Vancouver Mural Festival

✨ Thank You ✨  After 9 incredible years of transforming walls into works of art, we’re officially closing the chapter on Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF). It’s been an unforgettable journey, and none of it would have been possible without YOU – our community of artists, volunteers, partners, and mural enthusiasts. This decision was not made lightly. Like many arts and non-profit organizations, we have faced growing financial challenges in the past years. Despite our best efforts and significant progress to stabilize the organization, it is no longer viable for us to continue. Together, we’ve brought colour, culture, and conversation to the streets of Vancouver. We’ve celebrated creativity, uplifted diverse voices, and shown the world the power of public art. VMF wasn’t just a festival; it was a movement fueled by connection, collaboration, and an unshakable love for this city. While VMF may be coming to an end, the impact of its murals, festivals, and programs will continue to inspire Vancouver’s cultural landscape for years to come. These works of art stand as a testament to what is possible when creativity, collaboration, and community come together. Thank you for supporting us, cheering us on, and making VMF something truly special. With gratitude, The VMF Team

THAT’S A WRAP! ✨ THANK YOU for another amazing Vancouver Mural Festival! We are beyond grateful to all the incredible artists, performers, vendors, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and our amazing community for coming together and bringing vibrant art to the streets of Vancouver. Your creativity, energy, and support make this festival truly special. Here’s to celebrating more art, culture, and connection — see you next year! #VMF2024 #vancouvermuralfestival 🎥: @mikkyfilmz @hayleyvan @lostmeedia @jordansiudy

Announcing an open "Call for Artists" - 10-4 Initiative, 2025 (tenfour twentyfive) ACM SIGGRAPH DAC In partnership with the Vancouver Mural Project - @vanmuralfest Link: /exhibition/tenfour-twentyfive/ Curated by: Miriam Esquitín and Adrian Sinclair and Johannes DeYoung and Gustavo Alfonso Rincon Deadline for Submissions: January 31, 2025 Exhibition Opening: 7 August 2025 Submission Information: Expression of Interest Artist Call: Vancouver Mural Festival – 10th Anniversary “10-4 Initiative, 2025 (tenfour twentyfive)” Call for Artists: Engage in a Unique Global / Local Multi-Media Mural Festival Experience Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025, 11:59 pm PST The Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF) and the ACM SIGGRAPH Digital Arts Committee are thrilled to announce an Open Call for the VMF 10th Anniversary Celebration! This landmark event will feature a groundbreaking opportunity for digital artists to collaborate with mural artists in creating innovative multi-media public art programming celebrating a decade of public art and events in Vancouver, Canada in the “10-4 Initiative, 2025 (tenfour twentyfive)”. Introduction: The Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF) and the ACM SIGGRAPH Digital Arts Committee are pleased to announce a new partnership to celebrate the 10th year of Vancouver Mural Festival and the launch of the 2025 ACM SIGGRAPH conference in Vancouver, with a collaboration that pairs alumni mural artists with international multimedia artists to create digital, interactive and site-based artworks and events that connect to existing mural sites across Vancouver.

Donate to VMF this Giving Tuesday ✨ Your energy, generosity, and love for art fuel everything we do! Thanks to our generous donors, we raised over $17,000 at our annual VMF Fundraiser! The upcoming year marks 10 years of turning walls into stories and making our city a canvas for connection and creativity but we need your support to make the next chapter even more impactful! Your donation helps us: ✨ Empower local and diverse artists ✨ Bring bold, inspiring art to public spaces ✨ Foster creativity, connection, and community in our city VMF wouldn’t be possible without YOU! Be part of the art and donate today at vanmuralfest.ca/donate (🔗 in bio) ✨ #VMF #vanmuralfest #fundraiser #donatetoday #givingtuesday

