Eyes On Art – A Visual Journey is a self-guided journey through our destination’s public art installations; whether by car, bike or foot, we provide suggested routes showcasing the various artists and their expressions in Windsor Essex while connecting to offerings, excursions and experiences.
To appreciate contextually our unique sense of place, this digital pass will provide the opportunity to explore various public art which have played an integral role in shaping who we are as a community.
The focus will be on murals and sculptures throughout Windsor Essex which tie in with themes, districts, “hubs or artistic works”, and showcase local artists. The extensive number of pieces dotted throughout Windsor Essex provide a smorgasbord of creativity, diversity and inclusivity. With that variety, the digital pass appeals to a broad audience including cultural explorers, art lovers, families and couples.
Art is a catalyst for change by making, highly expressionistic statements, which convey specific messages or themes, while providing a thought-provoking backdrop for the audience. To further enrich the destination’s tapestry, historical and cultural pieces are also interspersed along the way, providing context and connectivity.
To enjoy this painstaking visual journey of public art, we recommend planning an itinerary or two and adding to it our Coffee Culture featuring renowned artisanal coffeehouses, and Tasty Treats showcasing sweet treat options.
Check in at your stops along the way using your Eyes On Art pass! Get 10 check-ins by Saturday November 30th, 2024 and be entered to WIN a Coffee Culture Prize Pack valued at $100!
Prize will be drawn on Monday December 2nd, 2024 and will include: Cafe Amor, JOE Hot+Cold, Chance Coffee and Red Lantern Coffee Co.
REGISTER FOR YOUR PASS
Click the below and add your Eyes On Art pass to your cart today. The pass is FREE and will guide you to all 32 districts across the region and 220+ artwork pieces. It’s a self guided tour of arts and culture in Windsor Essex.
MAP YOUR ROUTE
Click on the icons below to check out details on the 32 art districts across the region, and the artworks pieces you can explore in each PLUS local coffee shops, bakeries and more to discover as you explore.
Explore Our Districts
Sign up for the Windsor Essex Public Art Trail to connect with the great artistic expressions of the region. Discover stunning works of art which tell our story. Visually compelling stories which provide more insights into our communities, the people, and the artists. This self-guided journey can be traveled by car, bike or foot to experience over 250 murals and sculptures. You’ll also meet the artists who have created such a vibrant and thought-provoking sense of place in Windsor Essex. Locations are grouped by proximity and districts for easy to navigate opportunities. Videos provide insights into the various “hubs of art” across our peninsula.
Click on the ‘+’ sign on the icon below to see more details on each of the 32 districts that are part of Eyes on Art pass, and artwork pieces within each district.
CITY OF WINDSOR
Walking around Windsor’s City Hall Square you will find a range of sculptures from abstract to literal and peace monuments to fountains. While you are here, be sure to visit the murals Panache at 53 Pitt St. E., and Cloud Nine at 251 Ouellette Ave.
Below are a list of sculptures and murals you can find around City Hall Square.
• Inukshuk by Matt Beasley and Paulette Hunt at City Hall Sq.
• Neighbours by Joe Rosenthal at City Hall Sq.
• Tempo by Ronald Zerafa at City Hall Sq.
• Rotary Peace Monument at Charles Clark Sq.
• Unknown red sculpture at Charles Clark Sq.
• Tower of Freedom by Ed Dwight on Pitt St E.
• Panache Mural by Chris Konecki at 53 Pitt St. E.
• Cloud Nine Mural by Briana Athena Benore at 251 Ouellette Ave.
Walking along the 400 to 600 blocks of Ouellette Ave & Pelissier Street and along Maiden Lane in Downtown Windsor you will find a plethora of street art. Most of these murals were created for Free For All Walls, a unique platform that brings together artists from diverse backgrounds to transform the city’s walls into stunning works of art.
Some of the murals to be found in Downtown Windsor:
• Mural by Briana Athena Benore & Jill Thompson at 409 Ouellette Ave. W.
• Mural by Bask at 471 Ouellette Ave.
• “The Cook Up” by Jarus at 1 Maiden Lane W.
• Untitled Mural at 472 Pelissier St.
