It’s a big job, but someone’s got to paint it

A new mural is displayed along the RBC Convention Centre in downtown Winnipeg on Jan. 24, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)

Bracebridge is calling on all artists to show their interest in painting a large-scale outdoor mural in the heart of downtown.

The mural will be located on a prominent exterior brick wall measuring approximately 20 feet by 40 feet, and is part of the Bracebridge and the BIA’s commitment to enhancing public art.

The theme of the mural will reflect nature and the environment, inspired by public feedback gathered through the town’s survey at Engage Bracebridge.

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The town will pay the selected artist to complete the mural, as well as offering an honorarium for three shortlisted artists to develop initial design mock-ups.

Artists are invited to submit a formal expression of interest by March 27 at 3 p.m.

The selection process will be overseen by the town’s Public Art Advisory Committee. Shortlisted artists will be contacted in April and a final muralist will be selected following an interview and concept review process.

The completed mural is expected to be unveiled in the fall of 2025.

Interested artists are encouraged to review the full Expression of Interest document and submission requirements.