In issue 10 of @riverdistrictlivingmagazine we are so happy to feature talented artist Rory Doyle, the artist who created the mural “LegWork” which we are so lucky to have here in River District! Rory is a Vancouver based artist with a background spanning over 20 years; evolving from a 3D production artist to full time freelance artist specializing in large scale murals, fine art, illustration and packaging. His work finds emotion in the viewer through vibrant palettes; having colour, figures and shapes tell stories. It often celebrates surrounding community, its diversity, engagement with each other and their city. Traditional and non-traditional relationships of shapes and colour mirror this while creating balance and functionality in both the piece itself and the architecture that surrounds it. ➡️ swipe to see some of Rory’s amazing artwork!   Here is what Rory has to say about his mural and our beautiful community! “LegWork” is inspired by its surrounding environment – Outdoors on a walking path, promoting healthy living via vitamin D and movement.  Its palette celebrates diversity in both colour and style.  The focus on legs and forward motion also serves as a reminder to do the legwork in a time of oversaturated shortcuts and misinformation.    When I visit River District, it feels very community based like its own sub-city.  There was no shortage of engagement from the families on their walks along the pathway while painting “LegWork”. Everyone I encountered was very friendly.  I also think it’s great having urban living near the Fraser River. Thank you for creating this wonderful mural for our community, Rory! 🩵🎨   Web: seftoncreative Socials @rory_doyle [email protected] 📷: @rory_doyle @vanmuralfest (1-4,11,17,18), @briggsogloff briggsogloff (9, 15), Emma Peters (16), Oliver Rathonyi @inviewimages (7,13) . . . #rorydoyle #vancouverartist #vancouverart #vanmuralfest #riverdistrictlivingmagazine #vancouvermurals #riverdistrict #vancouvermuralfestival #vancouvermural #riverdistrictvancouver #vancouverpublicart #mural #murals

In Issue 9 of @riverdistrictlivingmagazine we are thrilled to have featured the talented Julie Solvstrom, a Danish illustrator and lettering artist living in Vancouver, and the artist behind one of our newest @vanmuralfest River District murals “Home To All” 🩵🎨 Here, Julie describes “Home To All” and the special connection between nature and her work: 

Nature has a very big place in my heart. Animals, plants and flowers are often featured in my work. I spend as much time as possible outdoors - hiking, biking or paddling a kayak up the beautiful waters of BC.

Through my work, I hope to inspire others to connect with nature, embrace their creativity, and appreciate the beauty in the world around us. 
‘Home To All’ is a celebration of the natural beauty and wildlife that enriches the local River District community.

I want the mural to be a reminder that our shared spaces are not only our own, they belong equally to all the animals and plants that call this place home. I think it’s important that we keep asking ourselves if we are living in harmony, with responsibility and respect for our natural co-inhabitants.
 Thank you so much for this beautiful mural Julie, we are so lucky to have it in our community ❤️🐝🦆🐿️ ➡️ Swipe to see the full mural as well as some of Julie’s positive, colourful and playful lettering and illustration pieces featured in brand collaborations, printed goods and murals!
 [email protected] @juliesolvstrom @juliesolvstromstudio 🎨 Artwork by @juliesolvstrom . . . #juliesolvstrom #vancouverartist #vancouverart #typography #letteringart #vancouvergraphicdesigner #vancouvermuralist #vancouverillustrator #vancouvermural #vancouvermurals #vancouvermuralfestival #publicart #hometoall #vancouvermuralfestival2024 #riverdistrict #riverdistrictvancouver #riverdistrictliving #riverdistrictlivingmagazine #fraserriver #mural #murals #muralart #nature #natureart

Full shot of my mural at the new @lasallevancouver campus located at 2710 Kaslo St.   The mural is 180 feet long, for a total of 4,500 square feet. It took just about six weeks to complete, with around 10 days lost to rain and other construction site-related reasons.   This was by far my biggest and most intense project to date, and yet it was somehow one of the least stressful, despite all the challenges that we faced. This is because some amazing people had my back throughout the whole process. All the logistics, production, management, and moral support were handled by @britanylawrence and @ekib . I don’t want to imagine what this project would’ve been like without the help of these two and everyone behind the scenes at @vanmuralfest that made this job possible.   I would also like to thank all the wonderful volunteers that came out to help. While I was up in the lift working on the upper half, they were on the ground working on the bottom half. I’ve never had to manage a group of people before, so that was a great learning experience. It was also interesting having to articulate and teach these techniques that have become second nature. Honourable mention goes to my guy @lemon___peel , who stuck it out with me during the whole sketching phase and repeatedly showed up to help out for the duration of the project.   Shoutout to all these people. If I missed anyone, please let me know.   @hawaii_fishingrod @sourcream.andmonkey @theflyingradish @audreyitp @myui.illu @charmeeyu @paolapar5 @tan.rambot @capart24601 @andrea_fmz @valeriamora_s @thelastoneleft_1n5t46r4m I also have to thank my girl, @kristenliston , for dealing with me in burnout mode and letting me repeatedly use this job as an excuse to get out of plans and chores. I have so much more I could say about this project; this is me trying to keep it brief. So if you have any questions about any aspect of the mural process, don’t hesitate to ask.

