On Friday, 13 February 2026, the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Khon Kaen University (KKU) successfully hosted the “Art Lane: Street Art Festival 23rd,” this year celebrated under the theme “Art Lane Art Rock.”
Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University, presided over the opening ceremony. The event’s main objective was to transform a common thoroughfare into a stage for exhibiting the artistic and musical potential of students, providing a full opportunity for students and the network of artists across Khon Kaen Province to display their abilities. More than 300 administrators, faculty members, and students attended the launch ceremony at the White Bridge area of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts.
Associate Professor Charnchai remarked that the 23rd Art Lane: Street Art Festival is considered the largest music and art festival in the Northeastern region. This year’s rock theme reflects the spirit of the current era. This space allows the Khon Kaen University community to collectively carry on the tradition of creativity and provides a dynamic platform for students from the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, and all other faculties, to demonstrate their skills and potential fully. Assoc. Prof. Charnchai expressed his hope that this evening would mark the beginning of an enjoyable celebration and that this valuable activity would be continued in the future.
Assistant Professor Burin Plengdeesakul, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, stated that this year’s Art Lane theme, “Art Lane Art Rock,” was chosen to allow everyone to experience the genuine energy and spirit of rock music. The White Bridge pathway, which typically serves as a general transit route, was transformed into a major venue for creativity, vocal performance, and artistic energy. The event aimed to ignite inspiration among students, faculty, high school pupils, and Khon Kaen’s artist networks.
The Dean noted that this area is designated for releasing creative potential, and the faculty is committed to bringing academic art out onto the street so that the public can experience and truly access art, believing that art can reach everyone’s soul.
Mr. Thanawat Chalermchat, a second-year Communication Design student at the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, shared his experience designing the event logo. “The concept for this year’s logo design was inspired by the rock music culture of the 80s and 90s, where music was often used as a tool to express feelings and address political or social issues. Initially, the design leaned heavily toward raw conceptual art with a satirical undertone toward society. However, we adjusted it to be more commercially focused this time to make it friendlier, more accessible, and capable of communicating effectively with a wider audience.”
The 23rd Art Lane: Street Art Festival was held from 13 to 15 February 2026. This initiative elevates an academic space into an open creative venue for all youth and artists, reflecting the University’s mission to promote arts and culture and create diverse learning spaces. This development is crucial for cultivating creative personnel and stimulating the economy concretely through art exhibitions. Furthermore, students can apply this knowledge practically to their future lives.
News/Photography: Thanyaphon Plianpithak and Mr. Punyawach Khuntip, 4th Year Co-operative Education Students, Department of Thai Language, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Editorial Supervision: Jiraporn Prathumchai, Public Relations Officer, Corporate Communications Division
