Aurora Museum & Archives Seeking Indigenous Artist to Create Mural

The Aurora Museum & Archives is seeking a talented Indigenous artist, or artist group, to design and paint an interior wall mural located in the Museum’s new exhibition space at the soon-to-open Aurora Town Square.

Indigenous cultures have called this land home since time immemorial, and the Town of Aurora was, and still is, Indigenous land. The Town and the Aurora Museum & Archives acknowledge the disparity between public displays of Indigenous histories and colonial histories, within our municipal borders and beyond. As we move forward, we are committed to broadening our understanding of the historical record and creating space for different forms of knowledge and storytelling.

The objective of this mural is to ensure that Indigenous histories, worldviews, and ways of knowing are included in spaces where the history and ongoing narrative of Aurora is being presented.

“Indigenous art in Canada is a visual representation of cultural knowledge and beliefs of Indigenous peoples. This art is persuasive, powerful and tells an important story of the history, traditions, and values of Indigenous communities,” said Mayor Tom Mrakas.

Indigenous artists can review the project guidelines and complete the online application by visiting auroramuseum.ca.  A Mural Selection Committee comprised of representatives from the Town’s Indigenous Relations Committee, Indigenous community members, and an external art professional, will evaluate all submissions based on specific criteria.

The selected Indigenous artist will receive $13,600 for the design and installation of the mural. The mural is slated to be completed by December 2023.

For more details on the Museum’s Indigenous mural process, please visit auroramuseum.ca.