06/07/2026
LISTOWEL!! Yesterday was a gift 🙏🏾 Thank you to everyone who painted with us at the 'Voices of Unity' community mural painting day at the Listowel branch of ! 🎉🌈 Sharing just a few photos and videos that I managed to snag between moments.
We had over 100 people join us and the result is a joyful blend of multigenerational voices. I met so many new folks, including arts workers and organizers who have been committed to doing this work in community over the years. Wendy, Mary, and Pat, so great to meet you all! Wendy, it was awesome to hear about the art collective that meets weekly. I also heard about the history of the building from a longtime volunteer, Joanne, who empasized the importance of events like this for upholding this place as a resource for Listowel. It was amazing to have Dana Murray , one of my fave team members from , and her crew join us, as well! Watching Lauren and Laine dive into the painting was the sweetest thing 😊
Many thanks to Nick Pal from and Heather MacEwan from the Listowel Banner for the interviews about the project, and for painting with us! My hope is that this artwork will serve as a symbol of co-creation.... we can build better, safer and more inclusive spaces for each other, and connecting through art is a critical ingredient.
Thank you Ellen, Allie, Hayley, Ashlynn and team for the care you all gave to every single detail. I am simply amazed at how effortless it was to work together. The energy around this work matters and you each hold the accountability with grace. I will never forget your support.
In the words of Terrance Ritchie, Board Chair, who delivered passionate opening remarks, "Art is a reflection of who we are. It tells of our struggles, it tells of our past, it tells of our joys...art will endure forever." Coming together to make art is one way we stay connected in community and leave a legacy for the generations ahead.
