GrainCorp Silo Art

Projects completed
since 2016

Australian towns are renowned for loving ‘big things’, with many towns highlighting their local industry, agriculture, history or natural beauty with large outdoor sculptures and giant paintings.

So, it’s only natural that our silos around Australia are becoming the canvases for regional creativity and expression.

Since our first project in the Victorian town of Brim in 2015 (population 171), we’ve worked with local councils to lend some of our sites to local artists to create impactful artworks in regional communities and encourage visitors to the area.

It’s just another great reason to get off the beaten track and see more of Australia.

Hit the trail

The silo art trail is always growing and we’re proud to partner with the Australian Silo Art Trail to help you explore these large–scale artworks around regional Australia. Use our map below to find an artwork.

Don’t forget to share your silo art trail stories with us! Tag us in your photos on social media using #graincorpsilo art, or email socialmedia@graincorp.com.au to tell us about your travels.

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Does your community want to join the 
Silo Art Trail?

GrainCorp’s silo art projects are a collaboration between GrainCorp and regional communities, artists and local councils.

GrainCorp donates the use of its silos as the ‘canvas’ and does not profit from silo art.

Please consult the map of eligible GrainCorp properties to determine whether your local site is suitable for a permanent mural project. Please note, if your site is not on the map, your submission will not be considered.

Your proposal

Please read GrainCorp’s Silo Art Policy and Proposal Considerations in full before submitting a proposal.
When applying for a silo art project, you must submit a proposal that includes:

    • Details of the property
    • Who’s involved (community group, local council, artist)
    • Traffic and environmental management plans (including fencing, parking, signage and viewing)
    • A concept of your artwork
    • Safety qualifications and insurance
    • Plans for securing funding

Funding for the project must not be secured prior to obtaining official approval from GrainCorp for the use of the land and silos, under any circumstances.

Ready to apply?

Complete an online application below.

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Notes on commercial usage

GrainCorp’s silo art projects are a collaboration between GrainCorp and regional communities. We do not profit from silo art.

As owners of the artworks, we are invested in the use of the artwork to benefit local communities and continue to support and increase visitation to these areas.

If you’re considering creating items of merchandise containing images or reproductions of our silo art projects that you intend to sell for profit, you must review and follow our guidelines around supporting the local communities.

Guidelines - Use of Silo Art

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Thallon (QLD)

Artists: Joel Fergie and Travis Vinson
Completed in 2017

Thallon QLD 4497, Australia

Titled ‘The Watering Hole’ the mural portrays the Thallon district and its surrounding area to perfection. It features the Moonie River, an amazing Thallon sunset and the area’s agricultural base. It also recognises members of Thallon’s indigenous community by the inclusion of a scarred tree.

The overall inspiration for the mural comes from the work of three local photographers. They are Chantel McAlister’s ‘First Light’, the ‘Moonie River’ by Lila Brosnan and Gary Petrie’s shot of two pale face rosellas. ‘The Watering Hole’ was created from just a single A4 drawing, the imagination of the artists Joel and Travis and the Thallon Community.

The giant mural, which covers four 30-metre-high silos took just three weeks to complete using about 500 litres of paint and 500 paint spray cans.

Additional Links:
Documentary
Australian Silo Art Trail Page

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Yelarbon (QLD)

Artists: Brightsiders
Completed in 2019

46 Railway Parade, Yelarbon QLD 4388, Australia

From the very first brushstrokes you knew that the GrainCorp Silos at Yelarbon were going to be one of a kind. The only set so far in Australia to have this unique shape of two tall and six shorter silos all in row.

A major contributor to the concept design was Joel Fergie, whose vision was to create an oasis in Yelarbon which sits on the edge of a spinifex desert. Yelarbon is a town which has now been in the grips of a drought for over two years. At the last minute though, Joel had to pull out of the painting of the silos due to health issues.

The artwork was created by Jordache Castillejos and Jordon Bruce of Brightsiders and Steve Falco from Procreative.