Le Magasin Alley in Gastown has been transformed into an interactive AR Gallery 🤳🏼⁠ ⁠ Join us this Sunday, October 27th at 2pm for a Guided Indigenous AR art tour, presented by @vanmuralfest , @slowstudies_creative , & @vancouverdetours .⁠ ⁠ Led by project curator Joshua Conrad and tour guide Ali Butcher, this 60-minute interactive gallery tour highlights and elevates local Indigenous stories using new visual technologies and Coast Salish Futurism. ⁠ ⁠ The art installation features:⁠ ⁠ 🦋 “Blessings and Prayer” by Olivia George @livy_94 ⁠ 🌊 “Interconnected” by Diamond Point @_diamondpoint ⁠ 🪶 “With The Swiftness” by Ovila Mailhit @ovila79 ⁠ ⁠ This project has been made possible with generous sponsorship from Gastown BIA @mygastown .⁠ ⁠ Tour spots are limited (🔗 in bio)!⁠ ⁠ 📍 Le Magasin Alley (Cordova & Homer)⁠ ⁠ 📸: @fionapplebum ⁠ ⁠ #gastown #mygastown #vanmuralfest #slowstudies #vancouverdetours #vancouver #yvr⁠

Immerse yourself in Indigenous stories brought to life through AR technology. Join us on Oct. 27 at 2pm for a FREE 60-minute guided tour with curator Joshua Conrad and guide Ali Butcher as they explore Coast Salish Futurism and the artworks of Olivia George, Ovila Mailhot, and Diamond Point. Tour space is limited—sign up now. Link in bio. 📍 Le Magasin Alley (Cordova & Homer). #gastown #mygastown #vanmuralfest #vancouver

From earlier this week, staying late to finish up this section before two days of rain. Work in progress for @vanmuralfest and @lasallevancouver

In Issue 8 of @riverdistrictlivingmagazine we we lucky to be able to feature Spencer Pidgeon as our Feature Artist. Spencer Pidgeon is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada, working alongside brands and founders to bring their creative visions to life through bold, thoughtful and expressive work. Spencer draws inspiration from nature and human connection, and he approaches each project with curiosity and a sense of humour. Spencer’s mural “Everything is Connected” was part of the 2023 @vanmuralfest and you can find it along the Fraser River in River District, home to Vancouver’s largest outdoor mural gallery! “Everything is Connected” explores the connection between the physical and metaphysical worlds. Each shape is inspired by the natural environment that surrounds us, the built environment we’ve created and the metaphysical environment of the mind. The motifs are arranged in such a way that allows the viewer to create their own connections between these seemingly disparate worlds and get lost in the process. We are so grateful to be home to this incredible mural - thank you so much @spencerpidgeon 🌀🩵 . 📷: (1) Rachel Sanvido, (3) Grady Mitchell, (2,4-9) @spencerpidgeon . . . #spencerpidgeon #vancouverartist #vancouverart #vancouvergraphicdesigner #vancouverillustrator #vancouvermural #vancouvermurals #vancouvermuralfestival #publicart #everythingisconnected #riverdistrict #riverdistrictvancouver #riverdistrictliving #riverdistrictlivingmagazine #fraserriver #mural #murals #muralart

Experience art in a whole new dimension! Explore Indigenous artists Olivia George, Ovila Mailhot, and Diamond Point’s work as it comes to life in an immersive AR installation in Le Magasin Alley. Explore the intersection of tradition and technology as storytelling unfolds through augmented reality, highlighting the richness of Indigenous culture. In collaboration with @vanmuralfest @slowstudies_creative and Spark Indigenous. 📍 Le Magasin Alley ** Located in the alleyway connecting Cambie to Cordova. Between the businesses @outnabout_321 & @trthq