Mural Project 2024 (CLOSED)

Eligibility
The Fernie Mural Project is open to all experienced and professional mural artists who are from the Columbia Basin. Find the Columbia Basin Region here. We also highly encourage partnerships and mentoring of artists. 

Project Brief 

Theme: Station Square,  Community & Remembrance.

The artwork will be located on the side wall of 551 1st Ave, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 which is the Fernie Legion branch #36.  The wall is located opposite The Arts Station and serves as backdrop to an area known as Station Square. Station Square is in the core of downtown Fernie and used for community events such as the Wednesday Socials and Griz Days. This area is slowly being developed with additions each year to enhance the space. As a result the location is frequently visited so will be regularly engaged with by many different people.

This wall or backdrop to Station Square is currently a blank canvas. It has already been prepared with a base coat of  Benjamin Moore Chelsea Grey and trim colour of Van Deusen Blue which should be considered in the design.The building has a Legion sign which can be relocated but should also be considered. There is a deck and parking as well as an independent structure that should be considered when creating the design.

The mural should reflect this community space and enhance and complement it but not compete with it. The theme is broad to give the opportunity for the artist to put forward their interpretation of what will best represent the space and Fernie Community. This space is very interactive so a mural that reflects this would be welcome. 

 All applicants should consider the issues around cultural appropriation if using the cultural forms, aesthetics or iconography of cultural communities removed from their social, political and cultural roots.