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Home My WebLink AboutJune 17, 2025For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator T: 905.420.4611 Email: clerks@pickering.ca Agenda Cultural Advisory Committee June 17, 2025 7:00 pm Main Committee Meeting Room/Hybrid Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by accessing the livestream. 1.Welcome and Call to Order D. Thompson 2.Review and Approval of Agenda D. Thompson 3.Disclosure of Interest D. Thompson 4. 5. 6. Approval of the Previous Minutes Presentations/Delegations General Business 6.1 – Pickering Museum Village – update 6.2 – Public Art – Council Chamber – Final Designs – for endorsement 6.3 – Public Art – Pickering Heritage & Community Centre – Artist Selection – for endorsement 6.4 – Public Art – Celebration of Ernie Coombs – Artist Selection – for endorsement 6.5 – Public Art – Community Banner Series – Shortlist – for endorsement 6.6 – Pickering Arts Culture Engagement (PACE) subcommittee – update 6.7 – 2026 John E. Amderson Gallery Exhibit Plan – for information D. Thompson V. Karakian C. Farrell J. St. Amant J. St. Amant J. St. Amant M. McFarland C. Farrell 7.Correspondence Agenda June 17, 2025 Cultural Advisory Committee Page 2 of 2 For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator T: 905.420.4611 Email: clerks@pickering.ca 8. Other Business D. Thompson 8. Next Meeting – August 19, 2025 D. Thompson 9. Adjournment D. Thompson Minutes/Meeting Summary Cultural Advisory Committee May 20, 2025 7:00 pm Main Committee Room/Hybrid Attendees: D. Thompson, Cultural Advisory Committee S. Ramoutar, Cultural Advisory Committee Member M. McFarland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member Z. Kazi, Cultural Advisory Committee Member A. Palmer, Cultural Advisory Committee Member J. Dushanthi, Cultural Advisory Committee Member D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Member S. Barillaro, Cultural Advisory Committee Member S. Almeida-Schroen, Cultural Advisory Committee J. Baricuatro, Cultural Advisory Committee Member V. Karakian, Supervisor, Museum Services C. Farrell, Supervisor, Cultural Services J. St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services (Staff Liaison) A. Migwans, Clerk, Culture and Recreation (Recording Secretary) Absent: M. Nagy, City Councillor, Ward 2 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome and Call to Order D. Thompson welcomed members of the Cultural Advisory Committee (CAC) and called the meeting to order. 2. Review and Approval of Agenda D. Thompson put forth a motion for adoption of the current agenda as circulated. Moved by M. McFarland. Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting current Agenda for May 20, 2025. 3. Disclosure of Interest - 1 - Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) There were no disclosures of interest to matters on the agenda. 4. Approval of Previous Minutes D. Thompson put forth a motion for the adoption of the minutes as circulated. Moved M. McFarland and S. Ramoutar. Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025. Carried. 5. Presentations/Delegations There were no delegations for this meeting. 6. General Business 6.1 – Public Art Award – Permanent Art Panels at Beachfront Park: Final Designs – for endorsement C. Farrell provided a brief overview regarding the endorsement by the Public Art Jury’s selection to 5 artists for the designs of panels that will be installed to form part of the railing system for the elevated walkway and cycling structure that is being constructed at Beachfront Park. After deliberation, the Public Art Jury decided to award the opportunity to the following artists: • Tessa Shank • Emily Clairoux • Koren Smoke • Dee Barsy • Nyle Miigizi Johnstone The final design were submitted to City Staff on May 9, 2025. Concepts were shared with the community providing an opportunity for public engagement, learning and feedback. Each of the five selected artists will receive a fee of $9,000.00 (plus HST), which covers one in person - 2 - Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) community consultation, up to two rounds of revisions, the design of four artworks, and the collective design of two informational panels. In May 2025, the endorsed designs will be sent to a fabricator to be laser cut into steel panels for the elevated walkway. A total of 20 panels will be installed into the boardwalk railing along with the two informational panels that speak to the theme of the artwork and artist backgrounds. The unveiling is scheduled for July 2025. J. St. Amant states the designs shown in the photos attached to the agenda are to be ‘negative’ cut-outs that best show their design as this will be cut onto steel panels. C. Farrell adds that the designs will also comply with the Ontario building Code. J. St. Amant confirms that 5 different artists have been selected for this project to showcase their works – a total of 20 panels of 4 designs for each artist. S. Ramoutar inquires regarding of the maintenance required for these art panels. C. Farrell advises that our Operations Staff do their best to ensure they are upkept. Lastly, J. St. Amant advises A. Mostert will be finalizing the finishing touches required to ensure the right material and building code are in place for the art panels. C. Farrell is seeking endorsement from the Cultural Advisory Committee. Moved by D. Davis. All in favour. There were no additional questions. 6.2 – Pickering Museum Village – Update V. Karakian provided a brief update regarding the Pickering Museum Village and the upcoming programs offered. The museum is officially open for the season as of Saturday, May 17, 2025. - 3 - Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) The weekend events included games, crafts, guided tours, heritage demonstrations, prizes, and more. We invite CAC members to join us to explore the Museum this season. Some of the programs for May include: - Bearded Iris Blacksmithing Workshop - Mother’s Day Tea - Little Sprouts - Museum Masterpiece: Paint in the Village - Plot to Plate: Heritage Edition Some of the programs for June include: - Saturday S’mores - BBQ Skewers & Steak Flipper Blacksmithing Workshop - Jar Vase Workshop - Family Adventure Day: The Amazing Museum Race - Little Sprouts V. Karakian provided an update regarding the Redman House as RHPC will be undergoing construction beginning the second week of June. This will include restoration of the outside, eco upgrades to lighting and windows, as well as an office space on the second floor for staff. V. Karakian provided an update regarding the Pickering Heritage and Community Cente as construction on the PHCC is on track for April 2026 completion. The concrete pour for PHCC is complete and metal framing is complete for the basement and ground floor. Drywall installation is to begin mid-July. HVAC, electrical, and plumbing elements have begun to be roughed in. M. McFarland inquires if the Blacksmithing Workshop correlate with Health and Safety Codes. V. Karakian responds stating yes, it does comply. V. Karakian advises that maintenance Staff are working to revive and save the peonies on site before Plot to Plate begins on May 31, 2025. There were no additional questions. - 4 - Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Carried. 6.3 – Pickering Arts Culture Engagement (PACE) Subcommittee – Update M. McFarland advised there were no updates for this Cultural Advisory Committee meeting. D. Thompson brought forth discussion regarding the Cultural Fusion Consultation that occurred on Monday, April 28, 2025. D. Thompson and S. Almeida were in attendance of the consultation. C. Farrell advises that we are still in the early stages of planning Cultural Fusion and will be hosting another consultation session in June. There were no additional questions. Carried. Action: J. St. Amant to connect with N. Lew to pass the next Cultural Fusion Outreach date to the Cultural Advisory Committee members. 7. Correspondence There was no additional correspondence to report. 8. Other Business J. St. Amant advised that the final design for the Remembrance Day Crosswalks have been finalized (as shown in the agenda) and approved. The report for this design will go to Council in June for final funding and approvals. C. Farrell advises of the Cultural Advisory Committee members – D. Thompson and J. Baricuatro have been selected as winners of the 2024 Cultural Diversity Civic Award. The award ceremony took place on Monday, May 12, 2025. 9. Next Meeting – June 17, 2025 10. Adjournment - 5 - Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Moved by all. Carried. Meeting Adjourned: 7:47 pm Copy: Director, Community Services - 6 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee June 10, 2025 From: Victoria Karakian Supervisor, Museum Services Copy: Director, Community Services Manager, Cultural Services Subject: Pickering Museum Village -Museum Updates Travelling Exhibit The Pickering Museum Village has developed “Fashion Follies”, a travelling exhibit about historic beauty trends and their consequences. This exhibit is aimed towards children and families that will include fun, educational activities as part of the exhibit. The goal is to promote awareness of the Museum within the community and drive traffic back to the Museum Village and programs on-site. The travelling exhibit will be installed at The Shops at Pickering City Centre on Monday, June 16, 2025, where it will remain on-site for 4 – 6 weeks. After this, the exhibit will be moving to the Pickering Public Library and the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. Pickering Museum Village Foundation Contributions The Pickering Museum Village Foundation is funding an exciting project for this summer. A vintage-style trailer will be purchased for the Museum and used for outreach and events. This trailer will increase visibility in the community as well as provide additional opportunity for programming and revenue opportunities. In addition, staff plan on using the trailer for portable exhibits, programs, and concession booth on-site. The trailer features, outlets powered by a generator, an under-counter freezer, an on-counter fridge, a popcorn machine, as well as multiple sinks to meet health codes. Thank you to the Pickering Museum Village Foundation for funding this exciting project to get the Museum out into the community! VK - 7 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee June 10, 2025 From: Cristopher Farrell Supervisor, Cultural Services Copy: Director, Community Services Manager, Cultural Services Supervisor, Cultural Services Subject: Public Art Commission – Council Chambers Public Art - For Endorsement Background: Council directed to consult with Pickering resident and internationally renowned sculptor Dorsey James, who carves images from world mythology to purchase one of his pieces to be included as part of the Council Chambers renovation; and, that the costs for such work does not exceed $30,000.00 and be funded from the Public Art Reserve. Mr. James has submitted three public art concepts for Council Chambers. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the project was featured on the Let’s Talk Pickering platform, where the public was invited to vote for their favourite concept until June 5, 2025. Mr. Dorsey James also presented the three creative concepts in person at Artfest on Saturday, May 24, 2025 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Community members had the opportunity to vote on the design at the event. The Public Art Jury convened on June 5, 2025, to review staff feedback and select the final design. Following this meeting, the jury selected Je Me Souviens (Attachment 1) as the concept. Funding: There is $30,000 including HST available for this opportunity from the 502520.10207.9710 Program&Event Supps – Public Art Program. Next steps: The final concept will be presented to Council at the Special Meeting of Council on July 14, 2025 along with the tender award for the Council Chambers Renovation project. The public art piece will be complete in December 2025. - 8 - Discussion: Currently, Community Services is seeking endorsement of Je Me Souviens design by Dorsey James. Attachment 1: Je Me Souviens Je Me Souviens – relief Concept: The title of the piece, meaning "I remember" in French, serves as a nod to the French-speaking community in Pickering. The sculpture features two circles, which symbolize experiences and memories—our past and present shaping our identity. The lesser circle represents our yesterdays, reflecting the moments and experiences that define where we have been. The greater circle embodies the present, carrying the promise of what we may become as we step into the future. Material: To be made out of laminated two inch and four-inch kiln dried cedar wood. - 9 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee June 10, 2025 From: Jesse St. Amant Coordinator, Cultural Services Copy: Director, Community Services Manager, Cultural Services Supervisor, Cultural Services Subject: Public Art Commission – PHCC (Front of Building) - For Endorsement Background: The Call to Artists – Expression of Interest (EOI) Public Art Commission, Pickering Heritage & Community Centre – Front of Building, was issued on December 13, 2024, Cultural Services received a total of 35 submissions from artists and artist collectives worldwide. The Call was open from December 13, 2024, to February 13, 2025. Following an internal review, staff identified 26 submissions to advance to the Public Art Jury stage. The remaining nine submissions did not meet the outlined requirements and were excluded from further consideration. As specified in the Call to Artists, this project seeks a permanent outdoor public artwork for the main entrance of the new Pickering Heritage & Community Centre (PHCC) in Pickering. Submissions were evaluated based on eligibility, adherence to submission guidelines, and demonstrated experience in creating permanent public art. The Public Art Jury met on March 6, 2025, to review the 26 submissions. After deliberation, the jury— including representatives from Hariri Pontarini Architects and members of the Greenwood Association—shortlisted three artists to move forward with the development of an art concept. LeuWebb Projects, Hooman Mehdizadehjafari, Pierre Poussin Designs. The art three concepts were showcased to the community for a public viewing and comment during Artfest on May 24 and 25, 2025, and featured on Let’s Talk Pickering from May 29, 2025 to June 4, 2025 for Public Vote. Each of the Top 3 artists received compensation of $1,500 (including HST) for creating and presenting their art concept. - 10 - The Public Art Jury met again on June 5, 2025 to review the results of the public comments/vote, and to select the final artist for the commission of this project. As a result of that meeting, the Public Art Jury is recommending that the commission of this public art project be awarded to Hooman Mehdizadehjafari (Attachment 1). Funding: There is $125,000 including HST available for this opportunity from the 502520.10207.9710 Program&Event Supps – Public Art Program. Next steps: The selected artists will be notified and subsequently, the City will enter into an agreement with the awarded artists for the Public Art Commission of the Pickering Heritage and Community Centre – Front Entrance project. The selected artist will attend a technical specification review meeting with City Staff and provided an updated final design to be included in a Report to Council. Pending endorsement of the CAC, a Report to Council will be presented at the September 2, 2025 Executive Committee Meeting for final endorsement. It is anticipated that the selected artists will begin fabricated of the work in October 2025 to be completed for installation in April 2026. Discussion: Currently, Community Services is seeking endorsement to awarded the Public Art Commission of the Pickering Heritage & Community Centre – Front of Building to Hooman Mehdizadehjafari. Attachment 1: PHCC Public Art Proposal Package by Hooman Mehdizadehjafari - 11 - - 12 - - 13 - - 14 - - 15 - - 16 - - 17 - - 18 - - 19 - - 20 - - 21 - - 22 - - 23 - - 24 - - 25 - - 26 - - 27 - - 28 - - 29 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee June 10, 2025 From: Jesse St. Amant Coordinator, Cultural Services Copy: Director, Community Services Manager, Cultural Services Supervisor, Cultural Services Subject: Public Art Commission – Celebration of Ernie Coombs - For Endorsement Background: The Call to Artists – Expression of Interest (EOI) Public Art Commission: Celebration of Ernie Coombs, was issued on December 6, 2024, Cultural Services received a total of 20 submissions from artists and artist collectives worldwide. The Call was open from December 6, 2024, to February 13, 2025. As specified in the Call to Artists, this project seeks a permanent outdoor public artwork to be installed at East Woodlands Park, adjacent to the George Ashe Library & Community Centre (GALCC) in Pickering. Submissions were evaluated based on eligibility, adherence to submission guidelines, and demonstrated experience in creating permanent public art. The Public Art Jury met on March 6, 2025, to review the 12 submissions that qualified for the project. After deliberation, the jury, including representatives from Ernie Coombs' estate, shortlisted three artists to move forward with the development of an art concept, Final design proposals from the three shortlisted artists were due on May 5, 2025. Short-listed artists were paid a fee of $1,500.00 (including HST if applicable) for their submission of a complete conceptual design proposal. The Public Art Jury including project stakeholders met again on June 5, 2025 to select the final artist for the commission of this project. As a result of that meeting, the Public Art Jury is recommending that the commission of this public art project be awarded to Artist Kseniya Tsoy (Attachment 1). Funding: There is $60,000 including HST available for this opportunity from the 502520.10207.9710 Program&Event Supps – Public Art Program. - 30 - Next steps: The selected artists will be notified and subsequently, the City will enter into an agreement with the awarded artists for the Public Art Commission of the Celebration of Ernie Coombs. Pending endorsement of the final designs at the June 2025 CAC meeting, a Report to Council will be presented during the September Executive Committee Meeting for final endorsement. Discussion: Currently, Community Services is seeking endorsement to awarded the Public Art Commission of the Celebration of Ernie Coombs to artists Artist Kseniya Tsoy. Attachment 1: Tsoy_Mr Dressup_Proposal_April 22.pdf - 31 - Kseniya Tsoy Artist and Cultural Producer ktsoy.art@gmail.com +1-647-986-8817 LinkedIn www.ktsoy.art Celebration of Ernie Coombs, Preliminary Proposal : "Mr. Dressup’s Magic" Interactive Public Sculpture by Kseniya Tsoy Location: East Woodlands Park, Pickering I’m honoured to present my vision for a family-friendly, interactive sculpture titled “Mr. Dressup’s Magic”, celebrating the beloved Canadian icon Ernie Coombs and the joyful legacy of the Mr. Dressup show. This whimsical artwork features a larger-than-life Mr. Dressup wearing one of the most memorable costumes from the show: the black six-armed tuxedo with a top hat—an outfit he once fondly called one of his favourites in an archival video. In each of his six outstretched hands, Mr. Dressup he holds tools of creativity that he shared with generations of viewers: a paintbrush and palette, a pencil, scissors, a tambourine, and a book—symbols of the many ways he encouraged imagination and self-expression. Next to him, an open tickle trunk - so central to the magic of the show - spills over with wonder. Floating up and out are a swirl of playful, iconic elements: a cheerful horse mask, a costume featuring a colourful xylophone and musical notes, and sparkling magical shapes echoing the limitless creativity the show embodied. Behind Mr. Dressup, a bright, stacked rainbow serves as a symbol of the vibrant imagination and inclusivity that defined Mr. Dressup and touched so many Canadians. As I developed this concept, I spoke with community members, friends, and collaborators—people of all ages who lit up at the mention of Mr. Dressup. Everyone shared the same sentiment: that his show not only sparked their creativity, but also instilled a lifelong belief in their ability to express themselves. These words feel like the heart of this proposal. The sculpture will be created in my signature illustrative style—reminiscent of a child’s cut-paper craft. This warm and accessible visual language is meant to evoke fond memories of making art - 32 - alongside Mr. Dressup, using nothing more than paper, markers, scissors, and an open heart. The sculpture’s gentle and approachable aesthetic is meant to reflect Mr. Dressup’s kind and calming presence. The sculpture will be placed thoughtfully between the library and the playground, facing the parking lot and the path that connects the neighbourhood to the main street. I imagine Mr. Dressup’s open arms greeting every passerby with a joyful welcome, radiating warmth and continuing to share his message of imagination and kindness. Interactivity is at the heart of this piece. A low platform—the sculpture’s concrete footing—will invite children and families to step into Mr. Dressup’s world, just as we once stepped into his magical universe of make-believe. The tickle trunk becomes a playful, participatory space, encouraging imagination and role play. Visitors will be able to pretend they’re pulling out one of Mr. Dressup’s iconic costumes for a photo—a dream come true for anyone who grew up watching the show. More than just a sculpture, I hope “Mr. Dressup’s Magic” will become a portal—a place where families and visitors can gather, dream, and reconnect with the gentle power of creativity. It is a humble tribute to a man who reminded Canada to believe in ourselves—and in the joy and magic of making something from nothing. With respect and joy, Kseniya Tsoy - 33 - Proposal Concept Sketches and Renderings Total sculpture height: 82 7/8 inches Total sculpture width: 112 5/8 inches Total sculpture depth: 42 1/4 inches Total footing diameter: 130 inches Mr Dressup’s Magic: front view - 34 - Mr Dressup’s Magic: front right view Mr Dressup’s Magic: front left view - 35 - Mr Dressup’s Magic: back view Mr Dressup’s Magic: top view - 36 - Mr Dressup’s Magic: dimensioned drawing - 37 - Sculpture Location - 38 - Mr Dressup’s Magic Proposed Materials Details: I have considered many possible materials upon my initial consultation with three different Ontario- based fabricators: -Lafontaine Iron Werks Inc -PunchClock Metal -Six Penny Architectural Designs While you can find details for proposed materials in each of the fabricators official quotes below, I am choosing to proceed with La Fontaine Iron Werks Inc, and work with CNC waterjet cut aluminum, stud welding and epoxy primer and urethane topcoat for this particular sculpture. Assumed weight of sculpture in this case would be 874 lbs. Please find detailed material lists below. Materials: -1/8”, ¼” & ½” 5052-H32 aluminum -4” x 4” x 14” 6061-T6 aluminum -2” round solid aluminum, 6061-T6 -Epoxy primer and Urethane topcoat (Endura product) Fabrication: -CNC waterjet cut aluminum -Deburr and sand all parts -Stud welding as per drawings -Glass beading (preparation for coating -Epoxy prime and Urethane topcoat Footing: -Proposed concrete based would be to have an insulated floating pad created using an circular shape, 130 inches in diameter. Details of this insulated floating pad will be provided by engineer should we win this competition. Details will be provided during the first phase of project. Foundation and base is provided by others. - 39 - Preliminary conservation and maintenance -Sculpture should be cleaned with mild soap and clear water (low pressure) once a year. Paint coating should retain luster for minimum 10 to 15 years depending on location of installation. After 