The City of St. John’s is launching a new initiative to help beautify vacant storefronts on Water St. and Duckworth St. in the downtown core — and we’re inviting property owners to get involved.

Through the Urban Art Gallery Beautification Program, property owners of vacant buildings on Water St. and Duckworth St. can partner with the City to showcase stunning artwork from the City’s Civic Art Collection. The artwork will be professionally printed as vinyl decals and installed on the exterior of storefront windows at no cost to the property owner.

How it works

• Vinyl artwork is applied to the outside of windows, with no need to access the building.
• All installation and removal will be handled by the City.
• Decals will stay up for a minimum of 12 months, or until the space becomes leased or sold.
• Property owners must keep windows clear for installation and agree not to alter the artwork.

To learn more and express your interest, please email arts@stjohns.ca.