Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, and much of what makes it useful comes from readers who walk the same streets. If you have spotted a new mural in a Fitzroy side street, noticed that a favourite Collingwood gallery has moved, or found a quiet arcade café worth a detour, we would genuinely like to hear about it. Corrections are just as welcome: laneway art changes quickly, pieces are painted over, and venues open and close, so a short note pointing out something out of date helps keep our guides accurate.

What to include in your message

  • Location details: the laneway or street name, the nearest cross street and, if you can, a landmark that makes it easy to find.
  • Timing: when you saw it, since street art and pop-up exhibitions are often temporary.
  • Context: the artist's name if it is signed or credited, or the name of the gallery, studio or event organiser.

Things we cannot help with

We are not a venue, ticket seller or tourism office, so we cannot book tables, reserve tickets or confirm opening times on behalf of anyone. For those questions, the official website or social channels of the gallery, theatre or festival are always the most reliable source. We also cannot pass messages on to artists, although we are happy to credit them properly when we write about their work.

Before you write

It is worth checking whether your question is already answered elsewhere on the site. Our Laneways Guide covers the best-known lanes and arcades of the CBD, while the Places section gathers galleries, bars and spaces we have visited. Older pieces, including past exhibitions and events, sit in the archive. If you are an artist or small gallery hoping for coverage, a brief description of the project and where it can be seen is the best starting point; we read everything, even if we cannot reply to every message individually.