10 to 15 years the only degradation should be loss of luster. If client would like to maintain luster longer, a coat of automotive wax once per year will extend luster. Approximate projected maintenance costs are between 200 and 400 CAD per year, or 5.000-10.000 CAD for 25 years. Preliminary Budget Outline -Artist Fees $6,510.00 -Material $17,019.35 -Fabrication labor $24,108.00 -Installation $5,460.00 Sub Total $53,097.35 HST $6,902.65 Total $60,000.00 *Attachments: original fabricators estimates and proposed materials details - 40 - Kseniya Tsoy April 17, 2025 Re: Mr. Dressup – Pickering Dear Kseniya; Thank you for the opportunity to quote your requirements for this interesting project. Below please find my description of scope along with pricing. Fixed costs: -Shop drawings -PEng. review and seal of drawings (Province of Ontario) -Foundation pad design by Peng. Material: -1/8”, ¼” & ½” 5052-H32 aluminum -4” x 4” x 14” 6061-T6 aluminum -2” round solid aluminum, 6061-T6 -Epoxy primer and Urethane topcoat (Endura product) Fabrication: -CNC waterjet cut aluminum -Deburr and sand all parts -Stud welding as per drawings -Glass beading (preparation for coating -Epoxy prime and Urethane topcoat -Assembly Installation: -Transportation to site -Hoisting machinery as required -Installation labor -Foundation by others (continued) - 41 - /2 Pricing -Fixed costs $6,510.00 -Material $17,019.35 -Fabrication labor $24,108.00 -Installation $5,460.00 Sub Total $53,097.35 HST $6,902.65 Total $60,000.00 Notes; -All taxes extra -Deposits and progressive draws are required -Proposed concrete based would be to have an insulated floating pad created using an elliptical shape. Details of this insulated floating pad will be provided by engineer should we win this competition. Details will be provided during the first phase of project. Foundation and base is provided by others. -Preliminary conservation and maintenance – Sculpture should be cleaned with mild soap and clear water (low pressure) once a year. Paint coating should retain luster for minimum 10 to 15 years depending on location of installation. After 10 to 15 years the only degradation should be loss of luster. If client would like to maintain luster longer, a coat of automotive wax once per year will extend luster. -Assumed weight of sculpture is 874 lbs. Sincerely, Michael P. Bilyk - 42 - Page 1 of 1 Sixpenny Architectural Fabrication 205-500 Keele Street Toronto ON M6N 3C9 info@sixpenny.ca https://www.sixpenny.ca GST/HST Registration No.: 816127682 Estimate ADDRESS Kseniya Tsoy Kseniya Tsoy DATE 21/04/2025 DATE DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMOUNT Sales Fabrication and Installation of Mr Dressup Public Art piece- Made from 1/4" - 3/8" stainless steel- Welded construction - Powdercoated finish with Vinyl wrapped artwork- Secured to concrete footing - Engineering of sculpture and footing included - Footing by others 1 48,000.00 48,000.00 This quotation is valid for 15 days. Pricing based on quantities and information given at time of estimate. Should this information change, this estimate is subject to change at the discretion of Sixpenny. Unless otherwise specified, the following payment terms apply: 10% Engagement Deposit 50% Fabrication Deposit: Due before the start of fabrication. 40% Balance: Due upon completion of fabrication. A holdback may be applied to all invoices, where applicable. SUBTOTAL 48,000.00 HST (ON) @ 13%6,240.00 TOTAL CAD 54,240.00 TAX SUMMARY RATE TAX NET HST (ON) @ 13%6,240.00 48,000.00 Accepted By Accepted Date - 43 - Punchclock Metalworks Inc. 4169539507 info@punchclockmetal.com www.punchclockmetal.com GST/HST Registration No.: 801628843 RT0001 Business Number 801628843 Estimate ADDRESS Kseniya Tsoy ESTIMATE #689 DATE 17-04-2025 ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Design Development, Shop Drawing & Engineering 2 dimensional "Mr. Dressup" memorial sculpture 4,500.00 Fabrication 5/16" Steel cutouts of multi armed Mr. Dressup, Rainbow and tickle trunk items on baseplate all painted in PPG 2 part exterior epoxy 49,000.00 Installation transportation and Installation 6,500.00 SUBTOTAL 60,000.00 HST (ON) @ 13%7,800.00 TOTAL $67,800.00 Accepted By Accepted Date - 44 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee June 10, 2025 From: Jesse St. Amant Coordinator, Cultural Services Copy: Director, Community Services Manager, Cultural Services Supervisor, Cultural Services Subject: Community Banner Series - For Endorsement Background: The Community Banner Series call for expression of interest (EOI) invite artists starting on April 25, 2025, to identify their intent to design street banners that will animate and transform the streetscape into welcoming and engaging spaces. Artists were asked to include a resume/CV, references, brief artist statement outlining interest in project, showing relevant experience, ability, and general artistic approach, and a maximum of 10 images of past work. Design proposals were not included at this stage. The City invited artists to respond to this call by May 30, 2025 and received 60 applications. Of those EOI’s received, 25 were selected for review by the Public Art Jury who were called upon to review the submissions and identified a top 5 shortlist. The Public Art Jury reviewed the 25 EOI’s the week of June 2, 2025 and have identified a top five shortlist based on artistic excellence and demonstrated or perceived ability to create and execute an innovative, engaging public artwork that is complementary to the overall design scheme and community context. A copy of each selected artist EOI has been included. The artists selected by the Jury to proceed to stage 1 include: Anais & Dominic (Drift Mural Co.) (Attachment 1), Yasaman Mehrsa (Attachment 2), Khaula Siddique (Khaula Mazhar) (Attachment 3), Asli Alin (Attachment 4), Phillip Saunders (Attachment 5). Next Steps: The top five short-list selected artists as determined by the Public Art Jury will be invited to participate in stage 1. As part of stage 1, the shortlisted artists will be notified on June 18, 2025 and invited to submit a conceptual design proposal for the series of seven (7) banners. Shortlisted artists will be paid a fee of $1,500.00 (+HST) for their submission of the conceptual design banner series by August 15, 2025. The top three artists selected at the end of stage 1 by the Public Art Jury will proceed to stage 2 where they will complete their final designs for fabricated and installed on Kingston Road and Valley Farm Road in December 2025. These banners will be on display for two years. Decisions - 45 - of the Public Art Jury are reviewed by the Cultural Advisory Committee and are final, pending approval of the Director, Community Services as per the Community Banner Policy CUL 140. Discussion: Community Services is requesting that the Cultural Advisory Committee endorse the Top five Artist Shortlist for the Community Banner Series moving onto stage 1 as selected by the Public Art Jury. Those artists include: Anais & Dominic (Drift Mural Co.), Yasaman Mehrsa, Khaula Siddique (Khaula Mazhar), Asli Alin Phillip Saunders /jsa Attachments 1: Anais & DominicLaporte_EOI-CommunityBanner2025 2: Mehrsa_EOI 3: KhaulaSiddique_EOI Community Banners Pickering 4: Asli Alin_Pickering Submission 5: Saunders_EOICommunityBanner2025 - 46 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 n Drift represents the gradual shift of attitude, opinion, and position as we strive to implement a variety of mural projects in communities around the world, celebrating each one's unique identity through the power of public art. Community Banners Pickering, 2025 Dominic Laporte (He/Him/His) Lead Muralist and Illustrator Co-Founder of DRIFT Mural Co. Anaϊs Labrèque (She/Her/Hers) Project Manager and Assistant Co-Founder of DRIFT Mural Co. E: info@driftmurals.com www.driftmurals.com Instagram: @domlasoul @driftmuralco T: 647-515-7692 1-115 Powell Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 2A2 Canada - 47 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 At DRIFT Mural Co., based in Ottawa, our mission is to enrich communitfes and celebrate local identftfes through transformatfve public art. As a mural productfon and public art company, we have successfully completed over 100 large-scale projects internatfonally, collaboratfng with citfes, nonprofits, instftutfons, and global brands. Our expertfse spans painted murals and large-scale digital illustratfons for print, with past digital commissions for Molson Canadian, the City of Bozeman, the University of Nebraska, Bank of Montreal, and others. Dominic Laporte, our lead artfst and accomplished muralist and illustrator, has been featured at renowned mural festfvals worldwide, bringing a wealth of experience and creatfvity to every project. Anaïs Labrèque, co-founder and project manager, plays a vital role in managing logistfcs, research, community engagement, and creatfve support throughout each project, ensuring seamless executfon and fostering collaboratfon. While we are not from Pickering specifically, we approach every project with thorough research and deep engagement with the local community and environment. We prioritfze creatfng artwork that authentfcally reflects the unique stories, culture, and landscape of each locatfon. We welcome feedback from the jury and community and would appreciate any themes or ideas you would like us to incorporate into the banner designs. For this Community Banner Series, we propose seven digital designs that celebrate Pickering’s diversity, natural beauty, and vibrant spirit. Our artfstfc approach emphasizes storytelling through organic, fluid shapes and vibrant color palettes, creatfng welcoming and engaging visuals that animate the streetscape and foster a sense of belonging. We believe public art should inspire joy, pride, and connectfon—values that will guide every banner in this series. By combining our experience with careful local research and community collaboratfon, we look forward to creatfng a banner series that both beautffies Pickering’s streets and authentfcally celebrates its unique identfty. Artist Statement - 48 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 1. North State Bird Call Exterior mural for Industrial Credit Union / Noisy Waters Mural Festfval Bellingham, Washington, USA – 2024 Exterior acrylic latex paint and Montana 94 spray paint on stucco 30 x 24’ This mural was painted as a result of being the first prize winner of the Noisy Waters Mural Festfval in 2023; it serves as a vibrant landmark on the main street representfng transformatfon and change, with hints to the credit union’s locatfon near the Salish sea and their background in the logging industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faszWBc2mxU Portfolio - 49 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 2. Beyond the Current - USA National Mural Award Bronze Winner Region 4 Exterior mural for FEDCO desalinatfon / PLNTG Seeds Monroe, Michigan, USA - 2023 Exterior acrylic latex paint and Montana 94 spray paint on concrete 301 x 28’ This mural serves as a tribute to the significance of water and its interconnectedness with all life forms, standing as a testament to the invaluable freedom of accessing clean water on an internatfonal scale. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR9YIyUk8aA - 50 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 3. Woven Within Our Lives Exterior mural for Newton Public Art Commission Newton, North Carolina – 2024 Exterior acrylic latex paint and Montana 94 spray paint on brick 91’ x 33’ This mural project serves as a tribute to the men, women, and children who worked in the textfle factories/industry in Catawba County and North Carolina as a whole. The elements of the mural include people who worked in the factories as well local flora from the area, all woven within large, graphic images of printed textfles. