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Downtown Murals

Learn more about how we’re working to develop the downtown core.

This mural was designed to celebrate the rich history that Kamloops offers. The building that stood here until 1980 was the Leland Hotel, which was built in 1905, named in 1907 but met its end in flames. Conceptually the mural pays homage to the historic Leland Hotel but in a very modern, contemporary and unusual way. This is a popular genre of mural, so colourful and energetic this work of urban art was created with a combination of wall paint and spray paint. This mural is a dynamic addition to the diversity of our Alley Art Gallery.

This summer in Downtown Kamloops come on down to see the Back-Alley Art Gallery mural program! This public mural program was undertaken because we wanted to make our alleys part of the walkable, livable space downtown. There is now a total of 30 murals in Downtown...

Jul 12, 2019

A Walk Through the Back Alley Art Gallery

Back Alley Art Gallery The Back Alley Art Gallery is an outdoor art gallery, that like all great galleries, features a mixture of different artistic styles. We started the public mural program to make our alleys part of the walkable, livable spaces downtown. There...

Mar 18, 2019

Back Alley Art Gallery Call for Artists

Call for artist assistants. The KCBIA is planning a few more murals for our Back Alley Outdoor Art Gallery in Downtown Kamloops. The project will commence July 18, 2016. We are looking for Mural Artist Assistants Artist Assistants Do you love to paint, want to...

Jun 8, 2016

EXPLORE ART IN DOWNTOWN KAMLOOPS

View the Mural Map!

Contact capteam@downtownkamloops.com to book a mural tour!

SUPPORT THE BACK ALLEY ART PROGRAM

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We’re currently applying for funding so we can continue to expand the number of murals in downtown Kamloops.
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