About Stacey Bennett
THE STORY BEHIND THE ART - australian portrait & chalk mural artist (brisbane/jimboomba)
Hi, I’m Stacey!
I'm an Australian portrait and chalk mural artist based in Jimboomba, Queensland, working across Brisbane and the South-East region. I’m a self-taught artist specialising in expressive pastel portraiture and large-scale street chalk activations that bring public spaces to life.
After navigating the beautiful chaos of raising a family, I’ve returned to my creative practice with a mission to create with purpose, celebrate community, and honour the story behind every piece.
In 2026, Stacey was selected to appear on Portrait Artist of the Year Australia, Season 2, airing 16 August at 7.30pm on ABC and ABC iview - a milestone that celebrates her commitment to realism, storytelling, and the evolving journey of her portrait practice.
A FEW MILESTONES SO FAR...
2026
Portrait Artist of the Year
Contestant on Season 2 of Portrait Artist of the Year - Australia. Coming 16 August, 7.30pm, on ABC TV and ABC iview.
2025
3D Cube Illusion Installation
First 3D Illusion Cube created in Australia in collaboration with Lautaro Musse. Located at Jimboomba Central.
2021 and 2022
Jimboomba Art Show Winner
Winner of the Modern Art Category in 2022 and Winner of the People's Choice Award in 2021.
2025
Swimming Australia Commission
Chalk Mural for Aus vs the World event featured on Channel 9 National TV
2024 and 2026
People's Choice Award Winner
Winner of the People's Choice Award at the 2024 and 2026 Yarram Chalk Art Festivals as voted by the public.
Exciting News!!!
Stacey appears on Portrait Artist of the Year Australia, Season 2, airing 16 August at 7.30pm on ABC & ABC iview.
My work explores connection, whether that is through portraiture, immersive chalk art or my public artworks. I'm drawn to realism for its ability to communicate emotion, humanity and shared experience in an immediate way. Working across large-scale street art I like to create works that invite interaction, curiosity and emotional response. I'm particularly interested in how public art can transform everyday spaces into moments of wonder and connection to place. My practice combines technical realism with storytelling, atmosphere and audience engagement. "
MEDIA kit/PRESS CONTENT - AVAILABLE NOW!
I welcome enquiries for features, interviews, and publications, and I’m always happy to share my story and artistic practice with media and creative organisations.
My media kit includes a full artist biography, press-ready images, and details about my portraiture and chalk mural practice across South-East Queensland and Victoria.
All images must be credited to Stacey Bennett (or the listed photographer). For editorial or promotional use outside the kit, please contact me for permission.
Want to work with me?
Get in touch with all your project details! Include as much information as you can.
I am based in Logan, Queensland Australia. I'm open to all jobs across the South-East region of Queensland. If you have a national or international enquiry, travel costs will need to be covered.
Please note, I only take on a limited amount of commissions/projects per year.
SNAPSHOT OF STACEY'S WORK
Stacey Bennett is an Australian portrait and chalk mural artist based in Jimboomba, Queensland, working across Brisbane and the South-East region. Known for expressive pastel portraiture and large-scale street chalk activations, her work blends emotional storytelling with community-focused public art.
EXHIBITIONS
- 2026 Portrait Artist of the Year Australia, Season 2
- 2025 The Fish John West Rejected - The Churn Room
- 2024 Jimboomba Art Show
- 2023 Slacks Creek Lighting Projection by Logan City Council
- 2023 Jimboomba Art Show
- 2023 Embracing Diversity Group Exhibition
- 2022 Jimboomba Art Show - Winner Modern Category
- 2021 Art+Beer - group exhibition
- 2021 Jimboomba Art Show, People's Choice Award winner
- 2021 Petite Pieces Gallery Finalist, Aspire Gallery
- 2020 Foot Square Finalist and Voter’s Choice Runner up, Aspire Gallery
- 2019 Pet’s Exhibition, The Centre Art Gallery, Beaudesert
- 2018 Jimboomba Art Show
- 2017 Jimboomba Art Show
AWARDS/PRIZES/GRANTS
- 2026 Yarram Chalk Art Festival - People's Choice Winner
- 2025 RADF Grant Recipient - Logan City Council
- 2024 Yarram Chalk Art Festival - People's Choice Winner
- 2022 Jimboomba Art Show - Winner Modern Category
- 2021 Jimboomba Art Show - People's Choice Award Winner
- 2020 BEMAC Creative Booster 2.0 Grant recipient
- 2020 Australian Government Regional Arts Fund Grant recipient
- 2018 Mont Marte Competition Winner
COMMISSIONS
- 2025 Aus vs the World - Swimming Australia
- 2023 "You Left a Paw Print on our Hearts"
- 2022 "Glen and Steve"
- 2020 “Together in Spirit”
- 2020 “Lola”
- 2020 “Until we Meet Again”
- 2019 “Teddy”
- 2019 “Ava”
- 2019 “Cheeky”
- 2018 “Doug”
- 2018 “Chateau de Chenonceau”
- 2018 “Niece”
- 2018 “Father and Son”
- 2017 “The Guard Cat”
FESTIVALS
- 2026 Surface Festival - Fenceline Exhibition
- 2026 Yarram Chalk Art Festival
- 2025 Surface Festival - Fenceline Exhibition
- 2025 Yarram Chalk Art Festival
- 2024 Yarram Chalk Art Festival
- 2024 Surface Festival - Fenceline Exhibition
- 2024 Winter Harvest Festival, Scenic Rim
- 2024 Loud and Proud Festival