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6orEQ_yfaZA - 51 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 4. Free Run Exterior mural for We Howl / Nelson, BC – 2024 Exterior acrylic latex paint and Montana 94 spray paint on concrete 60 x 20’ Through this dynamic depictfon of a wolf pack, not only do we hope to inspire appreciatfon and support for wolves and raise awareness about the challenges they face in BC, but more than that, we hope to celebrate the spirit of unity that defines Nelson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqZqmQdjrEw - 52 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 5. Plant the Future Exterior mural for CREDDO Gatfneau, Quebec– 2023 Exterior acrylic latex paint and Montana 94 spray paint on stucco 60 x 22’ This project underlines the involvement of the community in all the planting initiatives in Hull over the years and delivers a message of hope for the future. - 53 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 6. A Star Over Brantiord: Tribute Mural to Phil Hartman Exterior mural for the City of Brantiord Brantiord, Ontario, Canada – 2024 Exterior acrylic latex paint and Montana 94 spray paint on stucco 120 x 28’ This mural seeks to pay a heartielt tribute to the life and legacy of Phil Hartman, capturing his journey from childhood through his illustrious career, and ultfmately, his tragic passing. Through carefully curated imagery, we aim to celebrate not only Phil Hartman’s remarkable achievements but also the profound connectfon between his legacy and the community of Brantiord. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVElAs5_FGI - 54 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 7. From the Ground Up The University of Nebraska Kearny, Nebraska, USA – 2024 Dimensions: 14 pieces in total. Sizes vary from 12 x 12” to 48 x 72” These digital murals aim to intricately weave together the cultural heritage and natural beauty of Greater Nebraska. Through vibrant imagery and compelling storytelling, they invite building occupants and visitors at the UNK Regional Engagement Center to embark on a visual journey celebratfng the region's profound legacy. - 55 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 8. The Lesson & Community Garden Bank of Montreal, STEPS Public Art Ottawa, ON – 2022 Dimensions: Two 14 x 12’ Two interior digital murals were installed in the new BMO Branch in the neighborhood of Barrhaven in Ottawa. These pieces promote shared tfme, community building and support of small business. - 56 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 9. Madrí Excepcional Molson Canadian & the Vancouver Roger’s Arena Vancouver, BC – 2025 Digital illustratfon printed on vinyl 24 x 7’ This digital illustratfon celebrates Molson’s newest Spanish lager, Madrí, as well as its connectfon and sponsorship to the Roger’s arena in Vancouver. The imagery speaks to both Vancouver and Madrid’s street cultures. - 57 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 10. Outside, We Live Again Exterior digital print for Bozeman Swim Center Bozeman, Montana – 2025 32’ x 8’ This 8-piece vinyl print is installed on the exterior of the Bozeman swim center. The imagery celebrates the indoor swimming pool in a reflectfon of the outdoor nature, from the mountains and rivers to the wildlife and actfvitfes that surround the area. - 58 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Aerial Lifts & Aerial Work Platiorms Certfficate – Worksite Safety Compliance Centre - 2025 General Commercial Liability Insurance for Canada & USA – AssurArt - 2025 WSIB Registratfon – Independent Operator #8505368 O1 Visa for the United States – Valid untfl 2026 Bachelor of Illustratfon Degree - Sheridan College - Oakville, ON - 2015 Bachelor of Fine Arts - Concordia University - Montreal, QC - 2010 MURALS / PUBLIC ART 50 x 23’ exterior mural for the Municipality of Wawa – June 2025 30 x 12’ exterior mural and car wrap for Lexus and Montreal Mural Festfval – June 2025 75 x 14’ exterior mural for the Rideau BIA / Marriott Hotel – Ottawa, ON – June 2025 30 x 10’ exterior mural for the City of Concord – Concord, NC – May 2025 68 x 16’ exterior mural for Marietta Arts Council – Marietta, GA – May 2025 65 x 15’ exterior mural for Nomada Wellness Hotel - Sayulita, Mexico – March 2025 13 x 18’ exterior mural for Del Barrio Mural Festfval – Mexico City, Mexico, February 2025 28 x 8’ exterior digital mural for the City of Bozeman Swim Center – Bozeman, Montana – January 2025 24 x 7’ interior digital mural for Madrí by Molson Coors at Roger’s Arena – Vancouver, BC – January 2025 120 x 28’ exterior mural for the City of Brantiord – Brantiord, ON – October 2024 106 x 10’ exterior mural for the Town of Sussex – Sussex, New Brunswick – September 2024 60 x 30’ exterior mural for WeHowl Non-Profit – Nelson, BC – August 2024 30 x 40’ exterior mural for WeHowl Non-Profit / Vancouver Mural Festfval – Vancouver, BC – August 2024 112 x 12’ exterior mural for Chilliwack Mural Festfval – Chilliwack, BC – July 2024 50 x 15’ exterior mural for Uptown Mural Festfval – Kelowna, BC – June 2024 92 x 14’ exterior mural for ESO – Bellingham, WA – May 2024 30 x 24’ exterior mural for Industrial Credit Union – Bellingham, WA – May 2024 90 x 32’ exterior mural for Newton Public Art – Newton, NC – March 2024 43 X 7’ interior mural for Nebraska University at Kearney – Kearney, NB – February 2024 40 x 16’ exterior mural on panels for Tony Graham – Ottawa, ON – January 2024 12 x 64’ exterior mural for Metro Beechwood - Ottawa, ON – 2023 16 x 42’ exterior mural on MDO panels for the Town of Bracebridge – Bracebridge, ON – 2023 8 x 8’ exterior mural on panel for Noisy Waters / Paper Whale – Bellingham, WA – 2023 14 x 65’ mural for Kicking Horse Culture/Golden District Arts Council - Golden, BC – 2023 8 x 8’ exterior mural on panel for Squamish Mural Walk – Squamish, BC – 2023 30 X 40’ Exterior mural for Sibiu Internatfonal Mural Festfval – Sibiu, Romania – 2023 20 x 60’ exterior mural for Halifax Mural Festfval – Halifax, NS – 2023 20 x 300’ exterior mural for FEDCO / PLNTNG Seeds Initfatfve – Monroe, Michigan – 2023 4 x 36’ exterior mural on panels & 2 full shipping containers for The Lot bar – Ottawa, ON – 2023 22 x 45’ exterior mural for CREDDO / City of Gatfneau – Hull, QC - 2023 2 x 8’ interior mural for Framework Studio – Ottawa, ON - 2023 15 x 45’ exterior mural for the Preston St. BIA - Ottawa, ON – 2023 Two 10 x 11’ interior murals for 4Wheelies Roller Rink – Ottawa, ON – 2023 8 x 11.5’ interior mural for Positfve Movement Fitness – Ottawa, ON - 2023 18 x 40’ exterior mural for Hacienda Escondida Hotel - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – 2023 Artist Resume - 59 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 7 x 11’ interior mural for the Spaniel’s Tale bookstore - Ottawa, ON – 2023 14 x 15’ interior mural for Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory – Cambridge, ON – 2023 26 x 8’ interior mural for Trading Central Inc. – Ottawa, ON - 2023 45 x 9’ exterior mural for Sisters of Sayulita Hostel - Sayulita, Mexico - 2023 One 14 x 16’ and three 5 x 5’ interior murals for the John Howard Society - Ottawa, ON - 2022 6 x 6’ interior mural on the HCMS St. John’s - Davie / Royal Canadian Navy - Levis, QC - 2022 25 x 65’ exterior mural or the Corporatfon of the Town of Smiths Falls – Smiths Falls, ON - 2022 15 x 24’ exterior mural for Collectfve Arts Brewing and Thr33’s Snack Co. – Ottawa, ON - 2022 35 x 55’ exterior mural for Somerset St. W / Chinatown BIA – Ottawa, ON - 2022 56 x 180’ exterior mural for Nelson Internatfonal Mural Festfval – Nelson, BC - 2022 9 x 45’ Exterior printed installatfon on 'Plaza Bridge’ for Canadian Heritage - Ottawa, ON - 2022 8 x 10’ Exterior mural for Fogtown Flower Cannabis Dispensary - Toronto, ON - 2022 25 x 30’ Exterior mural for Vision Centre-Ville Gatfneau / City of Gatfneau - Hull, QC - 2022 13 x 16’ Interior mural for St. Mary’s Home - Non-Profit Organizatfon - Ottawa, ON - 2022 9 x 13’ interior mural in residentfal condo space - Ottawa, ON - 2022 Two Interior murals (3 x 13’, 4 x 7’) for Crust & Crate Restaurant - Findlay Creek, ON - 2021 Full building exterior mural project - Fogtown Flower Cannabis Dispensary - Toronto, ON - 2021 25 x 30’ exterior mural - Quebec Nova Murale - Quebec City, QC - 2021 8 x 20’ exterior mural – Quad Real Property Group / World Exchange Plaza – Ottawa, ON - 2021 8 x 20’ exterior mural - Glebe BIA / Octopus Books - Ottawa, ON - 2021 20 x 18’ exterior mural - Handfield Group Surveyors - Masson - Angers, QC - 2021 Two exterior murals (12 x 58’, 12 x 42’) Deschenes Community Associatfon - Aylmer, QC - 2021 12 x 47’ interior mural -Little Victories Coffee Roasters – Ottawa, ON - 2021 25 x 30’ exterior mural – Somerset / Chinatown BIA – Ottawa, ON - 2021 8 x 14’ interior mural – Lynx Music – Toronto, ON - 2021 Please refer to www.driftmurals.com for works prior to 2020. GALLERY EXHIBITIONS Group exhibitfon – ‘Part & Parcel 3’ - Raised By Wolves Gallery - April 2025 Group exhibitfon – ‘Rhythm of Pulse’ – Hashtag Gallery – CDMX – March 2025 Group exhibitfon - ‘A Glimpse, A Fragment, A Memory Brought To Life’ - OAG - Ottawa, ON - 2024 Group exhibitfon – ‘Interconnected’ – Ottawa Art Gallery - Annexe Gallery – Ottawa, ON – 2023 Group exhibitfon – ’50 Years of Hip Hop’ – Hintonburg Public House – Ottawa, ON - 2023 Solo exhibitfon – ‘Sky Burial’ – Dayvan Studio – Ottawa, ON - 2022 Group exhibitfon - ‘Le Party’ Art Auctfon - Ottawa Art Gallery - Ottawa, ON - 2021 Group exhibitfon – ‘Le Party’ Art Auctfon – Ottawa Art Gallery – Ottawa, ON - 2020 Solo exhibitfon - ‘Pranayam’ - Ottawa Art Gallery / Annexe Gallery - Ottawa, ON – 2019 Group exhibitfon – ‘Intercontfnental’ – Aktfvitat Gallery – Barcelona, Spain - 2018 Group exhibitfon - ‘Figure Works’ at St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts - Ottawa, ON - 2017 Collaboratfve solo exhibitfon - 'Part & Parcel: 2' at Well & Good Gallery - Toronto, 2017 Group exhibitfon at Aktfvitat Gallery – Barcelona, Spain - 2017 Group exhibitfon - ‘Figure Works’ at St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts – Ottawa, ON – 2016 Collab solo exhibitfon - ‘Part & Parcel’ - Patrick Gordon Framing Studio – Ottawa, ON - 2016 Collaboratfve solo exhibitfon - ‘Carry on Tradition’ at #Hashtag Gallery – Toronto, ON – 2016 Group exhibitfon - ‘Unhinged 2.0’ at The Alexander – Vancouver, BC – 2016 Group exhibitfon - ‘Unhinged’ at Saw Gallery – Ottawa, ON – 2016 - 60 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 Solo exhibitfon - ‘Face to Face’ At Fall Down Gallery - Ottawa, ON – 2014 Group exhibitfon’s - ‘Collective Scene’ at Fall Down Gallery - Ottawa, ON - 2010 - 2014 Solo exhibitfon at La Petft Mort Gallery - Ottawa, ON - 2011 Group exhibitfon - ‘New Blood’ at La Petft Mort Gallery - Ottawa, ON - 2009 Group exhibitfon - ‘City Life’ at Orange Art Gallery Ottawa, ON – 2009 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Mural Workshop, Grade 4 – Ashbury College – Ottawa, ON – 2025 Panel speaker – Ottawa Architecture Week – Ottawa, ON - 2023 Keynote Speaker – Ottawa Design Club ‘Beyond the Mark’ Event – SAW Galerie – Ottawa, ON - 2023 STEPS Public Art – Two digital art installatfons in new BMO Bank – Ottawa, ON - 2022 Arts and Community Engagement - Installed six murals in Dementfa ward of the Garry J. Armstrong long term care home – 2019 – Ottawa, ON Live paintfng events: Canada Day events with Art Battle, Hintonburg Happening, Ottawa Dental Society Gala – 2017 - 2019 – 2021 – 2022 – Ottawa/Toronto, ON Art CHAOS block Co-Ordinator for Ottawa’s annual ‘Glow Fair’ Festfval – 2017 – 2018 – 2019 Lead Artfst In collaboratfve mural project with Ottawa youth- (OSICO/House of Paint) – 2016 Lead Artfst / Instructor: Mural paintfng workshop for Illustratfon Students at Sheridan College – 2015 Live paintfng events: Greater Ottawa Housing Award - 2024 2SLGBTQI+ Natfonal Monument - 2024 Microsoft AI Event - 2024 King Charles Coronatfon – 2023 Raptor’s Game, sponsored by Adidas - 2019 Canada Day events with Art Battle – 2018 Art Battle Natfonal Finalist – 2017 Hintonburg Happening Festfval - 2017 Ottawa Dental Society Gala – 2017 - 2019 – 2021 – 