Thirteen local artists have created 150th-anniversary mural paintings for the City of Richmond Hill, displayed on Bell boxes and storage bunkers throughout the community.
The largest mural was painted over a two-week period and is featured on an outside wall at the Richmond Green Sports Centre, according to a city news release.
The city received $26,900 in federal funding, which has supported various RH150 activities throughout 2023, including these local art installations.
"Thank you to the selected artists involved for capturing a sense of social connectivity and community pride: Chris Perez, Joaquin Varela, Phoebe Lau, Sheryln Hu, Monica Pramanick, Sarah Alinia Ziazi, Natasha Pelley-Smith, Jing Fu, Ruth Toy, Eduardo Diaz Ocampo, Gloria Hope, Robin Hesse and Ghazaleh Rastgar," the city stated.
For more information on mural locations and the artists themselves, visit RichmondHill.ca/RH150.
“Artistic and cultural activities are the foundation for healthy, vibrant communities. That’s why our government supports projects that allow people from all walks of life to create bonds with each other. Congratulations to everyone who will make this event a success," said Pascale St-Onge, minister of Canadian heritage
“I take great pride in witnessing the exceptional talent and creativity of our local artists on full display through these remarkable murals. These works of art not only celebrate the rich history of our city but also stand as a testament to the unity and cultural diversity that defines our vibrant community. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our government for the generous funding provided, through the Department of Canadian Heritage, which has made this project possible. The RH150 murals will undoubtedly continue to inspire and connect our community for generations to come,” said Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari.
“We are very grateful to the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada for providing us with this grant in support of our RH150 anniversary. ... These RH150 murals really do a great job at bringing the diversity, culture and spirit of Richmond Hill to life,” said Mayor David West.
