LEARNING

Youth Paint Parkdale

A free visual art learning program for local youth (ages 14-19) during 2020 March Break. Registration is now open.

Featured Mural

Connections

The Connections Mural was created in 2016 as a Signature Project of the Cultural Hotspot, produced in partnership with the City of Toronto.

Featured Member Artist

EVOND BLAKE (MEDIAH)

An Internationally renowned visual artist, MEDIAH is a trendsetter sparking new ideas and originality by blurring the lines between post-graffiti and dynamic abstraction.

Resource

Mural Production: A Resource Handbook

From the amateur artist to the professional, from the interested wall owner to members of council, community and business associations, this handbook aims to assist in the creation of many significant murals to come.

Mural Map of Canada - how to video

Watch how to add your murals to the map

In this video we go over the steps in adding a mural to the Mural Map of Canada. The map was updated in 2019 with the support of a Toronto Arts Council, Digital Incubator grant. If you're ready to add your mural to the map - click here!.

News

Youth Paint Parkdale 2020

February 24, 2020

A free visual art learning program for local youth (ages 14-19) during 2020 March Break. Participants learn basic art, design, and mural-making skills from professional artists, gaining the skills and confidence to participate in public art projects in their communities. During the program participants will work on a collaborative design… Read More

Member Interviews: Evond Blake (Mediah)

February 6, 2020

Evond Blake is a Canadian multidisciplinary visual artist who has worked under the pseudonym MEDIAH for 25 years. ­ An Internationally renowned visual artist, MEDIAH is a trendsetter sparking new ideas and originality by blurring the lines between post-graffiti and dynamic abstraction. Blake’s work consists of weaving traditional street art… Read More

We are Hiring: Mural Routes Program Manager

November 7, 2019

Start Date: January  8, 2020 Contract Length:  January 8, 2020 to April 30, 2021, with possibility of extension. Application Process: Email a resume and cover letter in one PDF file to info@muralroutes.ca before Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 5pm. Please include “Program Manager” in the subject line. Contact:  info@muralroutes.ca Summary… Read More

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Want to get involved with Mural Routes? The best way to support us, keep up to date, and learn about opportunities in mural art is to become a member.  Mural Routes offers our members unique opportunities to network with artists and administrators, receive job opportunities, and learn about the latest developments in mural art trends. Become part of the mural art network – join Mural Routes today.

“When I moved to Canada in 2016, I was mesmerized by beautiful murals all around the city. I was very excited to see all the murals because I always wanted to do bigger scale work. Then I found Mural Routes’ Mural Art Career Development (MACD) Program while I was searching for an opportunity. And it changed my life entirely.” – Jieun June Kim

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Mural Routes:

  • Inspires the creation of public art as a catalyst for community building
  • Educates, trains and elevates mural artists and their work

Your donation will help us continue to build partnerships, educate, connect, support and promote mural artists and communities. Make a donation today

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We create, promote, educate, advise and link artists, organizations and others that are interested in the development of wall art. Mural Routes has become the primary advisor for communities engaged in producing public wall art in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.