2022 – Ottawa/Toronto, ON AWARDS & GRANTS USA Natfonal Mural Award Silver Winner Region 3 for Woven Within Our Lives – 2025 Casa Lienzo Internatfonal Artfst Residency – Hashtag Gallery – Mexico City, Mexico – 2025 USA Natfonal Mural Award Bronze Winner Region 4 for Beyond the Current – 2024 Grant for Arts Across Canada Travel – Canada Council for the Arts – 2023 Creatfon and Productfon Grant for Professional Artfsts - City of Ottawa - 2021 Special Merit Award – The Marketer Magazine Art & Design Competftfon - 2021 Exhibitfon Assistance Grant – Ontario Arts Council – 2019 Art Battle Canada Championships – Natfonal Finalist - 2017 Sheridan College’ Bachelor of Illustratfon Excellence Award – 2015 1st place – James Lee Foundatfon Award for Art & Design – Natfonal Art Competftfon – 2013 - 61 - Community Banners – Pickering Public Art Proposal – DRIFT Mural Co, 2025 Kessa Volland Marketfng Director Industrial Credit Union Email : Kessa.Volland@industrialcu.org Cell: 1-360-296-4215 Woodrow Hoffer II Creatfve Director PLNTG Seeds Initfatfve Email: woodrow.hofferii@gmail.com Cell: 1-646-369-3189 Casey Rodefeld Creatfve Director, Chairperson Newton Public Art Commission Email: newtonpublicart@gmail.com Cell: 1-828-228-0397 Professional References - 62 - Artist Statement Public art is a powerful force for placemaking, personal expression, and fostering connections among people and spaces that hold signiﬁcance in community and civic life. As an artist, I understand the importance of creating a communal focal point that not only reﬂects the character of a place but also adheres to high standards of comfort and public safety. These considerations are integral to my planning process. In every design, my goal is to create a unique artistic work that is accessible, functional, and seamlessly integrates into the community’s fabric, cultivating public meaning and a sense of pride. In my artwork, I aim to build a world of vibrant colors, bold patterns, and familiar shapes, where spontaneity and whimsy prevail. I enjoy combining both ﬁgurative and abstract elements, utilising unique compositions and colour combinations to create a strong visual presence. My work often explores themes of play, emotion, curiosity, and balance through a dialogue between shifting, intersecting shapes in both geometric and organic forms. I ﬁnd inspiration in the world around me, especially in nature, contemporary art, and architecture. For this project, my objective is to design an artwork that integrates into the environment, becoming a meaningful community feature that engages diverse audiences and reﬂects a strong connection to the site and its context. Depending on the speciﬁcs of the space, the mural might incorporate various elements and patterns that convey a narrative of positivity and inclusivity for all ages and backgrounds. This opportunity is especially appealing to me, as I possess the relevant experience and qualities sought for this artist call. My artistic practice frequently involves creating digital artwork for large-scale installations. I have successfully completed projects for corporations such as The Daniels Corporation, municipalities like the City of Mississauga and the City of Waterloo, and numerous BIAs throughout Toronto and Mississauga. These projects often involve large-scale printing, and I have a strong understanding of the technical requirements, including resolution, colour space, bleed, and raster vs. vector formats—all essential for producing high-quality digital artwork. Asli Alin (she/her) 10 Allenvale Ave. M6E 2A5 Toronto, ON 416-732-6416 aslin2075@gmail.com www.aslialin.com @ aslialin - 63 - Asli Alin Curriculum Vitae Education: 1998 - Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Istanbul, Turkiye Public Art Commissions: Digital Murals 2025 - Digital Mural for Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (150’ Long Wall Space) 2025 - 2023 - Canadian Film Festival Poster Artwork and Theater Dead Card 2024 - Kerr Street Banners Artwork for Ontario Culture Days, Commissioned by Town of Oakville 2024 - 2023 - Park Banner Artwork for City of Waterloo : Strolling in the Park 2023 - Hoarding Exhibit in partnership w/Steps Public Art and Hazelview Properties, Toronto 2023 - BMO Oakville Branch Community Mural “Community Canvas” in partnership w/Steps Public Art, Oakville (BMO National Mural Series) 2022 - Sixteen Miles Sport Complex Digital Murals, Commissioned by Town of Oakville 2022 - Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter Banner Artworks for Port Credit BIA, Mississauga 2021 - “Hibercation” Waterloo Park Murals, 3 digital Murals, Waterloo 2021 - Store Front and Street Poles Digital Murals for Lakeshore Village BIA, Toronto 2021 - City of Mississauga Neighbourhood Banners 2021, “Neighbourhood Portraits” Total of Six Banner designs, Commissioned by the City of Mississauga 2021 - Banner Artwork for City of Pickering, Pickering 2021 - Banner Design for Lakeshore Village BIA and the Steps Public Art : Bringing the Lake to Lakeshore ArtworxTO Installation 2021 - Store Front Digital Mural for Weston Village BIA, Toronto 2021 - Street Pole Banner Artwork for City of Pickering 2020 - Commission of two Mural Designs Printed on Vinyl - Daniels HR Corporation Evolv Tower Amenity Levels, Toronto Public Art Commissions: Analogue Murals 2024, 2022-2020 - Store Front Window Murals for Riverside BIA and the Steps Public Art, Toronto 2024 StreetART + City of Toronto SWMS Bin/Receptacle Murals 2024, 2022-2021 - Bell Box Mural Installations, Toronto ON 2024, 2022-2021- Outside the Box Mural Installation, Commissioned by the City of Toronto 2024 - Muskoka Chair Murals, Commissioned by TDot Water Taxi 2022 - Port Credit BIA Signage Mural , Mississauga ON 2022 - Muskoka Chair Murals, Commissioned by Art and Water, Toronto ON 2022-2021 Store Front Window Murals for Rosedale BIA + Eglinton Way BIA 2021 - Evolv Tower Mural Installations, Total of 4 murals for Daniels HR Corporation 2021 - Main Street Art Challenge Mural Installation for Mount Pleasant Village BIA - 64 - Public Art Commissions: Sculptures and Temporary Installations 2025 - Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail “Canopy” 2025 - DesignTO “Terrestrial Lace”, Harbourfront Centre 2024 - A Curious Landscape, Sculptural Installation, Cambridge Art Galleries 2024 - Albion Islington Square Art Festival “Light Catcher II” w/ Arts Etobicoke 2024 - Lumière: The Art of Light “Chroma Interlace”, Ontario Place, Toronto 2024 - Long Winter Music and Arts Festival, “Specular Weave”, Toronto 2024 - DesignTO, “Specular Weave” , Gladstone House, Toronto 2023 - Nuit Blanche Toronto “Breaking Ground: Terrestrial Lace” Humber College Lakeshore Campus, Toronto 2023 - Nuit Blanche In View w/East End Arts, “Future of Danforth: Light Catcher” Sculptural Installation, Toronto 2023 - Mini Golf Course Design: Sculptural Artwork & Mural in partnership w/ Steps Public Art, and Northcrest Developments, Toronto 2023 - Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail “Light Catcher”, Burlington ON 2023 - DesignTO w/Yonge and St.Clair BIA “Northern Radiance”, Toronto 2022 - Light Up The Square “Diaphanous Charms” Sculptural Installation, Mississauga November 2022 - March 2023 Extended Exhibition 2022 - Festival of Trees, w/ Creative Hub Mississauga 2022 - Nuit Blanche Toronto “The Space Between Us: Illuminated Inﬂorescence” Sculptural Installation, Toronto 2022 - Nuit Blanche In View w/East end Arts, “The Space Beneath Us: Elestial Lace” Sculptural Installation, Toronto 2022 - Lumen Festival, “Northern Radiance”, Sculptural Installation, Waterloo ON 2022 - SuperCrawl “Diaphanous Charms” Sculptural Installation , Hamilton ON 2022 - Nuit Blanche North, “Connected: Northern Radiance” Sculptural Installation, Huntsville ON 2022 - Willis Ways Tree Grate Public Art, “Bees for Trees” Laser Cut Artwork, Commissioned by the City of Waterloo 2021 - Lumen Lite Festival “Ethereal Glow” Sculptural Installation, Waterloo ON Grants 2025 - OAC Exhibition Assistance, “Artist Project” Toronto, Recommended by Station Gallery 2023 - Canada Council for the Arts Professional Development for the Artists Grant 2023- OAC Exhibition Assistance, “Terrestrial Lace”, Nuit Blanche Toronto ON Recommended by Hamilton Artists Inc. 2022 - OAC Exhibition Assistance, “Northern Radiance”, Nuit Blanche North, Huntsville ON Recommended by Varley Art Gallery 2022 - OAC Exhibition Assistance, “Illuminated Inﬂorescence”, Nuit Blanche, Toronto ON Recommended by Art Museum at the University of Toronto 2022 - OAC Exhibition Assistance, “Northern Radiance”, Nuit Blanche North, Huntsville ON Recommended by Hamilton Artists Inc. 2021 - OAC Exhibition Assistance, “Ethereal Glow” , Lumen Lite Festival, City of Waterloo ON Recommended by McMaster Museum of Art Group Exhibitions - Art Fairs 2025 - Artist Project, Toronto 2024-2023, 2019-2021 - 58th-59th-60th-62nd-63rd Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2022 - Worth Gallery, StreetArt Exhibit, Toronto 2021 - Artscape Weston Common, Weston Winterfest Juried Exhibition 2021 - TOAF ArtworxTO Hub East Year of Public Art Toronto 2021 - Cabbagetown BIA CafeTO Art Walk 2019 - Black Cat Gallery, Salon of Inclusiveness, Toronto 2018 - Gallery 1313, Small Works Queen West, Toronto Selected Publications and Commissioned Fine Art 2024 - Commissioned Artworks- Daniels HR Corporation for Square One Mississauga 2021 - Commissioned Artworks - JLL Canada for Google LLC Toronto Offices 2020 - Commissioned Artwork- Daniels HR Corporation DuEast Condominiums, Toronto - 65 - Samples of Past Work - 66 - Banner Artwork Commissioned by the Lakeshore Village BIA in partnership with Steps Public Art, 2021 Storefront Digital Mural (Printed on Vinyl) Commissioned by Lakeshore Village BIA, 2021 - 67 - Banner Artwork Commissioned by City of Waterloo, 2023 Storefront Digital Mural (Printed on Vinyl) Commissioned by Lakeshore Village BIA, 2021 - 68 - Medium: Digital Illustration, printed on vinyl Sixteen Miles Sports Complex Connextions, Ontario Culture Days 2022 - 69 - Port Credit BIA Street Banners, 2022 - 70 - Banner Artwork For Town of Oakville Ontario Culture Days, 2024 - 71 - Construction Hoarding Exhibit Yonge & Eglinton, 2024 Medium: Digital Illustration, printed on vinyl Client: Hazelview Properties Public Art Consultant: STEPS Public Art - 72 - Medium: Digital Illustration, printed on vinyl BMO National Mural Series BMO Oakville Branch, 2023 Client: Bank of Montreal Public Art Consultant: STEPS Public Art - 73 - References Chelsea Ryan Assistant Programmer Recreation and Culture Town of Oakville chelsea.ryan@oakville.ca Ashleigh Rains (She/Her) Canadian Film Festival Festival Director & Head Programmer ashleigh@canﬁlmfest.ca - 74 - Community Banner Series Artist Statement I’ve been working on public art projects around the GTA for about ten years now, and I still get excited every time an opportunity like this one comes up. I love the idea of creating art that lives out in the world—on streets, in parks, in everyday places—where people can see it as part of their daily routines. It’s a way to bring a little colour, joy, and reflection into our shared spaces. I work with both traditional and digital mediums, depending on the project, but what stays constant is my focus on storytelling. I love sharing stories of the community with the community. I’m especially interested in the connections between people, wildlife, and the environments we share—how we shape these spaces, and how they shape us in return. Whether it's a mural, a banner, or a digital design, I try to create work that feels rooted in the community and sparks a sense of connection or recognition. This project in Pickering really speaks to me because of its focus on diversity, neighbourhood pride, and celebrating the natural and built environment. I think public art has the power to bring people together, and I’d love to contribute designs that reflect the unique energy of Pickering—its people, places, and stories. I’m also glad to see the City takes into consideration sustainability and finds ways to reuse and repurpose materials. This is very important to me, and it aligns with the values I try to bring to my own practice. Thanks for considering my application. I’d be excited to be part of this project. - 75 - CV and Portfolio Khaula Siddique Cell # 289 937 6414 khaulamazhar@yahoo.com https://khaulasiddique.com/ @khaulasart Bio Khaula Siddique is a local, self-taught, award-winning, visual artist working with traditional and digital media. Inspired by Sufi Poet Jalal ud Din Rumi, the natural world as well as the nature of people, she loves bringing stories of the community to the community through art activities, public art and unique exhibitions. A true believer in the therapeutic benefits of art she works with not-for-profit organizations to bring interactive art sessions to the community for wellbeing. Her public art can be seen around Mississauga (and the GTA) and her smaller works are part of public and private collections around the world. Animation work can be seen on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI3LQ9NXzbtgmt6ivBVCqXYRR_IaUA_1N Community Art, Events, and Activities September-November 2024 selected as an animator for Toronto Junction’s Window Wonderland project. April 2024 digital art and animation accepted for large screen by the City of Brampton, to be exhibited in summer 2024. The animation celebrates green spaces in the community. February 2024 digital art commissioned for Daniels’ Keelesdale project, the work triggers an animation through the Augmented Reality app, Artivive that highlights the shared built and natural spaces inhabited by people and wildlife. 