Public Art
Public Art encourages people to take pride in public spaces and it can transform a community into a more welcoming and beautiful environment.
Art in Public Places
The Art in Public Places Program celebrates Fort Saskatchewan artists whose work will be a wonderful addition to the City's permanent collection. Learn more about Art in Public Places.
Around the City
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Acres of Dreams |
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Artist: 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. |
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Big Piece of the Puzzle |
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Artist: Tom Hjoleifson Location: 1875 River Valley Drive This statue is dedicated to all the skilled trade workers in our community. |
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Currents |
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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. |
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Downtown Murals |
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. |
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Fort on the Saskatchewan |
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Artist: Doug Driediger Location: 100 Avenue between 101 and 102 Street The mural highlights some of the key people and events of our history. |
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Inspector Jarvis |
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Artist: 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. |
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Olive |
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Artist: 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. |
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Partners in Community Policing |
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Artist: Nathan Scott Location: 200 Towncrest Road This piece celebrates the partnership between the RCMP and Municipal Enforcement Services in keeping our community safe. |
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The Babysitter |
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Artist: 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. |
City Hall
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Fabric of the Community |
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Artist: William Frymire Location: 10005 – 102 Street (3rd Floor) This piece is a diverse collection of mosaic tiles in four panels with intricate aluminum shapes that represent important elements of the community. |
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Open Road |
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Artist: David Shkolny Location: 10005 – 102 Street (1st Floor) An acrylic painting that depicts a rural road among the lush fields near Fort Saskatchewan. |
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Propagate |
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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. |
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River Valley |
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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. |