• Murals by Nosego & Xray at 477 Pelissier St.
• Mural by Unwell Bunny at 480 Pelissier St.
• “Acapulco Delight” by Sarah Steele at 485 Pelissier St.
• Mural by Denial at 492 Pelissier St.
• Murals by Omen & Rime at.494 Pelissier St.
• “Fiveten Studios” Mural by Denial, and Mural by Ben Frost at 510 Pelissier St.
• “Kings Bake Shop” by Matt Gondek at 530 Pelissier St.
• “The Hive” by Meaghan Claire Kehoe & Mural by Killjoy at 531 Pelissier St.
• “Dentist – Dr Nicola” by What Is Adam at 540 Pelissier St.
• “Strange Detour” by Denial & Murals by Nychos and Jason Garcia at 553 Ouellette Ave.
• “Old Dr. Disc Wall 1” by Golden & “Old Dr. Disc Wall 2” by Bruno Smoky at 666 Ouellette Ave.
Take a walk along the beautiful Downtown Windsor Waterfront where the artwork is set against the scenic views of the Detroit River and skyline.
A few of the stops along the way include:
• Bert Weeks Memorial Garden, which features an elaborate fountain including the Noon Mark sculpture.
• Love For All, Hatred for None by Sidra Tahir represents the welcoming and inviting nature of the City of Windsor. On Riverside Dr E at the foot of Louis.
• Aylmer Riverfront Park mural depicting scenes from a train station at 340 Riverside Dr E
• Rosalie Trombley Commemorative Sculpture by Donna Jean Mayne at Festival Plaza is a tribute to this music industry pioneer.
• Kinetic Geode, 2018 by Nicolas de Cosson at Centennial Plaza just east of Dieppe Park. This prism, constructed out of eleven pentagon sheets, has laser cut sides that create a constantly changing light pattern.
• The Spirit of Windsor Engine No. 5588 was built in the Montreal Locomotive Works in 1911 for the Canadian National Railways and saw many years of freight and passenger service in Southern Ontario before being retired in 1961. Find this engine at Dieppe Park at the foot of Goyeau.
• Bust of the Right Honourable Herb Gray at the foot of Ouelette Ave at Dieppe Park commemorating one of the longest-serving members of Parliament in Canadian history.
This short walk will take you past a few murals on the west side of Downtown Windsor. Be sure to stop at the sculpture of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, the pioneering abolitionist, teacher, and author. She was a prominent activist in Underground Railroad communities and was the first Black woman in North America to establish a newspaper.
Murals along the way:
-Mural by Nekoes at 600 University Ave.W
-Mural by Persue at 600 University Ave.W
-Mural by James Wilson at 320 Bruce St.
-Mary Ann Shadd Cary Sculpture at 181 Ferry St.
Experience Windsor’s Little Italy on Erie Street. The murals are vibrant and themes vary. The Via Italia Heritage Mural by DERKZ is the backdrop of the community garden at 836 Erie St E and it depicts a mix of Italian heritage in Windsor with the love of family throughout different generations. Find whimsical cartoon baked goods on Mercer. Enjoy the black history mural by DERKZ at 400 Erie St depicting two strong, and motivated icons of the black community; James L. Dunn and Ada Kelly.
Some of the murals you will find around Erie St:
• “Via Italia Heritage Mural” by DERKZ at 836 Erie St. E.
• Windsor Eats murals by Jeff Denomme, by Patch Whisky & Ghostbeard, and Jesse Kassel and DERKZ at 400 Erie St. E.
• Murals by Marlo Broughton and TONYWHLGN at 942 Mercer S.
• Mural by David Silveira at 1000 Mercer St.
• Murals by MALT1, Jake Marten, Zach Yarrington, and Sheefy McFly at 441 Brodhead St.
Experience the history of Ford City through Windsor’s largest collection of murals. Many of these murals are steeped in the automotive history of Ford City including “The Blockade”, “Women on the Line”, and “The Foundry”. The bronze sculpture “Generations” by by Mark Williams, is dedicated to the generations of families who lent their skills to Canada’s auto industry.
