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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Artists: Don and Shirley Begg 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 This statue is dedicated to all the skilled trade workers in our community. |
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Downtown Murals |
Aurora in the Birch Mural
Location: 10310 100 Ave Painted on the wall facing to 104th 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 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 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 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 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.
Learn more about the Downtown Murals at the Rediscover Downtown webpage. |
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Every Child Matters |
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Artist: Ellie Lagrandeur, Local Indigenous artist 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.” |
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Fort on the Saskatchewan |
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Artist: Doug Driediger The mural highlights some of the key people and events of our history. |
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Inspector Jarvis |
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Artists: Don and Shirley Begg 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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Artists: Don and Shirley Begg 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 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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Artists: Don and Shirley Begg The Babysitter is a life-sized bronze sculpture of a sheep dog guarding his lamb. |
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Water Tower |
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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. |
City Hall
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Currents |
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Artist: William Frymire 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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Fabric of the Community |
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Artist: William Frymire 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 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 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 This steel sculpture captures the flight of an eagle soaring over the North Saskatchewan River near Fort Saskatchewan. |
