Flora
Andrea Manica painted these mini murals on barricades near the fire hall in 2023. Inspired by vintage Romanian tapestries, Manica pays tribute to her grandparents and father, who immigrated to the East Coast from Romania.
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The Way We Were
This mural was painted by the Tides Contemporary Art Gallery collective in 2023. It commemorates the Nova Scotia Carriage Company, founded in 1868 in Kentville and in operation until 1914.
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Mural by Miyoshi Kondo
Miyoshi Kondo painted this mural in 2018 to commemorate the buildings of Kentville’s past and future.
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Bryan Gibson
Jaimie Peerless (@phantomgirl13) organized and collectively created this mural to honour the legacy of boxer Bryan Gibson. Gibson founded the Evangeline Trail Boxing Club in Kentville, where he was an inspiring coach, referee and Olympian.
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Family Resurgence
Lorne Julien is a Mi’kmaq artist from Millbrook Frist Nation who paints murals all over Nova Scotia. This mural emphasizes the strength and love of Indigenous families.
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Floral mural for College Promenade by Hotsnackz and Julia Prajza in aerosol and acrylic.
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Meeting Place
Muralist Andrea Manica painted this mural to showcase the vibrant culture of Centre Square. The mural also depicts the spoils of the harvest season and musicians, two important aspects of the local community.
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SANCTUARiii
Large scale mural by SOWL and assisted by Radha Raulgkar, sponsored by Vibes Arts & stART Toronto. Completed in 2022, in aerosol and acrylic.
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Lavender Thoughts
Storefront mural by Toronto artist SOWL for Pretty Little Secrets Beauty, completed in 2023 in aerosol.
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Wondering Spring
Settlers of Catan themed mural by Jinke Wang for Snakes & Lattes, supported by Steps Public Art and completed in 2023.
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Outside the Box mural by Michael Enzbrunner completed in 2016, supported by stART Street Art Toronto.
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Lust Legs
Mural of “lust legs” by Spud1, completed in 2014.
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Untitled
Outside the Box mural by Anna May Henry, completed in 2016 and supported by stART Toronto. Image reflects an elephant popcorn box and adjusted to say “Love & Unity.”
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Features a number of multicultural children racing in potato sacks. On each potato sack is the name Eva’s Fine Deli, which has since closed.
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Vibe Mantra Scroll
Large scale mural by Toronto artists SOWL & Flips supported by stART Toronto for the “Just Us” call.
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A New Wave
Paloma Dawkins’s mural celebrates Nova Scotian oceanscapes and beaches.
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An Artistic Visionary
This mural is a tribute to local legend and artist Matthew Cupido.
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Sassy Pants
Celine Gabrille’s mural pays tribute to her favourite fashion icon – her mother. Her mother wore tailored suits to project a feminist, stylish message to classes at Acadia University in the 1960’s.
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I’ll Always Bee with You
More of Jaimie Peerless’s work can be found on Instagram @girlphantom13.
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A Daughter of Our Community
The mural pays tribute to local writer Theresa McAuley Robinson, who was murdered by her second husband in 1904.
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Annapolis Valley
Trackside Studios completed this mural in 2019 as a tribute to the iconic apples and apple blossoms of Annapolis Valley.
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Lost Dominion
Muralist Justin Fraser-Fong completed this project in 2022. The train engine commemorates the Dominion Atlantic Railway, which historically brought Nova Scotians to and from Kentville and beyond.
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Micro(eco)systems
Kentville artist Ellen Cere painted this mural in 2021 for the Kentville Memorial Pool & Splashpad. Cere uses this piece to celebrate overlooked aspects of a rich eco-system.
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There’s No Place Like Kentville
de Palma’s mural pays tribute to small town communities like Kentville. The artist invites the viewer to spot all the Wizard of Oz references in this piece.
