays Cupid!

Recent artworks

Council has commissioned a number of new street artworks from outstanding contemporary artists. See a gallery of recently commissioned works below.

Abstract mural on a brick building featuring overlapping layers of organic shapes and blocks of colour in shades of pink, blue, orange, brown and purple.

Do you see what I see (2026) by James Lesjak-Atton, 196 Edgeware Rd, Newtown. Perfect Match. 

Mural depicting a still life scene featuring an array of objects including a bronze portrait bust, amphoras, a coffee cup and strawberries set against a dark red patterned background with a window painted in its right corner showing a blue sky and clouds.

In bocca al lupo (2026) by Elbows (Elliot Guerrisi-Watson), 111 Norton St, Leichhardt. Perfect Match.

Mural of a rider on a galloping horse leaping through a ring of fire in a field of white and pink flowers set against a bright blue background.

Year of the Horse Girl (2026) by Emily Hatton, 3 Brown St, St Peters. Perfect Match. 

Abstract mural stretched across a long brick wall, featuring layered geometric shapes and overlapping forms in muted tones of blue, teal, navy and peach

Bright Moments (2026) by Eve Bracewell, 2 Neville St, Marrickville. Perfect Match. 

Mural of a reclined sleeping mermaid figure floating among large green lily pads and surreal eye-fish, painted in cool blue and green tones along an exterior wall

The Dream of the Water Lady (2026) by Caroline LeJeune, 2 Coronation Ave, Petersham. Perfect Match. 

Mural along a fence depicting a stylised pond scene with a green frog sitting in flowing water teeming with lily pads, water plants and orange flowers.

 Liquid Garden (2026) by Geebs, 42 Mayes St, Annandale. Perfect Match. 

Mural of a room interior with cream-coloured walls and everyday objects. The room features a large window looking out onto a red tiled roof and blue sky with white clouds and a love heart.

 Looking In, Looking Out (2025) by George Goodnow, 2 Durham St, Stanmore. Perfect Match. 

Mural of a stylised peacock with sweeping outstretched plumes rendered in tones of bright blue and green filling up the entire composition.

 Fly Peacock Fly (2025) by Jeswri (Jesse Wright), 203 Trafalgar St, Stanmore. Perfect Match. 

Mural featuring overlapping abstract blocks of colour in vibrant shades of blue, red, orange, yellow and black, sweeping around a central light blue outstretched hand motif.

Future Nostalgia (2025) by Nick Stuart (Olas One), 45-49 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville. Perfect Match. 

Mural depicting a sepia-toned historical scene of nurses with children in its background which merges into a colourful contemporary scene in its foreground with a woman leaning over to admire flowers with a child

Bright Paths for Little Hearts (2025) by Heesco, 17 Henry St, Ashfield. Perfect Match. 

Perfect Match Street Art Map

Use this map to start your own self-guided street art tour and explore the Inner West's vibrant, outdoor gallery right on your doorstep! There are over 190 artworks to be discovered. 

View map on mobile 

Help us keep this map accurate. If you notice anything that doesn't look right, please contact creative.programs@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.

2026/27 Application guidelines

Perfect Match applications are currently closed. You can view the 2026/27 guidelines below. For any questions on the Perfect Match Street Art Program, please contact creative.programs@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or call Council on 02 9392 5000.

Perfect Match 2026 Artist EOI Guidelines
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Perfect Match 2026 Property Owner EOI Guidelines
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Aerial view of spiral artwork on path

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Sydney Basin.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) 8:30am to 5pm

Phone

02 9392 5000

Mail

PO Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049

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