Learning, training and mentorship have been a priority for Mural Routes since 2001. In 2016, Mural Routes brought our education programs together into the Mural Art Learning Institute (MURALI), a continuum of training programs for mural artists and managers. All MURALI programs are generously funded by an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant.
On Saturday, June 16th, 2018 Mural Routes staff and students from this year’s Mural Art Career Development program helped in restoring vibrancy to the iconic Rainbow Tunnel near the Don Valley Parkway. The mural was originally painted in 1971 by Bc Johnson, and was restored by Mural Routes in 2012, adding a mural to …
Graffiti Art Workshop: Wall Art Learning Series A full-day workshop including a theoretical overview of graffiti art style and culture, and time for hands-on practice and learning technique with aerosol spray paint. Location: Mural Routes, 1859 Kingston Rd. Date: Saturday, July 7th from 10am-4pm Instructor: Evond Blake is a Canadian multidisciplinary visual artist who has …
A quick overview of the potential of murals made with digital wraps: Learn about the products made by 3M and their uses for large-scale digital and photo murals Demo of materials and application techniques Q&A time to ask questions and explore the possibilities Date: Thursday May 31st 2018, 5:30 – 6:30pm Instructor: Jeff Uzbalis, …
The Process of Monumental Mural Making with Adrian Hayles Date: Thursday, May 24th from 6 – 8:30pm Location: Yonge Space, 389 Yonge St (at Gerrard St E) Cost: $30, $25 for Mural Routes members Details: Artist Adrian Hayles has created murals across the city of Toronto, including the monumental Yonge St Music Murals. Adrian will share …
Acquire the skills necessary to create a mural design using Photoshop and learn how to translate the design into a full-scale, hand-painted mural. Date: Thursday May 17th 2018, 5:30 – 8:30pm Instructor: John Nobrega, artist, muralist, and Creative Director at Blinc studios Location: UrbanArts Protech Media Lab, 5 Bartonville Ave (at Weston Road) For more …
This workshop will provide tips and guidelines for preparing a successful proposal and plan for Calls to Artists and Expressions of Interest. Date: Tuesday April 24th 2018, 6:00 – 8:30 pm Instructors: Karin Eaton, Executive & Artistic Director of Mural Routes, and Allan Bender, Blinc Studios Location: The Commons at 401 Richmond St. W, 4th …
