From early planning to final installation, this blog outlines how Art Sync delivered a workshop-led mural project at UWE Bower Ashton, supporting student learning while delivering a permanent artwork on campus.

The term “street art” is widely used, but rarely defined. As a result, very different practices are often grouped together, leading to confusion, disagreement, and missed opportunities in public space. This piece explores the different practices we label as street art, and why distinguishing between them is essential for meaningful public art and healthy creative culture.

Behind every mural is a long journey of access, experience, and resilience. This is an inside look at the realities facing mural artists today, and how new opportunities are being created in Bristol.

Bristol’s latest mural isn’t just a work of art, it’s a message of hope. Created in partnership with BillyChip and Big Issue, this 19-metre piece celebrates creativity, community, and compassion on the streets of Stokes Croft. This project began with a bold idea: to offer a Bristol-based charity a free mural marketing campaign. We wanted to raise awareness for a meaningful cause while testing how mural marketing could drive real-world impact.   The idea first came about over