NEWS RELEASE
DOWNTOWN BARRIE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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Public art installations are appearing all over Downtown Barrie. Part of the Downtown Barrie Mural Project, these installations make up Words and Images: Responding to this Place, a project made by local artists for locals.
Led by the 320 Collective with their partners at the MacLaren Art Centre and the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA), Words and Images reminds the community that we are truly stronger when we stand as Barrie Together.
Each installation reflects the beauty of the written word by past and present Poets Laureate of Barrie, Bruce Meyer and Victoria Butler. Their words were read and responded to by local artists Katie Green and Leandra Almeida.
Adding to the cultural and community experiences of downtown Barrie, the installations can be found at:
1. “Centennial” at Dunlop Street East, alleyway beside Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery
2. “Holy Land” at the former BMO building adjacent to Meridian Place, south wall facing Simcoe Street
3. “Kempenfelt Drive” at Collier Street at Clapperton Street, alleyway between 19 and 21 Collier St.
4. “The Future” at Dunlop Street West at Mary Street, southeast corner
The arts are vital to building vibrant communities. With these installations, wider sidewalks, a beautiful streetscape, downtown Barrie has become a canvas upon which the arts and business community can collaborate.
This Saturday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m., head downtown, support local and explore these beautiful installations with a pop-up Open Air Dunlop. Dunlop Street East between Mulcaster Street and Clapperton Street will be open to pedestrians and bike-traffic only!
See you downtown!
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