Artists

Thunder Bay has selected artists to create new public artworks as part of the North Core Streetscape Project.

Two individual artists and one artist team have been selected through an open process started in 2024.

The selected artists, art installations, and host locations are:

• boyRoland – All Together – Court Street Plaza (north-west corner of Court Street North and Red River Road)
• Simon Lacey – Esox – Ginoozheg – Mall Street Plaza (between Red River Road and Park Street)
• Scott Eunson and Shelby Gagnon – Thunder Bay Particles – Medicine Wheel – St. Paul Street to Cumberland Street Plaza (north side, from Cumberland Street to St. Paul Street)

“The selected artists bring diverse perspectives and bold visions to the project,” said Thunder Bay’s Supervisor of Cultural Development, Community Programming and Events, Laurie Abthorpe.

“We’re especially proud to see local artists and collaborations represented. Their work will help anchor these spaces and spark connection within the community.”

The city doesn’t have a set timeline on when the work will be on display, but notes the installation will be underway in the coming weeks and months.

A total of $500,000 has been allocated towards the artwork, with funding support from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Community Enhancement Program.

More information on the project can be found by clicking here.