The Toronto Mural Archive - Created with your input!

The Toronto Mural Archive is a research project and touring exhibit, the first of its kind to survey the history of mural art in Toronto. Over the next few months, Mural Routes is gathering information and stories, taking time to reflect on the field’s developments to far, and bring in all this research and information together to share in a touring  exhibit. 

We want to hear from you! 

From January-February 2018, our team is in the process of researching, listening and gathering stories. We are connecting  with artists and groups who have been leaders of the mural movements in the city, as well as the general public, to learn about what you feel has shaped Toronto's mural art scene.

That's where you come in. If you feel like you have a story or perspective to share, answer this survey and/or request to connect directly with our curator, Tara Dorey, at programs@muralroutes.ca

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* 1. Introductions: What is your connection to mural art in Toronto? (you can choose more than one)

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* 2. Share: What mural projects in Toronto stand out to you as pivotal or particularly impactful?

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* 3. Reflect: Why were these projects unique? Why do they stand out to you?

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* 4. Help us organize our thoughts: The Archive plans on organizing information by 'movements' or themes in order to understand the evolution of mural art in Toronto.
Do you think any notable 'movement' or theme is missing in this list below? If so, do you have any suggestions?

- commercial/advertising murals
- murals as public art
- graffiti art
- cultural tourism
- youth murals
- street art
- social-political murals

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* 5. Think big: Do you think Toronto's mural history is unique to other large cities? In what ways is it unique?

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* 6. Let's Reflect: What content, voices or contributors have been missing from the Toronto murals scene? Is it as diverse as the city itself?

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* 7. Dream: What is the future of mural art in Toronto? What do we want murals to do for our city?

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