The unveiling of the #MillMrktMural

NEWS RELEASE

MILL MARKET MURAL PROJECT

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Rihkee Strapp and Candace Day Neveau, lead artists on the Mill Market Mural Project, have been busy all summer seeking out the untold stories of Sault Ste. Marie & District.

The Mill Market Mural Project is a community arts initiative using collected stories from community members to inspire images in the mural to be installed on the walls of the Mill Market, located at 35 Canal Drive, right off the Hub Trail.

"We have heard some amazing stories and have now hired an amazing team of artists to visualize those stories. We are hosting our second set of ‘Open Studio’ days, August 24 - 26, so the public can see them at work" says Strapp.

The artistic team consists of Darren Emond, Thunder Nanie, and Tiffany Runge.

"We have a few smaller honorariums to support youth artists, who are interested in dropping in for a few hours to help paint, and always welcome volunteers."

This Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., the #MillMrktMural project will be biking alongside participants at the Bike Social.

On Thursday the #MillMrktMural Studio will be hosting a Soo York City Urban Arts Collective meeting from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

On Saturday August 22, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. the #MillMrktMural will be partnering with Cafe Natura’s table at the Mill Market to offer free coffee to anyone who has a story to share.

Next weekend #MillMrktMural artists will be creating a light up interactive installation for festival goers at the Northern Vibe festival (tickets can be purchased here: http://www.northernvibefestival.com/#!tickets/cq53…).

#MillMrktMural Unveiling Dates:

The first panel, dedicated to creation stories, will be revealed on Wednesday, August 26 at 6 p.m. just after the Mill Market’s farmer’s market.

Wednesday, September 2, at 12 noon a panel dedicated to internationally known artist, Cecil Youngfox, who was originally born in Blind River will be unveiled.

The final panel, celebrating the Soo Pipe Band’s 100th year anniversary will be presented on Friday, September 12, during the Mill Market Mural’s Back to School BBQ.

The Soo Pipe Band will be performing during this final celebration.

Other unveilings may be added, so keep updated with NEW events through our website: http://millmarketmural.weebly.com/calendar-of-even…

This project is funded through the Aboriginal Artists in Community Program offered by the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

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