Artists: Don and Shirley Begg
Location: 99 Avenue and 101 Street
The statue captures the hopes and dreams of settlers arriving off the train to start their new life.
Explore Art
Explore sculptures, murals, and installations found in Fort Saskatchewan’s parks and public spaces. Each piece reflects our shared story as it evolves, told through people and place. Learn more about the creativity on display throughout the City.
City Hall Art Nook
Located on the main floor of City Hall, the Art Nook showcases the work of local Fort Saskatchewan artists through a monthly rotating exhibit. Visit City Hall at any time to see what’s currently on display.
Alberta Lottery Fund Art Gallery
The art gallery is located inside the Dow Centennial Centre. Monthly exhibits are open Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, and during Shell Theatre performances.
If you would like to organize a week day Art Gallery visit or for more information, please call 780-992-6400 or email culture@fortsask.ca.
Art in Public Places Gallery
The Art in Public Places Gallery is located between the Lion’s Mane and the Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild’s Studio in the Dow Centennial Centre. Browse past selections from the Art in Public Places program.
Want to submit your own artwork? Learn how to get involved.
Public Art & Outdoor Works
Public art encourages residents and visitors to take pride in our public spaces. The City works to share this art with everyone and transform our community into a more welcoming and beautiful environment.
Artist: Tom Hjoleifson
Location: 1875 River Valley Drive
This statue is dedicated to all the skilled trade workers in our community.
Artist: William Frymire
Location: 10005 – 102 Street
A colourful glass tile mural in front of City Hall that pays tribute to the ebb and flow of the North Saskatchewan River.
Aurora in the Birch Mural
Artist: Kelly Mellings, Pulp Studio Inc.
Location: 10310 100 Ave, painted on the wall facing to 104 Street
The mural’s concept, captured by the Kelly Mellings, reveals the magic of childhood, the mesmerizing glow of the northern lights, and the city’s connection to its Birch Hills heritage.
Grow in Fort Saskatchewan
Artist: Ashley Rosenow, Illustrious Interiors
Location: 8803 102 St
From the artist: "Each flower, plant, symbol was carefully selected to represent many of our newcomers in our city. Some elements that were included were the red rose, heliconia, letter "W" to represent Columbia, the peacock, lotus, letter "O" to represent India, the nightingale, wheat, cornflower, letter "G" to represent Ukraine, the sampaguita, anahaw leaf, letter "R" to represent the Philippines, the plum blossom to represent China, the Lapageria rosea to represent Chile, and lavender to represent Portugal. The sheep was also added as they have become a staple to Fort Saskatchewan for over 30 years."
In Bloom
Artists: Thomas Brothers (Dave and Allan), Flying Colors Murals
Location: 9924 102 St, painted on the side of Twice but Nice
The Thomas brothers got their inspiration from the flowers growing at Legacy Park in the Downtown of Fort Saskatchewan. "These floral murals are here to remind us that the combinations of shapes and colors always look great. They reveal the beauty and immense power of nature. It is so playful, colourful and screams summertime. Pieces are the type that make you stare at for long periods of time, discovering new details in the extremely rich amusing floral work."
We All Belong
Artist: Ashley Rosenow, Illustrious Interiors
Location: 100 Avenue near the corner of 102nd Street
Ashley Rosenow, the owner of Illustrious Interiors, says that this mural was made to promote cultural diversity, unity, and inclusivity.
Welcome to Fort Sask
Artist: Dave Thomas, Flying Colors Murals
Location: Corner of 102 Street and 99 Avenue
The concept of the mural is based on the classic “greetings from” postcards and was designed to not only welcome visitors into Downtown Fort Saskatchewan, but also act as a backdrop for visitors to snap a picture and share their adventures. Each letter in the mural celebrates local landmarks and scenes.
Artist: Ellie Lagrandeur, Local Indigenous artist
Location: 10005 102 Street Painted on the sidewalk outside Fort Saskatchewan City Hall
From the artist: “The City approached me to do a sidewalk mural. The Every Child Matters movement was the inspiration,” said Lagrandeur. “It’s all about promoting healing, for everybody. It’s not just for Indigenous culture, it’s for everybody. Every child matters. It doesn’t matter what child what culture, what country, what colour, it’s every child.”
Artist: William Frymire
Location: 10005 – 102 Street
This piece is a diverse collection of mosaic tiles in four panels with intricate aluminum shapes that represent important elements of the community.
Artist: Doug Driediger
Location: 100 Avenue between 101 and 102 Street
The mural highlights some of the key people and events of our history.
Artists: Don and Shirley Begg
Location: 100 Avenue between 100 and 101 Street
The life-sized bronze statue of Inspector Jarvis who chose the perfect spot for a new North West Mounted Police Fort in 1875.
Artists: Don and Shirley Begg
Location: 102 Street between 99 and 100 Avenue
Over 25 years of the Sheep Grazing Program in Fort Saskatchewan is showcased in a statue fondly named “Olive” after the longest serving member of the grazing crew.
Artist: David Shkolny
Location: 10005 – 102 Street (1st Floor)
An acrylic painting that depicts a rural road among the lush fields near Fort Saskatchewan.
Partners in Community Policing
Artist: Nathan Scott
Location: 200 Towncrest Road
This piece celebrates the partnership between the RCMP and Municipal Enforcement Services in keeping our community safe.
Artist: Keith Walker
Location: 10005 – 102 Street (2nd Floor)
This piece is made of hand blown glass spheres each unique in shape, size and colour.
Artist: William Johnson
Location: 10005 – 102 Street (1st Floor)
This steel sculpture captures the flight of an eagle soaring over the North Saskatchewan River near Fort Saskatchewan.
Artists: Don and Shirley Begg
Location: 104 Street between 99 and 100 Avenue
The Babysitter is a life-sized bronze sculpture of a sheep dog guarding his lamb.
Location: 9421 101 St
The theme for the mural, a series of cartoon people holding hands around the circumference of the tank, was conceived by a 13-year-old girl from Fort Saskatchewan during a 1995 contest to give the 38-year-old water tower a facelift. It was then executed by the artist and an assistant over a 3-week period.
Each figure is from 14 to 17 feet high, including hats. The work had to be done from ladders tied to the railing of the catwalk 150 feet above the ground. Paints and equipment were hoisted up with a block and tackle. The most trying aspect of the project was the daily morning climb to the top of the tower. Its height is equivalent to a 15 story building with the last portion of the "open" ladder tilting backwards to meet the catwalk.