2023 December-Jan 2024 Light based art installation with AR animation created for the City of Mississauga’s Ice and Light project. The animation brings attention to endangered tigers, their habitats and the urgency to take action to protect both. 2023 November digitally animated window mural at the Fourth Annual Window Wonderland project by the Toronto Junction BIA. 2023 July created chalk mural for MuslimFest, interactive art activities for the festival. The mural celebrated Mughal architecture; their famed waterworks (sustainability and regeneration). 2023 June created digital animation for project with Huron County. 2023 February digitally animated window mural for Arts Etobicoke’s Winter Windows project, highlighting native species of wildlife. - 76 - 2022 November digitally animated window mural at the Third Annual Window Wonderland project by the Toronto Junction BIA. 2022 October created short digital animation for United Way GTA celebrating International Day of the Girl Child. 2022 September painting Bell Box for Mississauga Arts Council and Bell celebrating the diversity of the community. 2022 August one of five artists to paint a “portal” in Port Credit, Mississauga for Brightwater as part of the Portal Project. My theme was conservation of wildlife habitat of the area. 2022 August created short digital animation for City of Brampton’s Garden Square (played on the big screen), celebrating cultural diversity. 2022 July Painted large scale Gerrard India Bazaar Installation for their annual Festival of South Asia. 2022 July Conlins Murals; painting bicycle track barriers for Street Art Toronto. Themed around shared spaces between people and wildlife. 2022 May- June One of the Lead Mural Artists for Braiding Stories Community Workshops and Mural with Arts Etobicoke. (1000+ sq ft mural) 2022 Jan-Feb Lunar New Year Light Installation in Brampton (Culture and Events, City of Brampton). Themed around resilience of wildlife. 2021 Oct-Nov mural artist for Window Wonderland by Junction BIA Toronto. 2021 Aug-September commissioned by Arts Etobicoke to create a community mural. 2021 July Short animation accepted by ACCIDA played in August in the Brampton Garden Square. 2021 May digital work accepted for installation on Gerrard Street, Toronto Installed in October. 2021 one of the artists selected for Arts Etobicoke’s Sites of Significance project, an interactive art and augmented reality project for the community. Short animation work and video edit. 2020 September painted a 300+sq ft mural themed around summer childhood memories of dandelions; native bee species and their first food. 2020 July selected by Artscape to paint murals at Lakeview Village construction site. 2020 June commissioned by Daniels to paint a large abstract seascape for their new development. 2019 Awarded Grant to paint a mural celebrating native pollinators, their preferred plants and Mississauga’s new bee city status. - 77 - 2019 May Painted two Bell utility boxes for the Mississauga Arts Council. 2017 Painted Bell utility box and designed the banner to go with it for Mississauga Arts Council. 2017 Hired by the Culture dept and the Art Gallery of Mississauga to design murals and then instruct the community to paint them at Art on the Square event. 2016 ongoing, Working with various organizations as an art instructor to bring painting activities to the workplace as well as to the general community to foster an appreciation of art in the non-artist community. 2016 Donated paintings for silent auctions for charitable causes. Awards 2019 July, Awarded grant to paint a pollinator mural. 2019 June, Second Place at the Beauty of the Bees Juried Art Exhibition, Bread and Honey Festival. 2019 April, Honorable Mention at the 12th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Beaux Arts Brampton. 2018 October, Winner of Art Battle at a special fundraising event by Heart House Hospice. 2017 August, First place for TD Mosaic’s Live Paint Competition. 2017 May, Certificate of Appreciation from MP Peter Fonseca for the Rhythm of Colors Group Exhibition. 2016 November, Special Merit in Seascapes Art Exhibition. 2016 November, Certificate of Appreciation from MPP Andrea Horwath for exhibiting art at the Inaugural Islamic Heritage Month Reception. 2016 October, Certificate of Appreciation from MP Iqra Khalid for the success of the exhibition, Women: Unwitting Warriors. 2016 April, Special Recognition in Botanicals Art Exhibit. 2016 March, Special Merit in Landscapes Art Exhibit, Light Space and Time Art Gallery. 2016 February, Special Recognition in Cityscapes Art Exhibit, Light Space and Time Art Gallery. 2016 January, Special Recognition in All Women Art Exhibit, Light Space and Time Art Gallery. - 78 - 1. 2020 City of Mississauga Handpainted 300+sq ft mural themed around nostalgic summer childhood memories of dandelions; native bee species and their first food. “Dandelion Dreams” Medium: outdoor acrylic paint and aerosols Budget: $3000 The mural is located on a heavily used walking trail and there was a lot of community engagement while I painted it. Everyone had a story to tell me about their summer childhoods! - 79 - 2. 2021 Ada Commissioned by Gerrard India Bazaar BIA to create designs for Installation on light poles. The designs celebrated the traditional South Asian Dancers, created in Adobe Illustrator were then engraved on three different acrylic panels, fit with LED lights and installed on street light poles. Medium: Digital line work in Illustrator. Budget: $1000 - 80 - 3. 2021 commissioned by Arts Etobicoke to create a community mural in Wincott Park. The theme celebrated the wildlife that inhabited the large pond in the area, the final work came as a result of combining community ideas that were gathered through workshops I conducted on site. The mural main body seen in the image but extended into the park pathway as flying leaves and animal footprints. Mediums: outdoor acrylic paint. Budget: $4000 - 81 - 4. 2022 one of five artists selected through jurying to paint a “portal” in Port Credit, Mississauga for Brightwater as part of the Portal Project. My theme was conservation of wildlife habitat of the area. Budget: $2000 - 82 - 5. 2022 Conlins Murals; painting bicycle track barriers for Street Art Toronto. Themed around shared spaces between people and wildlife, depicted through the beauty of long summer evenings. “Our Roots Through Nature” Medium: Outdoor acrylic paint. Budget: $450. - 83 - 6. 2023 December-Jan 2024 Light based art installation with AR animation created for the City of Mississauga’s Ice and Light project. The animation brings attention to endangered tigers, their habitats and the urgency to take action to protect both. The animation can be seen here: “Listen to the Silence it has Much to Say”-Rumi Medium: digital design created on Illustrator and engraved on acrylic panel fir with LED lights. Animation created on Procreate. Budget: $7000. The Installation was seen by thousands of visitors to Celebration Square. - 84 - 7.2024 “Home is Where the Hygge Is” Commissioned digital work (printed large scale for installation) for Daniel’s First Home Keelesdale Project. The work is themed around the feeling of hygge (comfort, wellbeing and security) and living with nature, design inspired by Danish folk art. The artwork triggers an animation for an interactive experience for the community. Animation can be viewed on a cell phone through the Artivive App, using the artwork to trigger. (free to download). or view here: Instagram Medium: Digital art and animation created on Procreate. Budget $2000 - 85 - 8.2024 “Summer Afternoons in Gage Park” Digital animation created on Procreate for City of Brampton (50th Anniversary project) displayed on the large screen in Garden Square. Themed around peaceful summer afternoons in Brampton’s beautiful gardens. Artwork inspired by Studio Ghibli anime. Animation can be viewed on cell phones through the Artivive app. or here: YouTube Budget $300 References 1.Carol Jolly, Executive Director The Junction BIA. Phone number: 416-561-3683 Email: carol@torontojunction.ca Mailing Address: Suite 104 - 2990 Dundas Street West, Toronto, M6P 1Z3 2.Rachel Pennington, Curator, Public Art Parks and Culture Planning Section, Phone number: 905- 615-3200 ext.4909, Email: rachel.pennington@mississauga.ca. Mailing address: 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1 - 86 - Artist statement YASAM AN M EHRSA Toronto, ON, Canada +1(647)567-1221 yasam an.m ehrsa@ gm ail.com www.yasam anm ehrsa.com @ YYasist I am a visual artist with a strong focus on public art, creating works that bring colour, connection, and a sense of place to urban environments. My practice spans both traditional and digital media, with an emphasis on storytelling and community engagement through accessible, site-responsive design. Over the years, I’ve contributed to numerous public art initiatives across Ontario, including murals, window art, banners, boxes, ground mural, and much more that transform everyday infrastructure into vibrant cultural landmarks. These projects have deepened my commitment to making art that lives outside the gallery—work that invites interaction, reflects local identity, and helps shape inclusive public spaces. My background in graphic design and print enhances my ability to create visually dynamic and technically sound compositions, especially when working on projects intended for reproduction, such as banners and vinyl installations. I approach every design with attention to clarity, colour balance, and visual impact—crucial elements when producing work that needs to communicate effectively from a distance. For the Pickering Community Banner Series, I envision a series of digital artworks that celebrate the city’s natural landscape, cultural diversity, and the everyday beauty of community life. With experience in both individual and collaborative projects, I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to Pickering’s public realm through bold, thoughtful, and engaging visual storytelling. I appreciate the trust and opportunity this project represents, and I thank you sincerely for your consideration. - 87 - W orkplace Health and Safety in 4 steps W HMIS W orking At Heights: - Ladder, Scaffold, Scissor lift, B oom lift Standard first aid and CPR Level C Psychology YASAM AN M EHRSA EDUC AT I O N C ER T I FI C AT E B rock University (Canada) B .A, (Hons), Visual Arts - 2013 Toronto, ON, Canada+1(647)567-1221 yasam an.m ehrsa@ gm ail.comwww.yasam anm ehrsa.com Nom inated for the 49th Annual Heritage Toronto Awards (2023) Public Art Grant, Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia (2023) Nom inated for the Mississauga Urban Design Award (2022) Public Art Award, Frankfurt B ook Fair (2021) B rock University Visual Art Award (2010 & 2011) Virtual B iennale Prague Illustration Award (2009) CV VISUAL ARTIST Royan Noor University (Iran) B .A, Visual Com m unication - 2009 University of applied science and tech (Iran) A.A, Graphic Design - 2007 @ YYasist 1 AR T I ST I C SK I LLS Painting & Illustration (Digital & Traditional) Mural and Public art Com m unity engagem ent Art Project Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom ) Procreate Printm aking Installation Photography Graphic Design Group Exhibition at Northern Contem porary Gallery, Toronto (2024) Street ART Mujam Residency, Mexico City (2023) Group Exhibition at Aurora Cultural Centre, Aurora (2023) Group Art Show at W orth Gallery, Toronto (2023) “Art for Kids Help Phone” Online Exhibition, Montreal (2023) VASA ARTS FESTIVAL Group Exhibition, B ram pton (2023) Group Exhibition at ART House Gallery, Ottawa (2023) Las Laguna Art Gallery Online Exhibition, Laguna B each, CA (2023) Group Art Show at Northern Contem porary Gallery, Toronto (2023) Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF), Toronto (2022) “You Are Not Alone” Digital Art Online Display, Toronto (2022) Unity in Diversity Art Show, Museum s of Dufferin, Mulm ur (2022) Collaboration Installation at Civic Centre, Vaughan (2021) AGO Group Online Art Exhibition, Toronto (2021) The B rain Project Installation Art, B aycrest Foundation, Toronto (2020) Albion Library Painting Display, Etobicoke (2019) The B ig Picture Collaborative Online Exhibition, Vancouver, B C (2018) B ig ART B ook Group Exhibition and Publication, Scarborough (2018) Oakwood Village Library Solo Painting Exhibition, Toronto (2018) B lackcat Gallery Group Exhibition, Toronto (2018) Carlton Cinem a Group Painting Display, Toronto (2018) Nuit B lanche Art Installation, St. Catharines (2013) B rock University Visual Art Group Display, St. Catharines (2012) Sad’abad/Kam aledin/Shafagh Galleries Group Art Exhibition, Tehran, Iran (2007-2009) LAN G UAG ES English Farsi Spanish EXH I BI T I O N S/ DI SPLAYS AW AR DS/ N O M I N AT I O N S/ G R AN T S AR T I ST R ESI DEN C I ES Street ART Cancun Residency, Villa de Colores | Cancun, Mexico (2024) Huellas Tilcajete Mural-Rural Residency, Oaxaca | Mexico (2024) ´ ace RESIDENCIAS, m ural and research, B uenos Aires | ARGENTINA (2025) - 88 - M UR ALS/ PUBLI C AR T Outside The B ox Mural, Street Art Toronto North York, ON, Canada (2018 & 2019 & 2020) B ell B ox Mural Project North York & Oshawa, ON, Canada (2019 & 2020 & 2021 & 2022 & 2023 & 2024) KJ B it Laneway Mural Project Toronto, ON, Canada (2019) Church W ellesley Village LQB TQ m ural, Pride Festival Toronto, ON, Canada (2020) Plaza B ridge Steps Digital Mural, Canadian Heritage Public Art Ottawa, ON, Canada (2020) Cycle Track concrete barrier m urals for the Scarlett Rd. North York, ON, Canada (2020) Lakeshore W ater Hoarding W all Mural for W allnoize Toronto, ON, Canada (2020) Neighbourhood Love TO Mural project Etobicoke, ON, Canada (2020) Venice B each Mural Festival, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2020) Com m unity B anner Design for the Cities of Pickering & Oshawa & Etobicoke, ON, Canada (2020 & 2021 & 2022) Digital Public Art for Rowntree Mills Park North York, ON, Canada (2020) Street Pole m ural for Mount Pleasant B IA Toronto, ON, Canada (2021) Lansdowne Underpass Mural Toronto, ON, Canada (2021) Cafe TO Collaborative Ground Mural for Church Village B IA Toronto, ON, Canada (2021) Collaborative Mural for Riverside B IA Toronto, ON, Canada (2021) W om en Paint W all Mural Etobicoke, ON, Canada (2021) Collaborative W indow Mural for DUKE Heights B IA North York, ON, Canada (2021) Yue Moon collaborative art installation, China Town B IA Toronto, ON, Canada (2021) Cycle Track concrete barrier m urals for Richm ond St. Toronto, ON, Canada (2021) Safe Flight Hom e Collaborative Digital W indow Art, STEPS Public Art Toronto, ON, Canada (2021) Digital m ural art for Frankfurt B ook Fair outdoor staircase Frankfurt, Germ any (2022) Collaborative Digital W all Mural for the City of Aurora Aurora, ON, Canada (2022) Collaborative Ground Mural Project for the City of Mississauga, ON, Canada (2022) Art & W ater public art at Harbourfront Toronto, ON, Canada (2022) Collaborative m ural for Meet the Street Mural Festival Red Deer, AB , Canada (2022) Cafe TO digital public art for Cabbagetown B IA Toronto, ON, Canada (2022) Container painting for Toronto Parks at W oodbine Park, Toronto, ON, Canada (2022 & 2023) Collaborative m ural for W eston Village B IA Toronto, ON, Canada (2022) Digital backdrop art for the Maplelicious festival, Cabbagetown B IA Toronto, ON, Canada (2022) Concrete B arrier Murals for Conlins Road Scarborough, ON, Canada 2022 Live painting for the “1664 Canada” cam paign at Distillery District Toronto, ON, Canada (2022) Garbage bin art as part of Street Art Toronto public art project Toronto, ON, Canada (2022) Hoarding Public ART project, Digital Mural for STEPS Public ART Toronto, ON, Canada (2023) Main Street Mural Festival B rooksville, FL, USA (2023) Mural for B uenos Vibras Yoga Studio Killeen, TX, USA (2023) Mural for Street ART Mujam Mexico City, MEX, Mexico (2023) 2 M EN T O R / I N ST R UC T O R / C O O R DI N AT O R / FAC I LI T AT O R Mural Facilitator - Mississauga Secondary School (2020) Instructor - St. Jam es Town Com m unity Centre, Toronto (2021) Instructor for Sum m er Cam p - Star Art Centre, North York (2021) Instructor for B ell B ox - Georgetown Art Centre, Halton Hills (2022) Mentor - B ell B ox Mural Program , North York (2023) Mural Facilitator - Access Alliance Newcom er Centre, Scarborough (2023) Coordinator/Mentor - StreetARToronto (2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024) Mentor for Public Art- Nia Centre for the Arts, Toronto (2023 & 2024) Facilitator for Culture Day - River Oak Com m unity Centre, Oakville (2024) Facilitator for group workshops - W orkm an Arts and North York Arts, North York (2024) Facilitator for Children's Creative Village, Toronto (2023 & 2024& 2025) Curator for Outside the B ox Program - StreetARToronto (2025) - 89 - Collaborative digital m ural for North York Arts North York, ON, Canada (2023) Yonge-Dundas Square Public Art Project Toronto, ON, Canada (2023) Chick-fil-A Mural Art Toronto, ON, Canada (2023) Muskoka chairs art for W ater Taxi, Toronto, ON (2023 & 2024) Recreation, Sport and Culture Mural project W elland, ON, Canada (2023) B UMP m ural festival Calgary, AB , Canada (2023) Circus B us Mural art Markham , ON, Canada (2023 & 2024) Live Painting for Tirgan Festival Toronto, ON, Canada (2023) Live painting com petition at Art B attle Toronto, ON, Canada (2023) Feed Scarborough container m ural Scarborough, ON, Canada (2023) Collaborative Mural for “Just Us” project for StART Toronto Toronto, ON, Canada (2023) W indow Mural for Oakwood Village W indow W onderland, Toronto, ON, Canada (2023) Indoor Mural project for B rantford Public Library B rantford, ON, Canada (2024) Huellas Tilcajete Mural Project Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico (2024) Product painting for “Just Vertical” m arketing cam paign Toronto, ON, Canada (2024) Digital Mural, Downsview Park North York, ON, Canada (2024) Hydro dipping project for “Garage Canada” cam paign at the B entway, Toronto, ON, Canada (2022) Good Vibe People Live Painting event Toronto, ON, Canada (2024) Gritty to Pretty Mural Project Halifax, NS, Canada (2024) Celebrate Dundalk Mural Project Dundalk, ON, Canada (2024) Mural restorations for the Town of Midland, ON, Canada (2024) My Neighbourhood Art Project for Greenbriar Recreation Centre B ram pton, ON, Canada (2024&2025) Valpo Street Art, Valparaíso, Chile (2025) bastreetart, B uenos Aires, Argentina (2025) Nosotras Estam os en la Calle m ural festival, Lim a, Peru (2025) 3 C O M M UN I T Y EN G AG EM EN T M UR ALS Mississauga Secondary School Mem orial Art Project, Mississauga, ON, Canada (2020) Collaborative W all Mural for Oakwood Village B IA, Toronto, ON, Canada (2021) ArtEnlivens com m unity m ural project in Kensington Market Toronto, ON, Canada (2022) Com m unity m ural project for B lueprint Intergovernm ental Agency Tallahassee, FL, USA (2022) “W ith Love, North York” com m unity centre m ural, North York, ON, Canada (2023) 175th Downtown Anniversary Com m unity Mural, Georgetown, TX, USA (2023) Street ART Cancun Com m unity Mural in Villa de Colores, Cancun, Mexico (2024) City of B rantford Com m unity Peace Mural, B rantford, ON, Canada (2024) Children’s Creative Village Com m unity Painting, Toronto, ON, Canada (2024) Youth m ural painting for River Oak Com m unity Centre, Oakville, ON, Canada (2025) Newcom er Youth Mural Painting for Catholic Cross-Cultural Services, Scarborough, ON, Canada (2025) - 90 - REFERENCES 1. Madison Kennedy (She/her) Cultural Planner - The Town of Stouville Email: mcpkennedy5@gmail.com PH: 416-697-1375 2.Marta Keller-Hernandez (She/her) Managing Director - Mural Routes, Toronto, Ontario Email: marta@muralroutes.ca PH: 416-698-7995 - 91 - Name of work: Daydreaming Project: BayCrest, The Brain Project Material: Acrylic on plaster - 3D brian model Date completed: June 2020 Location: Toronto,ON, Canada Description: The Brain Project is a city-wide Toronto art exhibit of brain sculptures painted by local artists that seeks to inspire people to think about brain health and join the fight against Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Work Samples - 92 - - 93 - Title: My Neighbourhood Project: City Of Brampton Medium: Digital Illustrations, Print on Double sided windows Location: Greenbriar Community Centre Date: Jan 2025 - 94 - Title: North York Love Project: North York Mall Medium: Digital Illustrations, Print Location: North York Mall Date: Jan 2023 - 95 - - 96 - Title: UnityProject: Canadian Heritage Public ArtMedium: Digital Illustration, Print Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date: June 2020 - 97 - Community Banner Projects: Toronto, Etobicoke, Pickering, Oshawa Date: From 2019 to 2022 Medium: Digital Illustration, Print - 98 - - 99 - Title: We Are All One Project: Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency - City of Tallahassee/Leon County Material: Latex Paint on concrete wall Location: Tallahassee, Florida, USA Date: October 2022 * Included a community-engaged painting event. - 100 - phillip saunders multi media, fine artist and muralist Artist statement My interest in this project stems f rom a desire to engage the community through vibrant, colourful works of art. I’m especially excited about the opportunity to work with the City of Pickering, as it holds a special place in my journey as an artist. When I moved to Canada in 2010, Pickering became my f irst home. I lived there for three years and discovered the legal graff iti walls at the Pickering skate park near Brock Road, an experience that played a pivotal role in shaping my identity and direction as a visual artist. Since then, I have developed a strong foundation in aerosol art, painting large-scale murals across the Greater Toronto Area. My practice also includes digital illustration, which has led to commissions f rom organizations such as Hudson’s Bay, Humber Galleries, and Collective Arts Brewing. My work as a muralist has extended internationally as well. I was one of the lead artists involved in planning and painting the Ubuntu Learning Village in Gutu, Zimbabwe, Part of a residency program with Muse arts. My artistic approach blends conceptual depth with material diversity, always striving to create work that resonates with people and fosters a sense of community. This project aligns closely with my creative values and goals, offering a