Public Art

Public art is everywhere in our community – it emphasizes character, tells our stories and adds a pop of creativity to every corner.

Public art can come in many forms, such as statues, murals or graffiti. While the art can add to a space, it is essential that the artist is working in alignment with the City’s Public Art Master Plan and permissions to place it in the correct spots within the necessary parameters.

"Togetherness" by Neli Nenkova. Located on the Kingsway.

Public Art Master Plan

The Public Art Master Plan (PAMP), approved by Council on February 27, 2024, helps the City establish decision-making, management and acquisition processes, as well as the roles and responsibilities in public art provision and support in Greater Sudbury.

The PAMP includes five broad recommendations, each having a roadmap, and each broken down in sub recommendations (see Page 2 of the PAMP for the full list of recommendations). The broad recommendations relate to:

Revisions of the Public Art Policy (included in Appendix C of the Master Plan itself)
Governance for decision-making on the public art program (included in chart 2.3 and throughout the PAMP)
Review processes for external requests (included in chart 3.2 of the PAMP)
Processes for management of City’s public art program (included in Charts 4.1 and 4.3 of the PAMP)
Funding Mechanisms (included in Section 5 of the PAMP)

This plan ensures that public art in Greater Sudbury is placed in locations where it can last, and where it will best contribute to our city’s art landscape.

"Miners' Memorial" by Tim Shmalz. Located in Bell Park.

Legal Graffiti Wall

The City has established a Legal Graffiti Wall behind 71 Cedar in Old City Hall Lane. This wall has been designated as a legal place for graffiti in Greater Sudbury. The wall is repainted three times a year (in or around April, July and September) to make room for new additions. Come practice your graffiti art!