Community Canvas Project
Guiding a group of young artists through all the essentials of mural-making, culminating in a mural project led and executed by them.
Mentoring A Youth Led Mural At Stonnington City Council “Community Canvas”
Category: Community Murals
Workshop Process: Empowering the Next Generation of Mural Artists
In 2026, I had the privilege of co-leading the Community Canvas Project alongside artist Giovanna Da-silva, a vibrant initiative supported by Stonnington Youth Services. This week-long program was designed to empower local youth and emerging artists with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create public art.
Throughout the first three days of the project, we worked closely with the participants to explore the fundamentals of mural-making—from concept development and composition to technique, colour theory, and scaling. We also provided guidance on how to pursue mural opportunities, navigate the professional art world, and expand their personal creative practice.
This mural was completed at the entrance of The Prahran Square Carpark and was themed around the idea of “Let Nature In”
Collaborating Together
Learning All The Fundamentals
Refining Techniques
Mural That Make A Difference
A Big Thanks To Our Next Generation Of Mural Artists
This was an incredibly fun and rewarding project to be part of. Watching the group grow in confidence, skill, and creative vision over just a few days was a real highlight. Community engagement has always been a core part of my arts practice, and projects like this where creativity, collaboration, and public art come together, are a powerful reminder of why I do what I do. It’s an honour to help create spaces where young artists feel seen, supported, and inspired to keep going.
Wrap Up
This was an incredibly fun and rewarding project to be part of. Watching the group grow in confidence, skill, and creative vision over just a few days was a real highlight. Community engagement has always been a core part of my arts practice, and projects like this—where creativity, collaboration, and public art come together—are a powerful reminder of why I do what I do. It’s an honour to help create spaces where young artists feel seen, supported, and inspired to keep going.
Lukas Kasper
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Location: Prahran Square Car Park
Medium: Acrylic & Spray Paint On Rendered Wall
Client: Stonnington City Council