The Squamish Mural Walk Festival is taking place in downtown Squamish from July 28 to 30.
According to a Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) news release, there will be 10 new murals and seven garbage can “mural makeovers” happening over the course of the third annual event.
DSBIA executive director, Kerry Neil, said everyone is welcome to collect a map at Stan Clarke Park between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day and then walk to see live mural installations or visit existing murals.
“The murals we are showcasing increase the liveability and artistic richness of downtown Squamish,” reads the news release.
“They encourage genuine community participation thus strengthening community interactions. A mural can create belonging and a sense of pride, reduce graffiti and tagging and allow neighbourhoods to shape their community through beautification.”
A recent mural for this upcoming event from James Harry and Lauren Brevner caught the eye of many on Cleveland Avenue across the street from the Otter Co-op. Harry and Brevner are expected to be back during the festival to put the finishing touches on the piece.
This event also coincides with Open Street Day on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. which will have live music, art and entertainment. This event returns for the second consecutive year during which a portion of Cleveland Avenue in downtown is closed to vehicles allowing people to “experience the neighbourhood differently.”
“Open Street Day aims to promote sustainable active transportation, community well-being, and social cohesion. By temporarily reallocating the streets from cars to people, we create an opportunity for residents to connect, explore, and envision the potential of Squamish as a more pedestrian-friendly and accessible place,” reads the news release.
A free bike valet from OurSquamish Placemaking Society will be located at Winnipeg Street and Cleveland Avenue for the event.
“You are encouraged to travel downtown by foot, bike, skateboard or scooter,” the release continued.
For more information about these events, visit squamishmuralwalk.com or downtownsquamish.com.
