Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, written by people who spend a lot of time walking Melbourne's laneways, arcades and inner-city arts precincts. That means we genuinely welcome messages from readers, whether you have spotted a fresh mural, found a small gallery that deserves more attention or noticed that something we described has changed.

What is useful to send

  • Tips on new work: street art pieces, paste-ups or installations in the CBD, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick and beyond. A rough location, such as a laneway name or a nearby cross street, helps us find it.
  • Corrections: laneway art changes constantly, and walls are painted over or redeveloped. If a piece we mention has gone, or a venue has closed or moved, please tell us so the notes stay accurate.
  • Event news: exhibition openings, artist talks, open studios and small festivals. We cannot cover everything, but early notice gives us the best chance.
  • Reader questions: suggestions for walking routes, accessible areas or days out you would like us to explore.

What we can and cannot do

We are not a venue, booking service or official tourism body, so we cannot sell tickets, reserve tables or confirm opening hours on anyone's behalf. For times, prices and bookings, the venue or organiser's own website is always the reliable source. We also do not accept payment in exchange for coverage; anything we write about is chosen because we think readers will enjoy it.

If you are an artist or gallery, a short description of the work, where it can be seen and any relevant dates is plenty to start a conversation. Please only send images you have the right to share, and let us know how you would like the artist credited.

Before writing, you may find your answer already in our Laneways Guide or among older pieces in the archive. Contact details are on our Contact page, and we read every message, even if a reply takes a little while.