Live Art · Est. 2011 · 670+  Projects

Hire live art painters for events & brand activations

Interactive live graffiti and mural painting for product launches, festivals, conferences and corporate events across Australia.

canvases painted live at Sydney ICC for Power Plus

Blackbook Ink provides live art and live mural painting for events, brand activations, product launches, festivals, conferences and corporate functions across Australia.

Our artists create artwork in real time, giving guests an engaging visual experience while producing a finished piece that can be kept, displayed, gifted or used for future promotion.

From freestanding mural walls and large canvases to custom-painted shoes, bags, helmets, clothing and branded items, each live art activation is planned around your event, audience, venue and brand direction.

For brush-painted murals, realism, illustration and school murals, see our mural artists Sydney and street artists Sydney pages.

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5.0 Google rating · Trusted by Sydney Water, PCYC NSW, Charter Hall, City of Ryde Council and 300+ clients

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Murals Completed

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Happy Clients

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Years Artist Experience

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Google Rating

Live art for every event

From intimate brand activations to large-scale festivals, our artists bring live art to a wide range of events.

Product launches

Live painting that brings your brand to life in front of guests and media.

Festivals & public events

High-energy live art that draws crowds and creates memorable moments.

Corporate functions

A unique addition to conferences, gala dinners and corporate events.

Retail activations

Live art installations that attract foot traffic in retail spaces.

Sporting events

Live graffiti art that adds energy and atmosphere to sporting venues.

Markets & food festivals

Live painting that adds colour and culture to market activations.

Private events & parties

A unique entertainment option for parties and milestone celebrations.

Shop hoardings

Turn construction hoardings into live art installations.

Custom items

Live painting on tote bags, shoes, t-shirts, helmets and merch.

Sydney

Wall hire

Freestanding wall, 2.4m (w) x 2.1m (h). Custom-built walls available outside Sydney.

From 91cm

Canvas art

Custom canvases starting from 91cm x 91cm, larger sizes available.

Merch

Custom live art on items

Live painting on tote bags, shoes, t-shirts, helmets and branded items.

Interactive

Guest experiences

Guests contribute to the artwork, creating a lively atmosphere.

Branded

Themed live painting

Each piece tailored to your event theme, colours and messaging.

Scalable

Multi-artist activations

Multiple artists working simultaneously for larger events.

Planning a live art project?

Free quote within 24 hours. No templates. No obligation.

Why live art is a must for your event

Our talented artists create stunning artwork in real time, evolving as your event unfolds.

01

Memorable brand impact

Share your message in a creative, lasting way guests remember.

02

Hassle-free setup

Freestanding walls are easy to set up and break down for any venue.

03

Safe and crowd-friendly

Low-odour, water-based paints ideal for indoor events.

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Interactive engagement

Guests become part of the action and the atmosphere.

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25+ years of experience

Genuine backgrounds in graffiti, street art and mural work.

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Flexible formats

Walls, canvas, custom items or multi-artist activations.

Live art case studies

A selection of live art and event activations delivered across Australia.

Night markets activation

Paddys Night Food Markets

Live graffiti art painted as part of the night markets activation.

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Brand launch · Sydney CBD

New Balance live activation

Live custom art on shoes for a New Balance brand launch event.

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Brand launch · Sydney CBD

Echt live painting

Live aerosol painting for a Echt brand launch event.

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Carriageworks, Redfern

Big Bash League activation

Live graffiti art activation at a Big Bash League event.

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Planning a live art activation?

Free quote within 24 hours. No templates. No obligation.

Live art, graffiti art & murals — how do they connect?

These services often overlap, but each serves a different purpose.

Live art

Performance-based — artists paint live in front of guests at an event.

Graffiti art

The aerosol techniques and styles often used in live art performances.

Murals

A permanent installation — the same artists can create one for your space afterwards.

Safe, professional and fully insured

Every Blackbook Ink live art event is delivered with safety and professionalism in mind.

  • Low-odour, water-based paints
  • Material safety data sheets available
  • Fully insured — public liability
  • Freestanding walls — easy setup
  • Crowd-friendly & interactive
  • Venue-experienced
  • Indoor & outdoor capable
  • 25+ years experience

HOW IT WORKS

Our live art process

From first enquiry to final artwork, here’s how we bring live art to your event.

1

Initial consultation

We discuss your event date, theme, audience, venue and goals.
2

Format selection

Choose wall hire, canvas art, custom items, or a combination.
3

Concept & design direction

Artwork direction aligned with your brand, theme and messaging.
4

Logistics planning

Venue access, setup and breakdown timing planned in advance.
5

Live performance on the day

Artists paint live, with interactive elements where suited.
6

Take-home artwork

The finished piece can be kept, displayed, gifted or used for future promotion, depending on the artwork format.

How much does live art cost?

Costs depend on event duration, number of artists, format and travel requirements. As a guide:

Half-day session

(up to 3 hours)

$800 – $1,500

Full-day event

(up to 8 hours)

$1,500 – $3,000

Custom canvas or item painting

$800 – $2,500 per piece

Multi-artist or multi-day activations

Quoted on scope

Detailed itemised quote provided within 24 hours of receiving your event details.
Guest participation at Sydney ICC painting a canvas
What clients say

5.0 stars · 10+ Google reviews

Real reviews from councils, schools, businesses and homeowners across Australia.

Brode was very efficient, responsive and professional and produced a wonderful, colourful and very detailed mural for our site at Roseville Chase Oval.

Joanna DurneyKu-ring-gai Council

The Rotary Club of Camden is pleased to support Brode. He was easy to deal with, patient and understanding and during a brief work-shop provided useful suggestions and ideas. His end product was outstanding and it has already received many favourable comments.

Chris EvansThe Rotary Club of Camden

Brode's art and creative flair has brought joy to the students and teachers at our school! Thank you for sharing your talent with our community 🙂

Melissa ParkerMadang Ave Public School

The rhino mural Brode created for us delivered well above our expectations and was the best decision we made for our new home. It brought the wow factor we were looking for, and we can’t believe how real it looks.

Cassy KingsResidential Project

The talented artists from Blackbook Ink recently completed a beautiful Australian native scene on an otherwise unattractive wall at our school. It looks magnificent and the students of our school just love it.

Bernadette RobsonSt Paul the Apostle - Winston Hills

Working with Brode and the team was a great experience! Highly recommend booking Blackbook Ink for your next corporate gig.

Hannah JenkinsCorporate Event

I engaged Blackbook Ink to complete a large mural on the exterior of the venue I manage. I could not be happier with the outcome and process. Blackbook understood what I was trying to achieve and worked closely with me to obtain a fantastic outcome. Happily recommend for any project, and I will be using again within the venue

Brett RowlandsRosebud RSL
graffiti art design for Bostik at Sydney ICC

Yes. Many of our live art experiences are designed to be interactive, allowing guests to contribute to the artwork and become part of the experience.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekends, festivals and peak event periods. Contact us with your event date and we’ll confirm availability.

Yes. The finished piece is yours to keep — many clients display it in their office, venue or use it for ongoing promotions.

Yes. Blackbook Ink delivers live art events across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and regional Australia depending on project scope.

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