Kerr Street is getting a creative makeover for Culture Days 2024.
The Town of Oakville announced on Tuesday (Sept. 24) that its “We Are Kerr” project will receive up to $21,000 through the My Main Street Community Activator stream.
This initiative aims to attract visitors by bringing parts of Kerr Street to life this fall with what the town describes as lively, community-inspired art installations and workshops.
“This fall, residents and visitors can look forward to art installations in vibrant Kerr Village,” said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. “These artistic displays not only enhance our public spaces, but also foster a stronger sense of community by involving residents in the creative process.”
The project will focus on two main areas along Kerr Street – Heritage Square (Kerr Village Square) and Normandy Parkette. The series of temporary public art activities celebrating Culture Days 2024 will be displayed from September 20 to October 13, 2024.
“We are Kerr” is one of many impactful placemaking projects happening across Ontario’s main streets thanks to federal funding for My Main Street Community Activator projects,” said Mary W. Rowe, CEO and President, Canadian Urban Institute (CUI). “Placemaking supports healthy, vibrant main streets and millions of Ontarians who live and work around them.
“The Town of Oakville has been empowered to leverage community activations on their main street to create a hub of social and economic activity, setting long term change in motion.”
Art installations and activities include:
Heritage Square Ground Mural: Artist Yen Linh Thai will create a temporary ground mural on the pavement at Heritage Square. Public Art Banners: Four local artists – Asli Alin, Catherine Cachia, CM Duffy, and Natalie Very B – will design eight banners to be displayed along Kerr Street near Heritage Square and Normandy Parkette. Artist-Painted Benches: Six benches painted by artist Kayla Whitney will be placed at both Heritage Square and Normandy Parkette. Traffic Signal Box Wrap: The traffic signal box at the intersection of Kerr and Florence Streets will feature a design by artist Mekayla Dionne. Hands-on art activities: On Saturday, October 5 as part of Culture Days, artists Maria Elena Martoglio and Maryna Salagub will lead two interactive workshops inviting community members to engage directly with the public art process.
Delivered by CUI and backed by federal support, the My Main Street initiative aims at promoting community economic development while creating lively neighborhoods where residents from all backgrounds can benefit from enjoying safe environments in their communities.
“An important part of Oakville, ‘We are Kerr’ is fostering community spirit and collaboration while also showcasing local talent and strengthening connections among residents and businesses,” said Anita Anand, Minister of Transport, President of the Treasury Board and Oakville MP.
<p“The Government of Canada is investing in projects like this through My Main Street to support vibrant local economies so initiatives like ‘We are Kerr’ can keep bringing our communities together.”
For more information about the ‘We Are Kerr’ project and upcoming events, visit Oakville’s Culture Days page.
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