Murals in Ford City include:
• “Generations” 2001 by Mark Williams at Whelpton Park
• “The Blockade” by Segio Mazzotta & Glen Donaldson at 232 Drouillard Rd
• “The Agreement” by Steven Johnson at 932 Drouillard Rd
• “The Foundry” by Steven Johnson at 959 Drouillard Rd.
• “Pioneer Spirit” by Sergio Mazzotta, Mike Mascain & Steven Lauzon at 966 Drouillard Rd
• Owl & Sunset Murals by DERKZ at 966 Drouillard Rd.
• Tubes at 999 Drouillard Rd.
• “Champs” by Donna Jean Mayne at 999 Drouillard Rd.
• Mural at Drouillard Rd & Whelpton St.
• “End of the Line” by Mark Williams & James Levergood at Drouillard Rd & Whelpton St.
• “Women on the Line” by Donna Jean Mayne at Drouillard Rd & Whelpton St.
• “Feed Windsor Essex Pet Food Bank” by Andrea Niven at Drouillard Rd & Whelpton St.
• Mural by Remiel, “Eye” by JLR and Mural by Craze, and “Pure” & “Galaxy” at the Alleyway off Whelpton St
• Chance Coffee Mural by Kyle Nantais at 1009 Drouillard Rd.
• Mural by DERKZ, “Nymphs and Faun” by Philip Surrey, and “Snakes” at 1025 Drouillard Rd.
• Sloth & Bee by Jeff Denomme, and Swirls by Rise at 1034 Drouillard Rd.
• “Assembly Line” by YongSheng Xuan at 1038 Drouillard Rd.
• Bird by Sarah M Robbins at 1038 Drouillard Rd.
• Murals by Amy Moon & “Home Sweet Hope” by SVP at 1067 Drouillard Rd.
• Boxing 4 Kids by Jeff Denomme at 1072 Drouillard Rd.
• Ford City Strong at 1089 Drouillard Rd.
• Maple Leaves & Cartoon at 1089 Drouillard Rd.
• Drouillard Place at 1112 Drouillard Rd.
• The Lazurek Series by J Weston at 1118 Drouillard Rd.
• Snapshots of the Past by M.B. Broughton, Donna Jean Mayne & Steve Lauzon at 1168 Drouillard Rd.
• Prohibition by Steven Johnson, Mark Williams, Mike Mascarin, Steven Lauzon & Glen Donaldson at 1207 Drouillard Rd.
• Ford City mural and “ All You Need is Love” at 1207 Drouillard Rd.
• Military Production by YongSheng Xuan, Mark Williams, Donna Jean Mayne at 1214 Drouillard Rd.
• Comeback by Shane Wright at 1231 Drouillard Rd.
• Welcome to Ford City at 1239 Drouillard Rd.
• Excess Metals by DERKZ at 1276 Drouillard Rd.
While walking or pedaling the Herb Grey Parkway Trail, be sure to look for the First Nations interpretive signage including the Bird, Deer, Otter, Bear, Loon and Crane.
Safe Passage, designed by First Nations artist Teresa Altiman, is a sculpture depicting a turtle holding a large boulder on its back. It represents the first documented European contact in the area.
To see the turtle take the bridge above Labelle St and walk north.
Jackson Park features the beautiful Queen Elizabeth II Sunken Gardens. It is home to the annual Bright Lights Festival in winter, and the Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial with replicas of WWII Hurricane & Spitfire airplanes.
You can also find sculptures including:
• You + Me Chairs
• Bilingualism by Hans Hennecke
• Wildlife Tree Carving
• Friendship Tree Carving
• Copernicus Sundial
Discover the unique charm of Uptown Ottawa Street. Known for its specialty shops, Ottawa Street offers a delightful mix of history, culture, and public art! Be sure to check out the parking lots behind the buildings where you will find many of the murals below.
• Owl by Aerosol Kingdom at 829 Ottawa St.
• 1430 Ottawa St.
• Eye by Jonathan Blanco at 1434 Ottawa St.
• 1464 Ottawa St.
• Otter for Karens For Kids by Sarah Robbins at 1647 Ottawa St.
