Streets Alive Productions

05/29/2026

JUNE 12 deadline to apply!

Apply for public art opportunities in Orillia. View current calls to artists and submit your work for exhibitions and community projects.

05/21/2026

Some new enhancements for the ‘T’ in the ARTS sign. (And fence decor coming soon!)

05/18/2026

Look what’s back up at the Port! ⛵️
The sails are such a colourful addition to this space and are well loved by our locals and our visitors. (3 sails were cracked last summer … they are 15 years old after all!) So don’t worry if you see 3 boats with no sails! We are in the process od making new ones.

05/12/2026

Great job to everyone who has voiced support for OMAH! (Don’t forget to buy or renew your membership! It’s a great way to support this cultural gem!)

05/11/2026

Your presence at the City of Orillia’s council meeting - in support of OMAH - would be so appreciated! 2pm meeting start at City Hall.

05/07/2026

Spotted in the Uhthoff Trail, some lovely artwork by artist Kelsey Irene!

04/27/2026

Was able to promote Downtown Orillia BIA and our public art on CBC radio this morning. Search CBC Ontario Morning if you want to have a listen.

04/27/2026

The Streets Alive family has lost a dear friend. Tom Johnstone came on board in 2010 to help us launch our first sculpture project: Guitars On Parade! He enthusiastically embraced the idea of 50 giant guitars to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mariposa Folk Festival. Tom was a connector of people, ideas and music. He helped to coordinate getting the musicians at the festival to sign 3 acoustic guitars that were gifted to us by our promotional partner: Larrivée Guitars. He was the perfect liaison between the Folk Festival and the public art on display Downtown. Tom had great energy, a wonderful sense of humour and a beautiful spirit. He will be missed by so many of us. ❤️

04/23/2026

BREAKING NEWS!
The Streets Alive project ‘Soar’ won a top award at the recent OBIAA (Ontario BIA Association) Conference in St. Catharines Ontario (competing with 66 other nominations). This Award of Excellence was in the category: Streetscaping and Public Realm Improvements. Big congrats to all of the artists who painted such beautiful artworks that were so well loved on the street! And thanks so much to Downtown Orillia BIA for doing the work necessary to be eligible for the nomination and for being such great partners for our public art initiatives. And a big thank you to our other project partners / sponsors for Soar: and . What a great community we live in! 🎉❤️🎨 (Bird featured by artist Chris Cabural Chris Cabural Art)

04/16/2026

Call for Indigenous artists! 📣 The City of Orillia is inviting Indigenous artists to submit proposals for a new large public mural at Tudhope Park. Find the full call information at Orillia.ca/PublicArt.

Located on the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg peoples, this project seeks to honour and celebrate Indigenous culture through artistic expression.

✨ Focus: Celebrating Indigenous presence, culture, and connection to land and community
🖌️ Format and size: Original mural design on a concrete surface, with the mural site measures approximately 40 feet by 70 feet (2,800 square feet).
💰 Honorarium: $8,500 CAD
🕰️ Deadline: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
ℹ️ Eligibility: This opportunity is open to Indigenous artists, with priority to artists from Chippewas of Rama First Nation, recognizing the significance of this land and the importance of local Indigenous voices in shaping the work.

Mural installation is planned for June 2026. Learn more and apply at Orillia.ca/PublicArt.