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A cluster of sculptures made of wood beams and aged metal loops
The Gathering, Paddy Lamb, Wood and metal, 2025. Installed at the Pointe Agricultural Event Centre.

Explore public art in Strathcona County

Established in 2014, Strathcona County's public art program includes more than 40 major public art commissions located throughout the community. Public art helps create vibrant public spaces, celebrate local identity and culture, and enrich the places where people live, work and gather. 

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A glass mosaic of a river on the side of a building The Pointe, Red Knot Studio, Glass mosaic, 2026, installed at the Pointe Agricultural Event Centre

Art collection

Strathcona County's art collection includes hundreds of paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs and works in other media. View artworks displayed in public spaces throughout the county or browse the collection online. 

Abstract images painted on spiral staircase
Alex Janvier - Tribute to Beaver Hills, 1976
Nasarimba, Traverse, 2026, Latex and aerosol
Nasarimba, Traverse, 2026, Latex and aerosol
David Thomas, Between Frequencies, 2026, Latex mural and aerosol
David Thomas, Between Frequencies, 2026, Latex mural and aerosol
Shelby Willis, The River That Runs Through Us, 2026, Latex
Shelby Willis, The River That Runs Through Us, 2026, Latex
Jordoh, For the Love of IT, 2026, Latex, aerosol, airbrush
Jordoh, For the Love of IT, 2026, Latex, aerosol, airbrush
Coda Girvan, Playful Kicks, 2026, Latex mural
Coda Girvan, Playful Kicks, 2026, Latex mural
  • Nasarimba, Traverse, 2026, Latex and aerosol

    Nasarimba, Traverse, 2026, Latex and aerosol

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    Traverse

    Traverse explores movement through a vibrant arrangement of geometric shapes, patterns, and shifting perspectives. Influenced by design traditions, architecture, and abstraction, the mural creates a sense of motion as forms intersect and evolve across the composition. The work encourages viewers to navigate the artwork in their own way, discovering relationships between colours, textures, and symbols. Like a journey across a landscape, each section offers a new point of focus while contributing to a larger, interconnected whole.

    One of five murals created for the Alberta Summer Games. 



  • David Thomas, Between Frequencies, 2026, Latex mural and aerosol

    David Thomas, Between Frequencies, 2026, Latex mural and aerosol

    Millennium Place Indoor Running Track

    Between Frequencies

    Between Frequencies explores the space where music, movement, colour, and memory intersect. Combining realism with abstraction, the mural layers a portrait with vibrant washes of colour, gestural marks, and oversized floral elements to evoke the feeling of a fleeting moment or memory. Inspired by the rhythms and emotions that connect people to music and place, the artwork invites viewers to pause and reflect on the experiences that shape their inner worlds. Shifting between clarity and ambiguity, the mural suggests that meaning is often found not in a single image or story, but in the spaces between them.

    One of five murals created for the Alberta Summer Games.

  • Shelby Willis, The River That Runs Through Us, 2026, Latex

    Shelby Willis, The River That Runs Through Us, 2026, Latex

    Millennium Place Indoor Running Track

    The River That Runs Through Us

    The wolf's captivating gaze, dynamic brushstrokes, and bold, vibrant colours are designed to draw viewers into the story of nature's remarkable interconnectedness. This mural celebrates the beauty, resilience, and delicate balance of our natural world, illustrating how energy flows through an ecosystem. It tells the story of how wolves can transform an entire landscape. Their presence changes how elk move across the landscape and graze on vegetation. As elk avoid vulnerable areas such as river valleys and ravines, plants like aspen and willow begin to flourish. Songbirds, like robins, follow, roots stabilize riverbanks, and over time, the river itself flows more steadily. One change leads to another, revealing the powerful ripple effects that connect every living thing.

    One of five murals created for the Alberta Summer Games.

  • Jordoh, For the Love of IT, 2026, Latex, aerosol, airbrush

    Jordoh, For the Love of IT, 2026, Latex, aerosol, airbrush

    Millennium Place Indoor Running Track

    For the Love of IT

    This mural depicts a child enjoying a carefree moment outdoors, her hair standing wildly in every direction after bouncing on a trampoline. Unconcerned with how she looks, she is fully immersed in the joy of the experience. Hidden within the mural is the word “IT,” inviting viewers to look more closely and reflect on its meaning. The artwork explores the idea of finding fulfillment in the process rather than focusing solely on outcomes. Whether pursuing a goal, developing a skill, or navigating life's challenges, growth often comes through the journey itself. Through vibrant imagery and a playful sense of discovery, the mural encourages viewers to embrace curiosity, celebrate progress, and find joy in the moments that shape us along the way.

     One of five murals created for the Alberta Summer Games.

  • Coda Girvan, Playful Kicks, 2026, Latex mural

    Coda Girvan, Playful Kicks, 2026, Latex mural

    Millennium Place Indoor Running Track

    Playful Kicks

    Playful Kicks captures the energy, movement, and joy of sport through a playful, stylized scene of two soccer players competing for the ball. Bold shapes, vibrant colours, and dynamic compositions create a sense of action while emphasizing connection, teamwork, and friendly competition. Inspired by the spirit of recreation and community, the mural celebrates the simple pleasure of being active outdoors. The exaggerated forms and expressive design invite viewers to remember the fun, creativity, and camaraderie that emerge through play.

     One of five murals created for the Alberta Summer Games.

 


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Gallery@501 supports emerging and established artists through a range of exhibition opportunities. Explore current calls for submissions and artist opportunities to showcase work in Strathcona County's public art gallery.

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Last updated: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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