Murals

Mural Locations

  • The Deep Blue

    In 2021, Nova Scotian artist Danielle Mahood created an “ocean-themed Mother Nature” that pays tribute to the nautical and natural heritage of Yarmouth. Funding was provided by the Town of Yarmouth through the Yarmouth Façade Society Mural Grant Program. Support and funding was also provided by Mike and Kim Ryan of Ryan’s Electrical and Security Services Limited.

  • Diversity Mural

    The Berwick Mural Society proudly announced Halifax artist Ibe Ananaba as the winner of their 2023 mural competition. The 2023 theme is diversity and the large-scale mural will be featured on the expansive south wall of the Shur-Gain Feeds’n Needs building located at 229 Commercial Street. The start date of the mural was Tuesday, June 20th, and was completed on the 6th of July, 2023.

  • Crane

    Installed in the window of a Dollarama, this mural is a part of Priscilla Yu’s main mural project located on the back of the building. This piece is meant to invite viewers to view the larger mural on the other side titled “Crane Dreamscape.”

  • Brian Sinclair

    This mural depicts a portrait of Indigenous man Brian Sinclair, who died in 2008 while waiting to be seen in emergency at Health Sciences Centre. Sinclair, with a treatable infection was killed by racism, and wasn’t discovered dead until 34 hours after his arrival. He was only 45 when he died. His death was a wake-up call for many Winnipegers and for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, who then planned to implement more recommendations, and take accountability for anti-racist policies in healthcare.

  • Walker Theatre Mural

    Located on the back of the former Walker Theatre, now the Burton Cummings Theatre, this mural is one of Winnipeg’s oldest murals that still stands today. Part of a public project known as Artwalls, Benson and Hendges Tobacco Company sponsored the project to “enhance the urban environment.” Winston Leathers’ mural was chosen as one of the three finalists, including artists Bill Lobchuk and Bruce Head. It was created around the same time as his Cosmic Variations series in the early 1970s.

  • 365 Hargrave Mural

    This mural was unveiled on Aboriginal Day in 2005, and is located on the side of the Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada Building, also known as the New Hargrave Building or the Film Exchange Building. The mural itself is on a vinyl material, and it celebrates and represents the contribuions that Indigenous people have made in furthering the nation.

  • 460 Main St Mural

    This Main Street mural was created by Icelandic artist Sara Riel. It consists of four connected panels displayed on the North wall of the Birt’s Saddlery building. With a white background with splashes of bright watercolour, a sheet ghost-like figure is seen to the left of the image. Emerging from the bottom of this figure are birds, flying towards the right side. For more information: https://leifnorman.net/sara-riel-art-installation-468-main-street-april-2010/

  • Berwick Centennial Mural

    The Berwick Centennial Mural is to commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Incorporation of Berwick as a Town on May 25th, 1923. The mural project was conceptualized and commissioned by the Berwick Mural Society, and this project was our second annual Call for Proposals concept. The mural planning began with the selection of an artist through a Call for Proposals in April of 2022. The winning design – created by Kristen De Palma, KDP Letters in partnership with Jake Seibert, Talking Wall Designs – was chosen through several stages of deliberation. Painting began on May 13th and was completed on May 21st, 2022.

  • Euphoria

    A euphoric wildlife scene featuring the Tortoise and Hare in a perfectly harmonious array of psychedelic colours. The artwork is inspired by the year of the water rabbit according to the lunar calendar, and is also reminiscent of the well known folktale. Rather than focusing on who wins the race, the artwork hopes to spark a sense of joy and stillness in the present moment. There is plenty of beauty to appreciate all around us and all it takes is a moment to stop and admire the lilies.

  • Sneaky Peak

    “I’m thrilled to have a mural location in the Beltline, especially along our 12th Avenue cycle path. The open public location allows full accessibility to art and has certainly inspired my design. As people move past the mural, whether it’s in a rush to work or a relaxing stroll, my aim is to put a smile on their face. The simplicity
    of smiling reduces stress and generates more positive emotions, and my colourful quirky mural is designed to contribute to good health. The mural is a forced perspective display of condominium-style birdhouses, with sneaky cats popping up in several spots. A singular little bird is successfully avoiding their daunting hunt, happily placed right in the middle. Whether it’s the artistic colour and strong lines or the kooky concept, I hope that my BUMP mural contributes to making the city of Calgary an attractive and fun destination.”

  • Violet King

    “My design is based on the first Black woman lawyer in Canada, Violet King. I choose to depict her in my design not only due to her connection to Alberta, being born in Calgary October 18th 1929, but for her prevalence as a figure of Canadian History. Violet was an adamant purveyor of justice practicing criminal law in Calgary and later in the US. This mural will serve as a memorial and celebration of Kings life and legacy with a hope that more folks will learn about her story.”

  • N/A

    On Inner City Brewing back alley wall

    Part of YYC BUMP (Beltline Urban Murals Map)
    Sponsored by TD Canada Trust

  • SÔHKÂTISIWIN

    ᓲᐦᑳᑎᓯᐃᐧᐣ, meaning “sôhkâtisiwin” or strength/power in Cree, and it depicts B-Girl and traditional fancy and hoop dancer, Angela Gladue. The mural is based on a photograph taken by Calgary photographer, Candice Ward.

  • Traveling Family

    In this mural artwork I felt like I needed to make something that has an orange background as a reminder of the poor 215 babies who were found and how that number is in the thousands presently and the realities of the “generational impact” that the residential school had to this day. I am relearning my language because of that and I used my art to help save my language.

  • Portrait of Funmilayo

    Located on the North-facing wall of the Garrick Theatre, this mural depicts a head portrait of a Nigerian woman named Funmilayo. The Head in Yoruba culture relates to presence, essence and destiny. She is compared to the European men that we would typically see on dollar bills, signifying that she would get the same amount of attention in the public. It is meant to be a shift, or complete opposition from the popular Western view of the African torso. Sponsored by: Signex Manufacturing, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, Graffiti Art Programming, Synonym Art Consultation, Wall to Wall Mural Festival

  • Speaking Up!

    Artist’s statement: “There’s been a #metoo wave happening in Egypt where “400 official complaints of sexual assault & violence against women have been filed in 5 days” and thousands of women, bravely, shared their stories online, facing the stigma and blame that society places on survivors whom are speaking up. Inspired by every brave woman, Farah Emara, a 23 year old artist, is sharing her frustration and pride in this piece; “One day I cried out of frustration from all the stories I’ve read and heard, and yet I was crying out of pride because they’ve had the courage to break the silence and share such traumatic personal experiences. It’s hard and triggering for everyone, but no one is ever alone, we’re all together. Every woman is speaking up for herself and for all the other women. I wanted to celebrate their power and create an impression of pain and unity”. Sponsored by: Synonym Art Consultation, Graffiti Art Programming, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, Signex Manufacturing, Wall to Wall Mural Festival.

  • Love All Day

    Created by renowned New York City mural artist Queen Andrea, this mural is displayed on the front of the Garrick Theatre. Andrea’s art style is known for her of usage of bright colour, bold designs, and dazzling typography. Sponsored by: Benjamin Moore, United Rentals, Take Pride Winnipeg, Dulux Paint, Synonym Art Consultation, Graffiti Art Programming and Wall-to-Wall Mural Festival.