Upfest 2024: Who are the artists on this year’s line-up?

Bristol’s biggest street art festival is about to enter its final weekend, but there are still plenty of chances to take part in workshops and see the artists in action. Bedminister’s 17-day program of events continues until June 2, by which time all the murals will be finished.

With so many talented artists involved and a packed schedule of events, we’ve created a handy guide to when and where to find your favorite artists. There are also a number of workshops running throughout the week, including children’s workshops.

Well-known Bristol artists will be joined by newcomers and UK and international artists this year. One of the Bristol veterans returning to Upfest this year is Rowdy, whose trademark crocodile could be seen at Westmoreland House in Stokes Croft before the building was demolished.

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The Bristol based artist who started his career in 1987 now has artwork all over Europe. Other well-known Bristol artists taking part in this year’s event include Inkie, Andy Council and headline artist Mister Samo.

Alongside Bristol locals, there will be the chance to meet international artists, including Palestinian artist Taqi Spateen, who has been painting live on North Street from 27-29 May as part of ‘Upfest presents’. His mural in Bristol will form one of five UK cities as part of a new international graffiti art project by the Bethlehem Cultural Festival.

Taqi also gave workshops at the Palestine Museum and Easton Community Center. He recently painted a mural of two children hanging from a giant daisy in Leeds to highlight the lack of freedom of movement for many, including his own family, affected by the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

This year’s line-up also includes many female artists from Bristol. Among them is illustrator and comic artist Jayde Perkin, whose colorful and upbeat designs have recently taken her off the page and into the world of large-scale murals.

Award-winning artist Lucy Oats, muralist Molly and Rose Popay are some of the other female artists listed as part of this year’s festival. Rose Popay will be holding Can Art workshops, suitable for all ages, from 11pm to 4pm at the Tobacco Factory on May 31st and June 1st.