Wood Buffalo Mural Fest to bring pops of colour to region
Mural events and community gatherings will take place from August to October
Wood Buffalo Mural Fest is here to brighten up Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo!
Ranging from locations in Parsons Creek to downtown Fort McMurray to the airport, new murals will be installed by local and national artists throughout August and continue into the fall.
“We are excited to see Mural Fest bring artists from all across Canada to collaborate with local groups, organizations and businesses,” says Todd Hillier, chair of the Public Art Committee. “These new works of art will showcase some amazing artistry in key areas of the community for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.”
| Location | Artist | Dates of mural installation |
|---|---|---|
| kiyām Community Park | Danielle Fairweather & Girls INC. | Aug. 19 to 22 |
|
Ironwood Management 9911 MacDonald Ave. |
Fatspatrol | Aug. 21 to 30 |
|
Future home of Arts INC 10015 Manning Ave. |
Haus of Bellefleur & local artists | Aug. 22 to Sept. 1 |
|
KP Squared 9717 Franklin Ave. |
Murals by Marg | Aug. 23 to Sept. 6 |
|
Beacon Hill Community Park 210 Beacon Hill Dr. |
Ruth Perry | Aug 28 to Sept 10 |
|
Fort McMurray International Airport |
Alexandra Kavanagh | TBD |
|
Parsons North Pedestrian Bridge |
Maria-Rosa SZY & MACOY | TBD |
*Dates may change due to weather and air quality. Other artists and locations may be announced throughout the festival.
Rock painting and storytelling at the park, Aug. 9
Join local artist Ruth Perry for a fun-filled morning of rock painting and artistic inspiration at Beacon Hill Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Aug. 9.
Share your experiences and memories to help shape the future art installation in Beacon Hill Park.
Can’t make it? Email participate@rmwb.ca to share your stories and feedback.
Join Public Art Wood Buffalo for a free family-friendly public art exhibition from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at kiyām Community Park on Aug. 24.
Celebrate the impressive talents of Wood Buffalo Mural Fest artists and the local creative community with live mural painting and a variety of performances. You can also purchase some goods from local vendors and taste some delicious snacks!
Schedule of events
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | Welcome and land acknowledgement |
| 11:10 a.m. | Drumming Group |
| 11:30 a.m. | Fort McMurray Chinese-Canadian Cultural Society |
| 11:40 a.m. | Celtic Dance FM |
| 11:50 a.m. | Filipino Cultural Association |
| 12:30 p.m. | Fort McMurray Chinese-Canadian Cultural Society |
| 12:40 to 1:30 p.m. |
Latin Dance Fort McMurray
|
| 2:10 p.m. | McMurray Metis |
| 2:20 p.m. | Indian Classical Dance |
| 2:35 to 3:35 p.m. |
Dan Tulk (live music)
|
| 3:40 p.m. | Brady Irish Dance |
| 3:50 p.m. |
Highland Dance Fort McMurray (tentative)
|
| 4 to 5 p.m. | Dan Tulk (live music) |
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