Sandwich Town is one of the oldest settlements in Ontario. Storyboard murals at Prosperity Place depict trade and commerce along the Detroit River and sculptures tell of early Indigenous presence and freighter history. The murals at Paterson Park honour prominent people in Windsor’s black community.
Take a moment to admire the sculpture at the Sandwich Town roundabout by Mark Williams and John Muir. This sculpture honours Shawnee Chief Tecumseh and British military leader General Isaac Brock. They were pivotal figures in this area during the War of 1812, and were important not only to the history of Sandwich Town, but also to the history of Canada.
Below is a list of artwork in Sandwich Town.
• Tecumseh and Brock Monument by Mark Williams and John Muir at the Sandwich Roundabout
• Paterson Park Murals at 3063 Sandwich St.
• Icon in Full Colour at 3140 Sandwich St
• Prosperity Place Mural & Anchor at 3190 Sandwich St
• Guitar Man by Al Green at 3312 Sandwich St.
Tecumseh Road is a major artery that runs through the City of Windsor. Here you can find 3 murals by local artist DERKZ.
• Tribute to healthcare workers at Penalty Box Restaurant at2151 Walker Road. This mural was painted as a thank you to the thousands of doctors, nurses and health-care providers who played vital roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Northern Lights and wildlife mural at 1989 Moy Ave by DERKZ, Nick Sweetman and Moises Frank
• Bull skull at Schwab’s & Primo’s Finest in Meat and Sausage at 1587 Tecumseh Rd E.
The University of Windsor’s main campus houses many sculptures. “Embrace” the bronze sculpture by Hans Schleeh at the centre of campus, the iconic greeting statue in front of the Odette School of Business, the horse “Amara” by Siri Hollander, and the abstract work outside of the law building are just a few that you might spot!
The many murals in this area are mainly located on two buildings. At 1441 McDougall St. murals by Bribe, Sawr, Prank and Kev Scraps depict the scary contents within the largest haunted attraction in Southwestern Ontario. Murals take on a comic book feel at 1511 Highland Ave. by Rick Williams, Chris Haven, Taste and Peru, David Creed, Grabster & FEL3000FT.
Vision Corridor Park sits proudly as the ‘front lawn’ at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre. Here you will find the sculpture Ribbon of Friendship by Xiaofeng Yin. It was commissioned by Windsor’s International Relations Committee as part of an international cultural exchange program between the twin cities of Windsor and Changchun in northeast China.
Across the street be sure to visit the sculpture Consophia by Ian Lazarus which symbolically reflects communication across borders, standing nearly on the border between Canada and the United States.
Other sculptures located in the Vision Corridor:
• Triptych by Gord Smith – 1981
• The Three Fates by Morton Katz – 2003
• Lady by Joe Rosenthal
• Trees by Toni Putnam – 1998
The Town of Walkerville was cultivated by Hiram Walker, who relocated the Canadian Club distillery here in 1856. The larger-than-life bronze sculpture of Hiram Walker on the corner of Devonshire Rd at Riverside Dr E was created by Mark and Laura Williams and cast in bronze by John Vickers.
A mural depicting the history of Walkerville by Denial can be found behind 1968 Wyandotte St . A QR code links you to a website where blurbs can be found about each of the mural’s components.
Be sure to take a walk down Butterfly Lane in the alley off of Ontario St between Devonshire and Argyle. These murals were created by local artists to raise awareness of brain injury in our community.
For more public artwork in Walkerville click HERE.
• Hiram Walker Statue at 325 Devonshire Rd.
• Walkerville Mural by Denial behind1968 Wyandotte St. E.
• Mural at 543 Lincoln Rd.
• Mural at 2296 Richmond St.
• Butterfly Lane at Ontario St between Devonshire Rd and Argyle Rd
WIFF Alley is an “entertainment corridor” connecting the venues for the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) and was painted by Denial, Derkz and Kristina Bradt.
Rose City, depicts rose petals blowing off an outstretched palm and transforming into fully formed flowers. The other larger piece is movie-themed with a popcorn maker, story-telling phrases, and iconic characters. The sculpture Blockbuster by Daniel Bombardier is a tornado of film familiarities.
See the alley along University Avenue West, between 144 and 176 University in front of Phog Lounge.
