Public Art

Art plays a crucial role in the development of vibrant cities. It can express our community values and enrich our community and our image. Public Art is accessible to everyone. The City of Prince Albert Public Art Program is committed to getting and maintaining great public art that provides joy through its experiences.

Learn more from our Public Art Policy. Check out our Event Calendar to explore upcoming art events in our community.

New Transit Shelter Art Installations

The City of Prince Albert is proud to announce the installation of four new transit shelter art designs, created through the City’s Municipal Cultural Action Plan. These vibrant works, designed by Indigenous artists, enhance public spaces while celebrating culture, community, and connection.

A Call for Indigenous Artists, issued in Fall 2025, drew 21 submissions from 10 artists. Following a selection process, four designs were chosen to reflect the unique identities of their locations.

15th Street East (in front of RBC)

Building Relationship

Artist: J.wapiskisiw

Eagles have long soared across the prairies, for generations holding profound significance for Indigenous peoples. They are deeply connected to the spirit and to Mother Earth, symbolizing strength, vision, and guidance. The eagle’s eyes are the same to the sun, illuminating the path toward a brighter future and reflecting their sacred relationship with all living beings. The orange sky and the land together symbolize reconciliation, unity, and the importance of working together as a community.

Carlton High School (6th Avenue East)

Convergence

Artist: Alex Powalinsky

This mural is a celebration of Métis and Indigiqueer identity. The mirrored faces speak to nonduality, not opposites, but a shared wholeness. A wholeness found in Métis identity and Indigenous queer identities, where the meeting of binaries illuminates new possibilities and understandings. The use of juxtaposition within one cohesive piece is meant to challenge the idea that diversity and difference are barriers to unity and inclusion. It invites us to consider our understandings of ourselves and those we share this place with beyond essentialist stereotypes and binary, limited categorizations of human existence, and instead to pull back and see the whole picture of our community, just as this piece does.

Although reflective of my identity and experiences as a queer person of mixed heritage (Métis and Ukrainian), it also speaks to the coming together of differing groups in this place, kistapinânihk, and invites us to look at our relationships beyond what divides us. Flowing hair carries the land on one side and the sky world on the other, reminding us of our shared connection to both earth and cosmos. It reinforces the truth that we are all interconnected, and with that comes not only belonging, but responsibility to all our relations.

15th Street East (in front of Saskatchewan Polytechnic)

River of Reflection

Artist: Cheyenne Longman

This piece portrays a Indigenous woman standing by the northern Saskatchewan river, embodying a moment of quiet reflection and healing. Her orange T-shirt honors Residential School survivors, while her red ribbon skirt symbolizes the Red Dress Movement, raising awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The flowing water and translucent colors evoke clarity, renewal, and the ongoing journey toward healing and awareness through connection with nature and heritage.

My art is grounded in storytelling and identity. I draw from my lived experience as the child of residential school and 60’s Scoop survivors, which has shaped my commitment to resilience, cultural preservation, and healing through creativity. My work blends traditional influences with contemporary design, bridging past and present in a way that speaks to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members.

I believe public art is a powerful tool for representation and belonging. Transit spaces are daily meeting points where diverse people gather, and I see this project as an opportunity to bring Indigenous voices into those shared spaces. My design emphasizes themes of connection, balance, and cultural strength, while reflecting the beauty and diversity of Indigenous life in Prince Albert.

2nd Avenue and 34th Street West

More than a Wish

Artist: Ailah Carpenter

My power as an artist and an Indigenous, 2Spirit person lies in telling a story of healing and connection. To express this, I’ve illustrated a tipi as a direct link to Indigenous culture and drawn a circular strand of dandelions around it. The tipi is placed off-center because we are part of a cycle rather than the centre of it; it also considers the structure of the bus stop (which can be divided in the middle if needed). Additionally, dandelions are common flowers, often seen as weeds. However, they’re valuable as plants for pollinators, can provide us with medicine, and are long-lasting and resilient—in many ways, they symbolize the tenacity Indigenous peoples have demonstrated in surviving through significant hardships following colonization. Arranged in a way that suggests cycles and woven somewhat like a chain, I aim to highlight the importance of connection.

