THE Australian silo art movement - - is about more than creating larger than life masterpieces that brighten up local landscapes. or signup to continue reading For many towns in the bush it's been a lifeline. The beautiful installations have brought waves of tourism to regional towns since the movement began in Northam in Western Australia in 2015.
Regional towns are also embracing water tower and street art as a way to rebuild local economies and attract visitors from all walks of life who are keen to road trip Australia's biggest outdoor gallery. A Tamworth-based travel agent, Chris Watson, has also launched a NSW Silo Art tour via coach with the hope stopping in these towns will bring an economic boost to the region. "We're hoping when we get out to some of these towns we can put in larger contributions as well that help the town, local businesses, moteliers right through to the fuel stations," he said.
"We're hoping to see a good amount of income from those tours not just to support our business but to support the whole region. "Our region thrives, everyone thrives." Australia's national silo art promoter, the Australian Silo Art Trail, currently has 49 silos documented, and more than 100 water tower art destinations.
The murals are dotted across western NSW and include artworks featuring iconic themes, such as the late poet Dorothea Mackellar at the Gunnedah Maize Mill Mural, to the 40 metre high water diviner in Barraba. The first two sides of the in 2020. The artwork h.
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