There’s a new mural in town! Take a walk along the alley between Collier and Dunlop Streets and behind Donaleigh’s you will find a bright and bold addition to our downtown landscape. The Moon Paint Jam was organized and directed by local artist Shalak Attack and included the participation of eight artists from Canada and abroad.
“Women in Murals: Building Careers” artist talks, was hosted in Toronto by Mural Routes and East End Arts, offering an opportunity for mural artists and mural art enthusiasts in Canada to hear, learn and network with established women mural artists working on an international scale (the term “women” used here includes all female-identifying and gender-marginalized people). Shalak Attack was invited to participate in a panel discussion examining current issues in the mural/street art industry. Wishing to make something special for her community, Shalak Attack invited her artist colleagues to leave their mark downtown Barrie.
Thanks to Shalak Attack’s foresight, Barrie is now home to a 15 x 70-foot mural by renowned artists:
- Márcia Sol @solmarciasol
- EGR @egrartist
- Fiya Bruxa @fiyabruxa
- Shalak Attack @shalakattack
- Fatspatrol, Toronto @fatspatrol
- Vanessa AGANA Espinoza @dj_agana
- Jasmin Siddiqui aka @hera_herakut
- Lauren YS aka @squid.licker
This project was sponsored by the Barrie Public Art Committee, @CreativeBarrie, Mural Routes, and Loop Colors.
Special thanks to supporters: Downtown BIA, @clandestinosart
Credit to Steve Ricalis of Donaleigh’s for providing the wall.
@muralroutes and @eastendartsto
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