Property owners, organizations, stratas and non-profit groups with highly visible walls are invited to participate in the City’s Community Mural Program. Now in its sixth year, this program partners those offering walls to be painted with artists to create vibrant public murals.

“Richmond’s Community Mural Program brings together artists, community groups, residents and local businesses to transform the places where we live, work and play into welcoming environments,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “The murals add vibrancy to our public spaces, foster community identity and create civic pride”.

Selected applicants will be notified in early October and City staff will then match successful applicants with a pre-qualified artist to create the mural. Locations must be visually accessible to the general public, and meet a few additional requirements. Private, single family properties are not eligible. Details can be found at richmond.ca/MuralProgram.

“Schools across the Richmond School District have had the privilege of working with artists with support from the City of Richmond’s Community Mural Program. The murals are more than just beautiful pieces of art, they are a testament to the power of collaboration and creativity.” said Catherine Jule, District Administrator, Early Learning and Arts with the Richmond School District No. 38. “The murals amplify the stories and voices of our learners and have become a focal point, contributing to a growing sense of belonging for all”

Since the launch of the Community Mural Program in 2019, there have been 28 murals completed throughout Richmond including:

• Facets of Byng by Phil Phil Studio at Lord Byng Elementary School
• Dog Days by Rory Doyle at South Arm Outdoor Pool
• A Fisherman’s Dream by Carolyn Wong at Steveston Harbour Authority 

Applying to participate in the Mural program is easy with the deadline of Monday, September 23, 2024. Murals will be completed in 2025. To learn more about the Community Mural Program and to apply, visit richmond.ca/MuralProgram, email publicart@richmond.ca or call 604-247-4612.