The ‘museum without walls’ is a unique outdoor gallery showcasing more than 31 large-scale, internationally recognized works of contemporary sculpture by world-renowned artists. The sculpture park is located on the shores of the Detroit River between the Ambassador Bridge and Festival Plaza.
For a map of the sculptures click HERE.
With tigers, butterflies, flowers, birds, cartoon piggy banks, and comic book style cityscapes, the west end murals have it all.
Find these murals on or around Wyandotte St. W.
• Mural by Briana Athena Benore at 343 Wyandotte St. W.
• Mural by Devin Liston at 510 Wyandotte St. W.
• “Pho Nguuyen Hoang Restaurant” by Joe Nix at 510 Wyandotte St. W.
• “Love Of Pho” CZR PRZ at 560 Wyandotte St. W.
• Mural by Joe Nix at 560 Wyandotte St. W.
• “Ans Super Cuts” by Mr.Myl. At 561 Wyandotte St. W.
• “Abc Exchange Pawn Shop” by Jeremy Shantz at 565 Wyandotte St. W.
• “Piggy Bank” by Jeff Denomme at 565 Wyandotte St. W.
• Mural by Above & Denial at 1585 Rooney St.
• “JBJ Trucking” by Denial & Nice at 1585 Rooney St.
Explore the murals of Wyandotte St. E. between McDougall and Parent. “Reaching Out” at 307 Wyandotte St. E. commemorates six influential figures from Windsor’s Black community. At 349 Wyandotte you can find a larger than life lion by Birdo. For something more geometrical, visit the abstract mural by Mediah at 936 Wyandotte St. E.
Murals on Wyandotte St. E. include:
• “Reaching Out” at 307 Wyandotte St. E.
• Mural by Birdo at 349 Wyandotte St. E.
• “Mi Casita” by Briana Athena Benore at 429 Wyandotte St. E.
• Mural by Jonny Parks at 870 Wyandotte St. E.
• Mural by Mediah at 936 Wyandotte St. E.
ESSEX COUNTY
There is more public art in Amherstbug every year. Beautiful murals and sculptures by local artists, painted hydrants by local students and artwork in the streets provided by Art Windsor Essex can be found all over downtown Amherstburg.
Be sure to stop in Amherstburg’s Art Alley between Richmond St. and Murray St.; a developing space of murals and historic mementos of Amherstburg’s past.
While walking around the Town’s Centre be sure to keep an eye out for the painted fire hydrants that have been decorated with iconic Canadian images. The hydrant legacy project for Canada 150 was taken on by the General Amherst Art Students.
Artwork in Amherstburg:
• Monopoly Mural at Crave’s Poutinerie at 173 Sandwich St. S.
• Dreams by DERKZ at 67 Richmond St.
• Books are Magic by David Creed at 67 Richmond St.
• Tecumseh Portrait by Dylan White at 63 Richmond St.
• Tecumseh by Naomi Peters at 248 Ramsay St.
• A Touch of Nature by DERKZ at 248 Ramsay St
• Land Acknowledgement by Naomi Peters at 248 Ramsay St.
• Boblo Boat by DERKZ at 66 Richmond St
• Richmond Centre Art Alley between Richmond St. and Murray St.
Explore the North Shore of our region and visit the murals in Belle River. From sailboats and portraits, to trees and butterflies, keep an eye out for some amazing street art between 477 Notre Dame St. and 578 Notre Dame St.
Be sure to visit Lakeview Park to see the sailboat sculpture designed by Landscape Effects. With the water and bridge as a backdrop, it is a beautiful spot to stop and take a photo.
Locations to find murals in Belle River:
• TRU Real Estate Group Ltd at 477 Notre Dame St.
• Belle River Brewhouse at 499 Notre Dame St.
• Royal Canadian Legion #399 at 506 Notre Dame St.
• Balanced Fitness and LaBelle Fromage at 519 Notre Dame St.
• Pawpular Pets at 535 Notre Dame St.
• Bradys Drug Store at 190 Chisholm St.
• Butterfly Mural by Haljee outside Jennifer’s Hair Styles at 562 Notre Dame St.
