Kensington’s Public Art
Kensington hosts a treasure trove of public art projects and strives to foster and sponsor art throughout our area with sculptures, sidewalk art, murals and art installations.
Click on an image below to learn about each mural or art installation.
If you have an idea for an art project, we would love to hear from you! Contact us by email at [email protected]
The Kensington Art Walk Map is now available for download!
We’re so pleased to provide this printable
Art Walk Map for Kensington – come and explore the over 30 installations and murals in the area!
Download the map.
$200 Monthly Art Grant
Kensington is seeking
artist submissions for microgrants
for permanent public art projects.
Learn how you can apply here.
#KensingtonBright – Theodore Condo’s Hoarding
Location: 417 - 10th Street NW This vibrant, illuminated hoarding mural was...
#KensingtonBright – Ridley Cycle Entrance Mural
Location: 223 - 10th Street NW This colorful mural was sponsored by Theodore...
#KensingtonBright – Good Trade Mural
Location: 1154 Kensington Crescent NW This colorful mural was sponsored by...
#KensingtonBright – Vine Styles Entranceway Mural
Location: 1127b Kensington Rd NWStairs to lower-level of building leading to...
“My Sweet Escape” Art Panel
“My Sweet Escape” incorporates images and contains components of Calgary’s...
#BlankPagePlaza
This lovely plaza area is updated and currated by the fine folks at Blank Page...
3-Tags Commissioned Graffiti Mural
These three bright 'graffiti tags' were commissioned to liven up the side the...
Man & Crowned Owl Mural
This mural and other graffiti art were featured in an article by local writer...
“Koi Pond” Painted Piano Panels
These panels were salvaged after a hail storm destroyed the working 'public...
“Hidden Fish” Mural
This colourful mural is a lovely backdrop to the rear patio at Indie...
“Sleeping Giant” Mural
"Sleeping Giant" mural completed in 2020 by Slugger Studios. Commissioned by...
“The Secret Story of Earth” Mural
“Squeeze through this hidden snicket. One of Calgary’ tiniest walkable alleys...
The Lido Heritage Sign
This heritage sign was salvaged and refurbished as part of a heritage...
Heritage Homes Mural
Artist: Daniel Kirk This colourful mural extends across the back of five...
“Don’t Shoot the Messenger” BLM Mural
A visual response to the “Giving wings to the Dream,” mural controversy in our...
Kensington Streetlight Banners
Our colourful Kensington lightpole flag banners are changed out twice a year...
“Lorfolk Lane” Mural
Kensington BIA was excited to partner with Norfolk Housing...
“Dale the Origami Horse” Energy Sculpture
"Dale" is a permanent art installation that was initiated by the Kensington...
“Swing Dance Alley” Mural
This mural is inspired by the genre of music called “electro-swing”...
“Geo’s” Mural
This beautifully mural combines floral and geometric images with the face of a...
History (Wood & Linocut Prints) #Utilistories
The inspiration for the project began with researching the neighbourhoods of...
Racing Pigeons #Utilistories
Artist: Jarett Lee Sitter "During my time gathering stories from locals in...
“Myths, Stories & Lies” #Utilistories
Graphic line-art captures local history myths, stories and lies from Hillhurst...
“Orange Tabbies” #Utilistories
This 'urban jungle garden with little leopards' installation was inspired by...
“Strato-Chief Gardens” #Utilistories
Inspiration for this #Utilistories box stemmed from local stories and the art...
Local Stories
Hockey, pigeons and a date that lasts 50 years are included in the art on this...
“Dr. Who Call-Box” Utility Box Mural
This utility box is painted with villans and the TARDIS (time travelling phone...
“Tiger in The Lilies” Utility Box Mural
This utility junction box was painting in 1997 by local artist Jennifer...