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Library murals, Morel Mushrooms and other public-art projects advance in Ottawa
Summary
The Library Board approved a multi-artist mural to be installed on the south annex, six artists to be paid $800 each; the committee also discussed a sculptural mural for the Scouting & History Museum, a Pat Perry mural that needs fundraising and a community Morel Mushrooms installation with a May 2 mosaic build.
The committee recorded progress on several public-art projects, including a Library Board-approved mural, a proposed sculptural mural for the Scouting & History Museum, an upcoming community Morel Mushrooms installation and fundraising plans for a Pat Perry mural.
The Library Board approved a mural for the library’s south annex that will use the theme 'Literacy, Culture, Community.' The plan allocates six 9-by-9 spaces with each selected artist to receive $800; the committee set a timeline with a June 1 call to artists, a June 8 Arts Committee vote on top choices, a June 9 Library Board decision and artist notifications the same day. Murals are to be completed by Sept. 14 with an unveiling ceremony set for Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.
Separately, the committee discussed a proposed sculptural mural for the Scouting & History Museum; the minutes record the discussion but do not include funding or timeline details. The committee also discussed a mural related to Pat Perry and noted the need to confirm details with 'Roxy' and to begin fundraising efforts; no target amounts or schedules were recorded.
In community art activity, committee notes show that nearly all Morel Mushrooms were picked up for placement, with mushrooms due back by April 24 and installation scheduled by May 1. The group discussed creating a mosaic on-site during a community event and producing a digital map or rack card with QR codes to guide visitors. Candidate installation locations include Mess of Things, the Katie Trocolli building, Roxy, Harmony Stone and Grateful Clay. A Mosaic Build event is scheduled for May 2 from noon to 2:00 p.m.
The committee also agreed to move a proposed crocheted sunshade project to 2027 while Annette proposed a 'Granny Squares' Christmas tree project for the 2026 holiday season. Several items in the minutes reference partners or locations (for example, 'Nells' and 'Roxy') without identifying details.
