Call for Mural Artist
Mural Artist Submission
Apply for an exciting summer project!
ARE YOU A LOCAL MURAL ARTIST?
Submit your application!
The call for mural artists is out. The Mural program supports local artists while creating a positive space in Downtown. It attracts locals as well as tourists. The Mural program is meant to beautify back alleys, dieter Grafitti, and improve public safety.
Want to paint a mural that will contribute to the heart of our city and create a legacy?
Downtown Kamloops is looking for experienced Mural Artists to create new murals to enhance the existing back alley art gallery collection. This opportunity is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
- Must be capable of painting large murals on the exterior of Downtown buildings during the summer.
- Must include at least 3 samples of completed works of art, and a CV detailing projects you have been involved with.
- Must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents, legally entitled to work, and between 15 -30 years of age.
- Will be compensated full-time hours for 6 weeks to complete the project
Note: Should the proposal requirements for this call be a barrier to you submitting your ideas, please contact us at murals@downtownkamloops.com before May 3rd.
This program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia
Kamloops Art Gallery – Now Open!
The Kamloops Art Gallery has reopened its doors to the public! After being closed down they are finally able, and ready to #openwithcare to the public. Some things have changed, however, the new hours of operations are Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm....
#30. 503 Victoria Street – Films On My Mind
Lead Artist: Zach Abney – Assistant Nancy Kuchta
This mural was completed in the summer of 2019. It features a number of scenes from films played at the Paramount, going back to the first film that was known to be played- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. The mural is meant to show people recalling these scenes that stuck with them, which is why it fades from a person’s face to the movies depicted.
#31. 322 Seymour Street – The Winking Man
The most recently completed mural painted downtown was created by Zach Abney. It’s located on the 300 block of Seymour Street. This piece explores the gaze as a form of wordless expression. Body language expresses so much before words become a part of the equation. A brief glance conveys so much emotion – from happiness and joy, to sadness, grief, and pain. “The Winking Man” communicates a wisdom that comes from age and experience, while the facial posture of the man recounts a sense of both wisdom and glee.
#19. 245 Victoria St. – Abstract
This used to be Tricia Sellmer’s Gallery
Tricia Sellmer emblazons collective dialogues upon canvas in pursuit of light, harmony, balance, presence, rhythm and concealed touch.
Her works hang in public and private collections internationally. Locally, her artwork is proudly displayed in the Brownstone Restaurant and at the Plaza Hotel.
#29. 220 – 4th Avenue – Saxophone Man
Artist: Zach Abney (2018)
This building resides beside the Commodore Grand Café & Lounge, The Commodore – as it is more commonly known- opened in 1927 and is both a licensed restaurant by day and a club by night. The Commodore is known for their diverse range of music, from DJ’s that specialize in hip-hop and electro to playing soft rock and jazz throughout the week.
#28. 100-465 Victoria Street – JuiceBox 1998
Artist: Robin Hodgson and Jack Morris (2018)
This mural echoes the contemporary architecture of the TNRD building, and honours the cutting edge vision of the architects, Peter Cardew and Nigel Baldwin in 1998. The playful combination of shape, line, and colour also speaks to the history of abstract painting — a medium often featured on the walls of the Kamloops Art Gallery. Segments of the concrete wall will remain visible, in order to balance the materials of the original building with the mural. This mural took 5 days to complete.