July 01, 2017
Utilizing paint and services donated by our local Dulux paints, volunteer artists and community groups beautified four area neighbourhoods with murals as part of the school’s Canada 150 Illunaata celebration project.
Meaning “all together” in Inuktitut, Illunaata is a celebration of Canadian imagery and community through the medium of paint. To mark this momentous year, The Ottawa School of Art partnered with Ottawa 2017, Ottawa Community Housing and the Embassy of Imagination to create this series of four murals that are universally accessible, promoting diversity, respect, positivity, and speak to OSA’s motto, “Teaching Art to Everyone” by sharing art with everyone.
Illunaata commemorates Confederation by showcasing Canadian values and aspirations, with a uniquely Inuit mural and three other murals inspired by the people of Ottawa to add to Ottawa’s growing collection of public art.
Mural locations:
BYWARD | Tunnganarniq | 87 George St.
LOWERTOWN | 157 Beausoleil Dr.
RUSSELL HEIGHTS | 1803 Russell Rd.
MACLAREN | 415 Maclaren St. (on Somerset between Bank Street and Kent Street)
Interested in participating in a local Dulux Paints store painting event, whether as an organization or an individual volunteer?
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Our local Dulux Paints store supplied paints and services to help beautify four Ottawa, ON neighbourhoods through the Ottawa School of Art’s Canada 150 Project Illunaata celebrating community “all together”.
Our local Mississauga, ON Dulux Paints store volunteers helped to add a revitalizing coat of paint to the Corbrook community organization’s west-end Toronto location.
Our local Joliette, QC Bétonel-Dulux Paints store volunteers added some hopeful, colourful paint to the walls of Maison d’acceuil La traverse.
Our local McMasterville, QC Bétonel-Dulux Paints store volunteers rejuvenated the facilities of the Maison de répit l’Intermède with a fresh coat of paint.
Our local Dulux Paints store provided paint and other supplies for a colourful renewal of the facilities of The Salvation Army’s The Gateway of Hope in Langley, BC.
