Downtown Vernon Attractions, Murals and Wall Art
The Downtown Vernon Association is home to numerous downtown Vernon attractions including considerable resources invested into the creation of over 28 amazing works of art that grace our downtown buildings. These murals depict the history, culture, scenery, and folklore that made Vernon what it is today.
The mural project, a multi-year collaborative effort, was led by project manager Michelle Loughery and involved a group of at-risk youth. This initiative focused on revitalization and heritage conservation strategies. One of our newest attractions in downtown Vernon is a mural painted in the summer of 2013, located on the side of the Sutton Building at 2749 30th Street. This mural depicts the WWI internment camps in Canada, including one that was situated in Vernon.
Many thanks to the Government of Canada, City of Vernon, Artists, Community and Downtown Merchants, all who supported the projects.
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Public Art
The Downtown Vernon Association is committed to promoting the downtown core as a unique and dynamic tourist destination. The goal is to continue to enhance downtown Vernon attractions and the area for its businesses, citizens, and visitors through the integration of public art in public places. At its root, public art increases the overall sense of place, as well as help promote tourism, which has the multiplier effect of contributing to the economic vitality of downtown Vernon.
Currently, public art is integrated throughout the city with the majority of public art pieces located in the downtown area. However beautiful the artwork is, the public art in Vernon has gaps. As a result, it is the vision of the Public Art Master Plan to outline ways in which the DVA can continue to develop public art projects by involving businesses, artists, and the community.
RespectFest Mosaic River located in Cenotaph Park