Mural planned for city parkade

Work is underway to install the long anticipated mural on the parkade at Fifth Avenue and Queensway.

The call was issued by the City of Prince George in July for expressions of interest from artists of the region. The winning proposal would be installed on the prominent northeast wall.

“That work has begun,” said City spokesperson Michael Kellett on Monday.

“The successful artist is Facundo Gastiazoro from Smithers. His design has been painted on panels and is being attached to the building. The work is expected to be fully installed by Wednesday.”

“The goal of the commissioned artwork is to beautify the community while conveying the positive spirit of Prince George and Northern B.C.,” said Doug Hofstede, community coordinator with the City of Prince George.

“The artwork will most often be seen by passing motorists.”

The mural is sponsored by the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) and is meant as a gift to Prince George to mark the BCNREB’s 50th anniversary. The board is a non-profit association of more than 360 members that serves the real estate needs of northern B.C.

“The members of the BC Northern Real Estate Board are excited to be working with the City of Prince George on this project,” says Board Vice President Leah Mayer.

“We feel privileged for the opportunity to assist a local artist in bringing to life a work that we hope will delight the community.”

Submissions were adjudicated by a team consisting of members of the BCNREB, the city’s Public Art Advisory Group, and city staff.