Public Art in North Vancouver
North Vancouver is home to over 100 public artworks spread across the North Shore marking gateways, animating streetscapes and integrated into the natural environment. Public art can be found in libraries, along nature trails and public walkways, in parks and shopping plazas. Each piece is an original, one-of-a-kind work that is specifically created to reflect and express North Vancouver's local heritage, culture and environment.
March 2011 - Last year's Lonsdale Street Banners are this year's fashion statement! Artist Duane Murrin was commissioned through the City of North Vancouver's Public Art Program to design three sets of street banners. Inspired by west coast nature imagery, these colourful banners lit up Lonsdale Avenue for well over a year. Once removed, and after a good washing, the banners were recycled and transformed into beautiful tote bags.
The City of North Vancouver’s Public Art Program is thrilled to announce that over 30 new books and dvd's on a wide range of subjects relating to public art have been added to the City of North Vancouver Public Library's collection. The North Vancouver Public Art Advisory Committee sourced the materials and gave them to the library enabling the public to access more information about public art and artists worldwide.
On Monday February 28, 2011, District of North Vancouver Council presented the 2011 Public Art Awards, recognizing local developers, artists and community groups for their commitment to the cultural spirit of North Vancouver.
The term 'public art' refers to works of art that have been created with the specific intention of being sited or staged in a public space that is accessible to all.
Public Art projects currently in the works in North Vancouver.
Public Art works located in the City and District of North Vancouver are featured in the Cultural Video Vignettes produced by the Arts Office.