meaningful opportunity to contribute my perspective while continuing to grow as an artist. I’m particularly enthusiastic about the chance to give back to Pickering, a city that has been foundational to my artistic career. - 101 - C.V. Phillip Saunders Born 1990 Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica Lives and works in Toronto, Ontario, Canada 716 kingston Rd suite 201 M4E1R7 -Contact- phillipasaunders.com @ps.loveishere (new account) artofsaunders@gmail.com 289-988-8080 -Education- 2021 Social Service Worker Diploma, School of Community and Health Studies; Centennial College, Toronto, ON 2013 Mural Routes, Fundamentals of Mural Making; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, ON -Residency- 2023 Ubuntu learning village knowledge exchange/ muse art in partnership with StART, Gutu Zimbabwe -Murals- 2024 365 black heritage committee/in partnership with Humber, Silver Bell Ln, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L7 2024 Just US/ In partnership with StART, 2194 Gerrard St East, Toronto ON 2023 Just US/ In partnership with StART, 1066 Kingston road and victoria park ave, Toronto, ON 2022 Just US/ Nia Center for the Arts In Partnership with StART, 897 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON 2022 KJBIT Mentorship Project/ KJBIT Collective, 309 Lane West Crawford S. Harrison, Toronto, ON 2022 STACKT Market Gallery Box Exhibit/ Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON 2021 Richmond Cycle Track Barrier Murals/ StART, Richmond Street East & Ontario Street, Toronto, ON 2021 KJBIT Collective Mural Laneway Project/ KJBIT Collective, Uxbridge Ave. & Pelham Ave Toronto, ON 2021 Canadian Black Excellence/ Municipality of Kincardine, Davidson Center, Kincardine, ON 2020 Paint the City Black/Group Exhibition, Grafitti Alley, Toronto, ON 2019 David Suzuki Foundation Laneway Mural Project/ David Suzuki Foundation In Partnership with StART/ Eggleton Park, Toronto, ON 2018 Kensington Market Beautification Project/ Nassau Street, Kensington Market, Toronto, ON 2017 David Suzuki Foundation Laneway Mural Project/ David Suzuki Foundation In Partnership with StART/ Garrison Creek Park, Toronto, ON -select Group Exhibitions- 2024 so far so good/ Isza Gallery 95 king st, east Toronto, ON 2024 Illuminate [with Miller Thomson]/ NIA Center for the Arts, 40 King Street, Toronto, ON 2024 Anthem/ crybaby gallery, 28 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON 2023 Keep the Change/ Crybaby Gallery, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON 2023 Random Acts/ Worth Gallery, 830 Dundas St w, Toronto, ON 2023 BLK Frames VOL 2/ withdraw commons gallery, 200 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON 2019 Illuminate [with Miller Thomson]/ NIA Center for the Arts, 40 King Street, Toronto, ON 2018 Burnt Umber/ Margin of Eras Gallery,1684 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON 2018 Critical Mass/ Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON 2018 Home Away From Home/ Kensington Market, 214 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON 2017 Those Who Dance/ White House Studio Gallery, 277 Augusta, Toronto, ON 2017 The Artist Experience/ Blank Canvas Gallery, 890 St Clair West, Toronto, ON 2016 Night Glow Fabric/ Will Gallery, 187 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON 2015 Illuminated/ 416 Gallery, 404 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON 2014 Art Last/ Brockton Collective, 442 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON 2014 416 Group Exhibition/ 416 Gallery, 404 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON 2014 Toronto Grillz/ 166 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON 2014 Taves (Live Painting), Brockton Collective @ The Sheraton Hotel, Toronto, ON 2013 ART Fusion/ Daniels Spectrum Regent Park Arts, 585 Dundas St East, Toronto, ON 2013 Black History Month /Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St East Toronto, ON 2013 Balance Expressions/ Hashtag Gallery, 782 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON 2013 Let It Burn/ Hashtag Gallery, 782 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON 2013 Nelson Mandela Tribute/ Daniels Spectrum Regent Park Arts, 585 Dundas St East, Toronto, ON 2013 Group Exhibition/ Shaw Bar & Gallery, 164 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON 2011 Street Art Group Show/ Black Pony Gallery, Oshawa, ON 2010 Group Exhibition, Hollywood Art Walk, Miami, FL 2010 Group Exhibition [Art Extravaganza], Hialeah, FL -Solo Exhibitions- 2015 Animal Human Hybrid/ Flying Pony Gallery, 1481 Gerrard Street East Toronto, ON 2014 Conscious Contempo/ Brockton Collective, 442 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON- 102 - “Success of unity” (commission) 2024 digital vinyl mural Humber college north campus Barrett Centre For Technology Innovation, Silver Bell Ln, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L7 Dimensions: 130ft x 8.7ft WxH Project budget 6,000$ selected projects Project Description The inspiration behind “The Unity of Success” is Love, family And education. This work takes a traditional approach to what I believe are the pillars to success, which is strong loving family support And the value of a good education in order to fulfill Passions, dreams and desires. My process for creating this mural was inspired by moments in the timeline of success. There are in total seven vignettes or small murals, the murals are meant to be viewed from right to left. The first wall features family structures rooted in unity and love that foster healthy foundations. and the second larger wall highlights the fruits of a strong foundation and the value of education. On this wall is seen the student body of Humber in various fields of interest ranging from science to sports. The entire mural is aimed at fostering a sense of joy and reflection, the colour palette consists of soft pastels contrasting against saturated tones to inspire and excite positive moods in the viewer.- 103 - Love is here 12 (stART program Just Us) 2023 1066 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1N 1P1 Dimensions: 82ft x 27ft WxH Project budget 5,000$ Project Description “Love is Here” is part of my ongoing wall series exploring themes of love, intimacy, and connection. This installment delves into the transformative power of prayer as a unifying force. Depicted are two figures cultivating love and happiness through shared prayer and faith, symbolizing the strength found in spiritual connection. Through this piece, I aim to highlight the profound impact of coming together in moments of reflection, devotion, and hope. - 104 - Love is here 15 (stART program Just us) 2024 2192 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4E 2C7 Dimensions: 72ft x 26ft WxH Project budget 5,000$ Project Description Love is Here #15 exemplifies unity through love and togetherness. At its core, this piece features two hands embracing— symbolizing the strength and power we hold when we come together in love. The artwork incorporates the full spectrum of colors, representing the diversity of humanity and the beauty of our collective existence. Through its vibrant hues and symbolic imagery, this piece serves as a reminder of our true purpose on Earth: to love one another and live in harmony. It invites viewers to reflect on the power of connection, compassion, and the unifying force of love that transcends boundaries.- 105 - loveis here $ Stackt Market Gallery Box Exhibit STACKT Market (28Bathurst St.) Toronto, ON Dimensions: 8feetx12feet project budget 2,000$ - 106 - Canadian black excellence mural 2021 601 Durham St, Kincardine, ON N2Z 1L7 Dimensions: 78ft x 8.9ft WxH Project budget 18,000$ Project Description For this mural I have chosen four prominent African Canadian figures both from the past and the present to exemplify black Canadians' contribution to the arts, science and athletics. The figures that I’ve chosen are Portia white, a contralto known for becoming the first black Canadian concert singer to achieve international acclaim. Oscar Peterson, eight time Grammy award winning legendary jazz pianist. Dr. Eugenia Duodu CEO of Visions of Science network for learning, who is committed to empowering low income communities through the STEM program. Lastly, Andre De Grasse Canadian sprinter, 7-time Olympic medalist and now gold medalist in the 200 m. I’ve chosen these amazing Canadians for their contribution to the overall success of Canada as a country and for their contribution to black culture as a whole.- 107 - Memo To: Cultural Advisory Committee June 10, 2025 From: Cristopher Farrell Supervisor, Cultural Services Copy: Director, Community Services Manager, Community Services Subject: 2026 John E. Anderson Gallery Exhibit Plan - For Information Background The John E. Anderson Gallery Room at the Pickering Heritage & Cultural Centre (PHCC) is named in honor of John E. Anderson, a former Mayor of Pickering, recognizing his contributions to the city. As a dedicated exhibition space within the 44,000 sq. ft. facility, the gallery measures 11 meters by 9.4 meters, with a ceiling height of 3.4 meters, which may vary depending on the placement of lighting, projection, and sound equipment. Designed for versatility, the gallery is equipped with a hanging rail system, display cases, moveable walls, an immersive sound system, and a projector system, ensuring dynamic and interactive exhibits. City of Pickering staff are actively curating the 2026 exhibit lineup, offering a diverse range of exhibitions throughout the year, each introduced with a special opening event to engage the community. With the PHCC’s grand opening scheduled for April 2026, the John E. Anderson Gallery Room will serve as a focal point for cultural expression, storytelling, and artistic discovery, celebrating Pickering’s heritage while fostering new connections through exhibitions and programming. Exhibit Schedule April 2026 – June 2026: Forever (Bird-Botanicals) – Rental Toronto-based sculptor David Constantino Salazar transforms the Gardiner’s Community Arts Space with Forever (Bird-Botanicals)—an immersive installation featuring over 500 meticulously hand-sculpted red clay pieces. The exhibit depicts a stunning collision of birds with a wall, seamlessly blending avian anatomy with botanical elements like orchids and foliage. Drawing inspiration from Ecuadorian folk tales, Salazar explores themes of transformation, resilience, and renewal. His thought-provoking work reflects on symbols of freedom and loss, inviting audiences to consider life after trauma and the evolving nature of identity, especially in the wake of the global pandemic. - 108 - July – September: Ernie Coombs Beloved children’s entertainer Ernie Coombs, famously known as Mr. Dressup, called Pickering home from 1970 to 2001. This exhibit offers a heartfelt exploration of Ernie’s personal life in Pickering alongside his celebrated television career. Visitors will journey through archival imagery showcasing Pickering’s history woven into Coombs’ milestones. Multimedia elements—potentially including audio-visual components—will bring his legacy to life. Museum staff are collaborating with Chris and Cathie Coombs to curate this special exhibition. October – December: A Taste of Science - Rental Ever wondered why food spoils? A Taste of Science dives into the fascinating science behind food preservation. This interactive experience invites guests into an oversized “pantry” to explore the processes that delay food decay and maintain nutritional integrity. From the chemistry behind spoilage to innovative preservation techniques, this exhibit will serve up plenty of knowledge, keeping visitors engaged and entertained. The exhibition is presented by Ingenium, Canada’s premier science and innovation museum network. Funding A budget of $40,000 has been allocated for 2026, pending formal budget approval. An additional $20,000 is expected to be supplemented through sponsorships and grants. cf Attachment Forever(Bird Botanicals) - 109 - - 110 -