• Lynn Pike Fashion House Mural at 578 Notre Dame St.
• Sailboat Statue at Lakeview Park
“Bright Spot” brings artwork from within gallery walls to the sidewalks of Leamington for all to experience. Selected works from the Leamington Arts Centre Collection or the Municipality of Leamington’s Henry Collection have been digitally reproduced and printed on outdoor UV and weather resistant sign material. Beneath each work is a plaque with information on the piece.
The six “Bright Spot” locations are:
1. Leamington Arts Centre, 72 Talbot St. W.
2. Essex County Library, Leamington 1 John St.
3. The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie St. S.
4. Shotten Park, 30 Talbot St. W.
5. Erie St South Parkette, 148 Erie St.
6. Lakeside Leamington Municipal Marina, 90 Robson Rd.
Welcome to Harrow, where Bell Boxes have been painted in warm welcoming colours with themes that showcase local culture and history.
The 8 Harrow Bell Boxes are:
• “Beauty in Small Places” by Christine Dexter at 398 King St. W
• Truck Bell Box by Leyla Munteanu, 120 Munger St. W.
• “Visit Harrow and Colchester” by Marilyn McLean, 17 Erie St. N.
• “North 42 Wine Country” by Lorelei Hotz, 11 Erie St. S.
• “View from the Veranda” by Susan Dupont Baptista, 110 King St. W.
• Train Bell Box by Ted Hamer, 80 King St. E.
• “The Boys are on the Boat” by Vera Graham, 34 Arthur St. S.
• “Watching the Grapes Grow” by Tak Bui, County Road 13 at Harrison Street, Colchester
Take a walk around Kings Navy Yard Park and admire the view along with some incredible public art. From historical sculptures and murals to monuments of peace, this beautiful park is a must see sight in Amherstburg.
Some of the pieces of art you will see include:
• “Lake Cognashe” by Ay Jackson
• Councillor Rose Kelly Sculpture
• “Range Light” by Dennis White
• Untitled by Kenneth Saltmarche
• “Battle of Lake Erie” Sculpture by Mark Williams
• “Morning Light” by Elio Del Col
• “Lament” by Charles Comfort
• “Belle Isle Bridge and River Boat” by Thomas Roach
• “Forged Peace” Monument by Joe Deangelis
• Look Again! Outside Amherstburg. Amherstburg has paired up with Art Windsor Essex to stop visitors in their tracks with eight artwork reproductions from The Group of Seven along with local artist Mary Celestino. These paintings can be found spread around the downtown core and Kings Navy Yard Park.
TRUE Kingsville partnered with the Arts Society of Kingsville who commissioned 11 Local Artists to portray the pillars of Kingsville Tourism. The murals along Main St. tell the story of the town’s history and unique attractions.
1) Beer Brewing History by Glen Donaldson
2) Bird by Layne Van Loo
3) You Look Fabulous by Sarah M Robbins
4) Monarchs by Ann Ducharme
5) FLORAL by Born In The North (Chris & Greg Mitchell)
6) Geese Wings by Christy Litster
7) Farm to Table by Carolyn Hardy
8) Fish by David Creed
9) Owls by DERKZ
10) Sunflowers by Elaine Guitar
11) Heart of Wine Country by Denial
Be sure to look for the Jack Miner Statue and Testimony at 41 Division St. S. and Geese at 15 Main St. E. while walking around Downtown Kingsville.
Be sure to stop at the 30’ long Dragon sculpture for a fabulous selfie! See the 6’ tall tree carving of Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, the namesake of the Town, at the corner of Riverside Dr. E. and Manning Rd. Walk through the park and visit the tree carving of French explorers Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac and René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de LaSalle. Both carvings were done by Heather Mallaby.
The Town of LaSalle has partnered with Bell Canada in a community project designed to brighten neighbourhoods, while building strong relationships with artists from around the region.
Find all 8 LaSalle Bell Boxes here:
1) By Melissa Piva, 1874 Delmar St.
2) By Jay Raven, 1815 Omira St.
3) By Sanja Srdanov & Melissa Thibert, 1585 Monty St.
4) By Judy Chappus, Malden Rd. & Martin Ln.
