Public art improves livability, quality of life and wellbeing. It showcases local artists, helps to revitalize and beautify neighbourhoods, engages residents and visitors with art, reflects our histories and identities, and cultivates community pride. We invest in public art.
The City regularly issues a public call to individual artists and commercial galleries for submissions of artwork to be considered for purchase by the City for inclusion in the Civic Art Collection. Artwork in the collection can be seen throughout City Hall and other City buildings.
We hire artists to create murals in many neighbourhoods. Murals enliven and beautify the City and reduce unwanted graffiti.
Our mural sites include:
The City has commissioned several sculptures, including:
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