Arts, culture & history

This first panel depicts an Ancestor standing in his power, with his truth revealed. Louie Victor was not a murderer, he was a man who lived the path of traditions and medicine, and was targeted by settlers and new laws, and hung at 5 corners in 1895. @carrielynn_victor

This second panel depicts a barn owl , an indigenous owl that is experiencing struggles due to the the increase in pesticide use targeting mice. My hands are up to those who protect and nurture this important species. @carrielynn_victor

This third panel depicts a tree frog , an indigenous frog that is experiencing struggles due to the the increase habitat destruction for human need. This species carries the job of telling time for the people and the seasons, it is my prayer that it continues. My hands are up to those who protect and nurture this important species. @carrielynn_victor

This fourth panel depicts a Sawbill and ducklings or Common Merganser. The downtown area historically had marshy patches, and the merganser art speaks to species displacement and a need to remember our winged relatives in any development or rewilding efforts. @carrielynn_victor

For more information on this art piece and artist follow them on Instagram at @anoukvdw.art.

For more information on this art piece and artist follow them on Instagram at @youngjarus.

For more information on this art piece and artist follow them on Instagram at @ankhone & @nicoleboyceartist.

For more information on this art piece and artist follow them on Instagram at @robotkin.

For more information on this art piece and artist David Ullock, follow him on Instagram at @druvid. This mural is temporary.

The inspiration behind this mural comes from Oxana’s view of cats being a universal standard for happiness. She used her cousin’s beloved toothless rescue cat ‘Clementine’ as a model and “went to town”. While painting Clementine with her tongue out, Oxana pictured her to be friendly, relaxed and yawning. @oxana_gaida

For more information on this art piece and artist follow them on Instagram at @l.simpsonart.

These abstract prints designed by Andrew Tavukciyan are part of a series of personal experiments he started in early 2020. With no particular direction in mind these vinyl wraps encompass Andrews contemporary style of artistry, and fit within the frames of both windows perfectly. @tavukciyan

For more information on this art piece and artist Kyle Mirva, follow him on Instagram at @mirv1.

Represents the natural beauty of Chilliwack, Cheam Mountain, the vibrant downtown community, Central Elementary students, and history of the area’s first peoples. Leslie Waddington & Central Elementary.

For more information on this art piece and artist follow them on Instagram at @frettchanstudios.

Kevin Ledo painted this mural titled “Use Your Voice,” in regards to bringing people together, speaking up, and sending out positive messages. Kevin Invited a number of local indigenous communities to paint these messages in different languages across the mural to further interoperate the title. This gorgeous piece was part of the #chilliwackmuralfestival in 2020. It is by Montreal based artist @kevinledo and features @inezlouis The portrait was based on a photograph by @sweetloo35 who is the creative mind and driving force behind @sectionthirtyfive,

For more information on this art piece and artist follow them on Instagram at @shiverzdesign.

Designed to celebrate spring through the painting of vibrantly coloured flowers on the side of the former Home Hardware building, this mural was created by school aged children from Central Elementary Community School, and was one of the first public art pieces placed in the downtown community. Initially intended to be temporary, this mural lends to the vibrancy of the downtown community, and has since become a permanent placement.

When asking Jack Hensdbee to describe this mural he states, “This piece is an exercise in contemporary freedom and friendship, finding the joys of painting in a less technical and confined way.” For more information on the piece and artists, follow Jack Hensdbee on Instagram at @jackhendsbee. Only open during community events downtown.

For more information on this art piece and artist Mavik follow him on Instagram at @mavik.

For more information on this art piece and artist follow them on Instagram at @mirv1.

This selfie wall was created by Pencil Fingerz to celebrate The Book Man. For more information on this art piece and artist please follow Davis Graham on Instagram at @pencilfingerz.

45939 Wellington Avenue, Chilliwack, BC, Canada.

For more information on this art piece and artist please follow Mavik on Instagram at @mavik.

For more information on this art piece and artist mavik, follow him on Instagram @mavik.

For more information on this art piece and artist Mavik, follow him on Instagram at @Mavik.

For more information on this art piece and artist follow them on Instagram at @chrispperez.

For more information on this art piece and artist follow Carrielynn Victor on Instagram at @carrielynn_victor

For more information on this art piece and artist follow them on Instagram at @frettchanstudios.

45975 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C6, Canada

For more information on this art piece follow Mavik on Instagram at @Mavik.

Contribution from residents of Chilliwack in the theme of “What Chilliwack Means to Me”. For more information on this art piece visit www.chilliwack.com.

Nine picture frames of varying sizes which allow viewers to imagine their past, present, and future visions of the community. For more information on this piece please visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

Painted by artist Kris Friesen, the mural showcases salmon in the Chilliwack River, a blue heron, muskrat and river otter in the Hope Slough, Cultus Lake and an aerial scene of the Fraser River with the Cheam mountain range in the background.

The hand-carved Stó:lō welcoming figures represent the importance of the Stó:lō Nation to both our community and the visitors that frequent out here. Fostering relationships between the Stó:lō Nation and other members of the community beginning at a young age, the welcome figures are one of the many area’s we are able to invite integral members of our city to illustrate what it means to embrace who we are as a community.

Ron Simmer is a Vancouver-based sculptor, a prolific artist who works primarily with found materials. Ron also recycles objects from our consumer culture – skis, snowboards, fire extinguishers, car parts, musical instruments, fishing floats, driftwood and scrap metal – to create fanciful commentary on modern society.

The Prest and Bailey Road roundabouts are located in a strong agricultural area of Chilliwack and to celebrate the importance of farming and agriculture it was felt adding public art to the roundabouts would highlight these industries. Two local farmers donated two tractors and a plow which were then sited, while city staff provide plantings that would enhance these public art pieces.

The eight supporting posts are encased in paddles, seven bearing emblems to represent the seven Ts’elxwéyeqw communities, and the eighth holds the City of Chilliwack logo. This piece is an important opportunity to celebrate the history of Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and Stó:lō Nation in the spirit of reconciliation and remembrance.

Celebration of the mighty sturgeon as one of the eldest creatures to swim the river. This 90-foot long mural features the first eulachon and a large sturgeon in the surrounding waters of the lower mainland.

The oolichan and the greatness of the earth are represented in this mural. A person with their arms out is where people can stand to put themselves in the picture and providing a “selfie moment.”