The overall mural concept titled ‘When the rain comes’ depicts a young boy at play, cooling off in the Yelarbon Lagoon. In his hand is a paper boat that is set to float across the Yelarbon lagoon which will one day stretch across all shorter six silos. The paper boat is made from historical newspaper remnants that were found in the old Yelarbon jail, symbolising the history of the region and the creativity needed to drive future endeavours.

Additional Links:
Documentary
Australian Silo Art Trail Page

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Merriwa (NSW)

Artist: David Lee Pereira
Completed in 2019

Merriwa NSW 2329, Australia

The township of Merriwa is in New South Wales and is situated on the Golden Highway, between Newcastle and Dubbo. Merriwa offers many different activities and attractions and boasts the first ever painted GrainCorp silo in New South Wales.

International art management company Authority Creative represented Melbourne born artist David Lee Pereira, in his first ever silo mural creation. After visiting Merriwa and meeting with Upper Hunter Shire Council and members of the Merriwa community including - and perhaps most importantly - the school kids, David was inspired to create an artwork that was distinctive of the place, unique to the site and represented something the community would be proud of.

Why are there sheep wearing red socks?
Merriwa has long been known for high quality fine merino wool and the annual Festival of the Fleeces started in 1990. Red woollen socks were later donated to the Festival. Now the running of hundreds of sheep in red socks down the main street leading the festival parade, is an iconic image for the town.

Additional Links:
Drone footage
Australian Silo Art Trail Page

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Quirindi (NSW)

Artist: Peter Ryan Completed in 2022
Station St, Quirindi NSW 2343, Australia
The GrainCorp Silos at Quirindi NSW were completed in December 2022 by artist Peter Ryan, who was assisted by Keira Sloetjes and Kate Rutter. The art on the silo tells the story of the past, present and future of the Liverpool Plains region It was inspired by fascinating Aboriginals stories about how certain animals worked with the indigenous community as helpers and protectors. The northern side of the silo features Yurrandaali, the tree goanna, totem of the Liverpool Plains traditional lands, who is the protector of the lands. To the right, the grey Bandaarr Kangaroo stands tall it is the knowledge holders and very wise, it would always be on the lookout and would sense any danger or troubles. It is red here to pay homage to Cumbo Gunnerah, also know as Red Cheif, a well-known Kamilaroi leader in this region. If there was trouble, the grey Bandaarr would tell the Tiluwidi Blue Bandaarr, who is the fastest kangaroo and therefore the messenger. It would hop off at great speeds to warn the other animals of the danger.

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Katamatite (Vic)

Artist: Tim Bowtell Completed in 2023
36 Katamatite Rd, Katamatite VIC 3649, Australia
The Katamatite Lions Silo Art Working Group were the passionate driving force behind the project for years, with the support of Moira Shire Council. The artwork showcases a Wedge Tailed eagle, symbolizing the connection to the metal eagle in the Lions Park and paying homage to the traditional owners, the Kwat Kwat/Bangerang people. The left silo portrays indigenous figures camped along the Boosey Creek, and a Scar Tree runs down the centre, connecting the two silos. The design also features local plants and rare wildflowers. The top right showcases the first passenger train engine that serviced Katamatite in its early settlement days. The bottom of both silos features a depiction of horses pulling a scoop to create irrigation channels, which played a crucial role in opening up the region to farming.

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Walpeup (Vic)

Artist: Julian Clavijo and Camilo Delgado Completed in 2023
26 Cregan St, Walpeup VIC 3507, Australia
Internationally renowned artist Julian Clavijo, in collaboration with Camilo Delgado, has been chosen to complete the mural, which will pay tribute to Walpeup’s Anzac history and the local men and women who served in war. The artwork will depict the story of Walpeup local Harold Thomas Bell, who enlisted at just 16 years old in Australia’s WWI efforts before sadly losing his life in the Battle of Bersheba.