5) By Briana Athena Benore, Front Rd. & Senator St.
6) By Christine Dexter, Divine St. & Maple Ave.
7) By David Creed, 250 Bouffard Rd.
8) By Paul Muegge, Mayfair Ave. & Laurier Dr.
Explore the nautical themed murals of Olde Riverside on Wyandotte St. E. between Esdras and Prado.
“Passage of Time” depicts large vessels against the backdrop of Belle Isle. “Riviere du Detroit” showcases the only river in North America to be designated a heritage river in both Canada and the United States. This River is a source of sustenance, transportation, commerce, and recreation.
Murals in Olde Riverside include:
• Mural at 5869 Wyandotte St. E.
• Passage of Time by Devid Kant et al at 5640 Wyandotte St. E.
• Riviere du Detroit by ViJay Chandrasegaran et al at 5760 Wyandotte St E
• Mural at 5760 Wyandotte St E
• Mural at 5850 Wyandotte St E
• Groundswell by Donna Mayne et al at 5520 Wyandotte St E
The Town of Essex has many stories to tell. Challenges and triumphs, ingenuity and determination that have made Essex the town it is today. Learn about Essex and its past by visiting the outdoor mural gallery and the Stories That Grew a Community.
While travelling through Essex be sure to keep an eye out for the Bell Box Murals painted on the theme “Through the Ages.”
Stories that Grew a Community Murals:
• Scouting Through the Years by Milica Yaksich at 53 Irwin Ave.
• A New Era by Brian Romagnoli at 33 Talbot St. S.
• Wasco Innovations by Brandon Walker at 10 Talbot St. S.
• Corner Grocer by Bruce Bezaire at 38 Talbot St. N.
• The Tradition Continues by John Hood at 29 Talbot St. N.
• Rotarians In Service by Brian Romagnoli at 33 Talbot St. N.
• Sharing The Past by Dennis White at 33 Talbot St. N.
• Fiery Rebellion by Milicia Yaksich at 55 Alice St. N.
• Our Rural Roots by John Hood at 61 Talbot St. N.
• Forest Transformation by Theodore Ziegler at 60 Wilson Ave. #46
• Our Station ¬Our Town by Dan Sawatsky at 61 Talbot St. N.
• Sports In Essex by Dan Lessard at 242 College St.
• Liberation by Layne Van Loo, Elaine Guitar & Johanna Johnson at 103 Talbot St. N.
The beautiful public art in the Town of Tecumseh includes a massive 125’x 28’ Remembrance Day themed mural at the Royal Canadian Legion paying tribute to Canadian soldiers, a reference to the Town’s history in “The Settlement”, and a morphing of Canadian and Japanese Heritage in “Convergence”.
For more details on public art in the Town of Tecumseh click HERE.
• Royal Canadian Legion by DERKZ at 12326 Lanoue St.
• “The Settlement” by DERKZ at 12230 Tecumseh Rd E.
• “Convergence” by DERKZ at 11977 Tecumseh Rd E.
• Inukshuk at 12021 McNorton St.
Uptown Leamington is full of character and culture with diverse dining options, unique shopping experiences, and public art.
The Tree of Life Mosaic at the Leamington Arts Centre is made up of 272 tiles of unique images painted by a community arts participant. The mosaic pieces are based on the tiles from the original “Tree of Life Mosaic” from artist Lewis Lavoie and many others.
Find these pieces of public art in Uptown Leamington:
• Tree of Life Mosaic at 72 Talbot St W
• Mural by Sarah M Robbins at 72 Talbot St W
• Caldwell First Nation Mural at 14 Orange St.
• Thirty Three at Princess St. & Mill St. E.
• Monarch Butterflies at 26 Talbot St. W.
PELEE ISLAND
Stoneman, an inunnguaq, was designed and donated by Pete Letkeman. This large stone sculpture on the west shore of Pelee Island, was designed as a tribute to island perseverance. The students of Pelee Island Public School named it Stoneman and created the smaller inukshuk surrounding the structure.
You can find another Pelee Island landmark, the Shoe Tree on the northwest corner of the island. This tree is covered in shoes of all types and sizes.
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