Be prepared to see some more public art in downtown Prince George.
Work is now underway on a mural that will be located on the northeast alcove of the Plaza Parkade at Fifth Avenue and Queensway Street.
In July, the city began seeking artists to submit applications for the mural project.
The chosen artist is Fracundo Gastiazoro from Smithers. His design has been painted on panels and is being attached to the building. The work is expected to be fully installed by Wednesday, Oct. 31.
The mural is sponsored by the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) and is meant as a gift to Prince George to mark the BCNREB’s 50th anniversary.
“The members of the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board are excited to be working with the City of Prince George on this project,” says board vice-president Leah Mayer, in a city press release when the project was first announced. “We feel privileged for the opportunity to assist a local artist in bringing to life a work that we hope will delight the community.”
Submissions were adjudicated by a panel of people from the real estate board, the city’s public art advisory group and city staff.