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Lake Boga (Vic)

Artist: Tim Bowtell Completed in 2023
43 Station St, Lake Boga VIC 3584, Australia

The GrainCorp Silos at Lake Boga were painted by renowned silo artist Tim Bowtell in October 2023. Led by local group Lake Boga Incorporated, they spent five years planning how best to tell its story.

Painted by renowned local artist, Tim Bowtell, the mural reflects the town’s history, including the Catalina Flying Boat and its officer Georgie Urquhart “Scotty” Allan, who had a remarkable career as an aviator during WWII.

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Goroke (Vic)

Artist: Geoffrey Carran Completed in 2020
1 Railway St, Goroke VIC 3412, Australia

Beginning in late September 2020 and completing 7 weeks later in November, New Zealand-born artist Geoffrey Carran painted the GrainCorp silos at Goroke.

Geoffrey loves painting birds and has experience working on large-scale murals. He has previously painted bird murals at Edenhope, Balmoral, Niddrie, and Naracoorte. He has also had exhibitions in Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, England and the United States.

Depicted on this mural are native birds, the Kookaburra, Magpie and Galah, significant to the town and region in front of local landscapes.

Additional Links:
Documentary on the project
Drone footage
Australian Silo Art Trail Page

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Sea Lake (Vic)

Artists: Joel Fergie & Travis Vinson Completed in 2019
33 Railway Ave, Sea Lake VIC 3533, Australia

The GrainCorp Silos at Sea Lake were painted by Joel Fergie, aka The Zookeeper and Travis Vinson, aka Drapl in October 2019.

The artwork depicts a young girl swinging from a mallee eucalyptus tree gazing out over the endless vista that is Lake Tyrrell. A powerful Wedge Tail Eagle saws above the girl and emus run off into the night. For millennia, this lake has existed, unchanged and untouched. It is a place of wonder and story. In this ever-increasing busy day and age, people universally long for space and solitude.

Additional Links:
Documentary of the project
Drone footage
Australian Silo Art Trail Page

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Devenish (Vic)

Artist: Cam Scale Completed in 2018 & 2019
28 Main St, Devenish VIC 3726, Australia

The GrainCorp Silos at Devenish in North East Victoria were painted by Melbourne Street Artist Cam Scale and were the 19th to be included in the Australian Silo Art Trail.

Stage one was officially unveiled on Anzac Day in 2018. Marked as a tribute to help celebrate the 100-year centenary of the end of the First World War.

The artwork depicts a stunning image of a WW1 nurse and a modern female military medic in the Australian Armed Forces. This mural also depicts the changing role of women in the military and society in general.

Stage two was officially unveiled one year later on Anzac Day, 2019. This mural is a tribute to the Australian Light Horse. The Australian Light Horse were mounted troops with characteristics of both cavalry and mounted infantry, who served in the Second Boer War and WW1.

Fifty young men and women from the Devenish Community enlisted in the military services in WW1. At the time, that was one in six residents from this very tiny town. Cam Scale also wanted to honour the seven Devenish diggers that never made it home.

Additional Links:
Drone footage
Australian Silo Art Trail Page

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St James (Vic)

Artist: Tim Bowtell
Completed in 2018 & 2019

23 Devenish Rd, St James VIC 3727, Australia

Painted by artist Tim Bowtell, the silos pay tribute to St James rich history.

St James is the home the first Coles store. Sir George Coles grew up in the St James township and took over the St James General Store from his father, expanding it to the empire it is today. See Sir Coles and the original general store portrayed on one of the murals.

The other murals depict St James' grain transporting history. Before the railway extension in 1886, St James was the drop off point for all the wheat from Tungamah in the North, Warby Range to the East and Yabba to the West.

In the 1915-16 season, a record of 405,000 bushels (135,000 bags) of wheat was transported to St James by horse and wagon, a motif that is displayed in the artwork.

Additional Links:
Drone footage
Australian Silo Art Trail Page