Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, and much of what ends up on these pages starts with a message from a reader. If you have spotted a new mural in a back lane off Flinders Lane, noticed a small gallery opening its doors in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a pop-up event worth a detour, we are always glad to hear about it. Tips from people who walk the city every day are often the best way to catch work that changes quickly, because street art in particular can be painted over within weeks.

What is useful to include

  • Where it is: the laneway or street name and the nearest cross street, so the spot can be found on foot.
  • What it is: a mural, exhibition, performance, market or venue, and the artist or organiser if they are publicly credited.
  • When it happens: for events, the dates as listed by the organiser, ideally with a pointer to where official details are published.
  • Your own view: a line or two on why it caught your eye is often more helpful than a press release.

Corrections and updates

Melbourne's inner-city arts scene moves fast. Venues close or change hands, laneway works are repainted and opening hours shift with the seasons. If something in our Laneways Guide or the Places section is out of date, a short note pointing out the change helps every reader who relies on it to plan a day out.

A few things to keep in mind

Laneway Notes is not a ticketing service, a venue or an official tourism body, so we cannot book seats, sell tickets or answer questions on behalf of galleries and event organisers. For prices, accessibility details and session times, the organiser's own channels are always the most reliable source. Artists and small venues who would like their work considered for coverage are welcome to write, but inclusion is an editorial decision rather than a paid placement.

While you wait for a reply, the archive holds earlier walks, exhibition notes and neighbourhood guides that may already answer your question.