Public Art Goals

The goals of the City of Prince Albert's Public Art Policy are to:

Build a visually rich environment;
Inspire community belonging and memory, enhancing quality of life and place;
Tell the story of and highlight the rich heritage including First Nations and Metis and the diverse cultural make up of Prince Albert;
Encourage the placement of public art throughout our City including large scale developments and residential neighbourhoods, identifying the unique character and/or history of that neighbourhood;
Offer an engaging option for commemoration of individuals, groups or events;
Provide art opportunities that are freely accessible to all;
Play a role in attracting, nurturing, and retaining creative businesses and workers, including artists;
Provide creative opportunities and recognition for Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, as well as Canadian and International Artists;
Strategically seek donors and funding opportunities for Public Art;
Serve as a catalyst to economic development and tourism;
Encourage public involvement, connections, and appreciation of the arts and cultural interaction; and,
Develop a City wide, including neighbourhoods, Public Art plan that considers various criteria.

Public Art Working Group

The Pubic Art Working Group oversees and advises on the Public Art Policy and projects to the Community Services Advisory Committee and City Council. If you are interested in this active working group, contact the Arts & Culture Coordinator at the Prince Albert Arts Centre.

Community Public Art Projects

Historical Museum First Nations & Metis Murals

The Mural Project, located in the Connaught Room of the Prince Albert Historical Museum, includes artwork designed by Leah Dorian and Kevin Pee-Ace, painted by the public, Queen Mary School students and Northcote Manor residents. The artwork was suggested by the Metis and First Nations Knowledge Keepers to promote Indigenous arts. The murals are on display along the top of the Connaught Room along with pictures and artifacts that create an important, permanent interpretation of Indigenous history in the Prince Albert area.

The mural was named Runner-Up for Excellence in Community Programming for 2019 at the 12th Canada’s History Forum at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

HOPE Poetry Pop-Up (project of the Culture Plan)

This project was sparked and coordinated by Lynda Monahan and completed through the Municipal Cultural Action Plan.

The goals were:

To provide messages of hope and health to the public and for the community through poetry
To provide opportunities for artistic expression in the city center and riverbank(Kistahpinanihk – the gathering place)
To inspire the public through poetry
To connect the work of local poets to the community

The theme for the poems was "hope" and artists were encouraged to submit their poems, with 30 to be accepted. We received 70 poems! Twenty of these poems were hung in storefront windows in the downtown (including City Hall and Gateway Mall) and ten along the riverbank in poetry box stands.

We hope you enjoy them!

Thank you to our partners/supporters: Lynda Monahan - Artists/Poets - Laurier Gobeil and the Provincial Correctional Facility Downtown - Markit Signs

See the Poetry Booklet here.

Temporary Public Art

Crosswalk Art in Prince Albert

Crosswalk art can be found throughout parts of the city. These fun crosswalk designs were created by local and provincial artists and painted by City of Prince Albert staff.

Artist & Arts' Organizations Inventory

Together with the Prince Albert Arts Board, we are compiling an inventory of Artists and Arts Organizations in Prince Albert and area. If you want to be part of a network and receive information about arts opportunities, please self-register. Remember to update your information as needed. Thank you!

Public Art Stimulus Fund

The Public Art Partnership Stimulus grant provides funds in support of one or two project(s) per year that can assist a professional artist, Prince Albert professional arts organizations, non-profit organization, municipality, school division, or private business, partnering with a professional artist, to complete a public art project. Before applying, please review the fund criteria noted in the application link below. The Public Art Stimulus Fund application can be made at any time throughout the year. Funds are limited so plan ahead:

Public Art Public Art Stimulus Fund Criteria Package

Apply Online Here

Take the Public Art Tour

The Public Art & Heritage in the Heart of Prince Albert brochure guides you to ten outdoor public art installations in the central and downtown areas of Prince Albert. Public Art is designed to be accessible and builds a visually rich environment, highlighting the heritage of Prince Albert. Grab your shoes, water bottle, and a camera and enjoy the self-guided tour.

If you are interested in a guided walking tour, there are two options:

Prince Albert Public Art Guided Tour - Downtown; and
Prince Albert Public Art Guided Tour - Central Prince Albert

These are walking tours and you can expect to be on your feet for one to one and a half hours. To arrange a guided tour, please email pa.art.tour@gmail.com.