Public Art | Town of Pelham

Public art in Pelham aims to celebrate creativity and community, bringing colour and inspiration to shared spaces.

Each piece is designed to help reflect the spirit of the community, connecting residents and visitors.

Pelham Celebrates Official Unveiling of National Mural Mosaic at Meridian Community Centre

The Town of Pelham is proud to announce the successful unveiling of the Canada Connects: Nature’s Sky Mural Mosaic, now on permanent display at the Meridian Community Centre. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on June 17, 2025, marked the official reveal of the community-driven work of art that celebrates creativity, connection, and Canadian unity.

As part of Mural Mosaic’s Global Roots Project, the Nature’s Sky mural is made up of hundreds of individual tiles, each painted by artists from across the country and beyond. Of those, 150 tiles were painted by residents in Pelham, giving the national project a strong local presence and personal significance for many in the community.

“Murals like this do more than just brighten a wall—they help inspire pride in our community and help bring people together,” said Mayor Marvin Junkin. “Community members and staff helped to paint 150 of the tiles right here in Pelham. This mural is colourful, creative, and tells a powerful story about connection.”

Utility Box Art

In 2025, the Town of Pelham, with support from the Pelham Cultural Advisory Committee, the Pelham Historical Society, E.L. Crossley Secondary School Art Department and the Pelham Art Festival, are wrapping utility boxes with art that showcases Pelham's rich history.

Ebert's Garage

Location: Canboro Road at Welland Road, Fenwick, ON

This utility box features a tribute to Ebert’s Garage, a local landmark that operated nearby from 1923 to 1993.

The artwork was created by E.L. Crossley Secondary School art students as part of their 2025 class project, with guidance from their teacher. Special thanks to the Pelham Historical Society for providing historical reference photos.

E.L. Crossley Secondary School 2025 Art Students:
Charlie Faulkner, Madelyn Breadner, Olivia McCullough and Meghan Henry | Teacher Bronwyn White

To learn more about the history of Ebert’s Garage, please visit the Pelham Historical Society website.

The Fenwick Flag Pole

Location: Canboro Road at Maple Street, Fenwick, ON

This utility box features the Fenwick Flagpole and representations of horse racing from the Fenwick Fair.

The artwork was created by E.L. Crossley Secondary School art students as part of their 2025 class project, with guidance from their teacher. Special thanks to the Pelham Historical Society for providing historical reference photos.

E.L. Crossley Secondary School 2025 Art Students:
Simra Ahmed, Noa Houghton, Sarah Jo, Nathan Gojmerac, Hunter Tassone, Ethan MacKinnon, Sarah Matiesh, Annaleigh Neilson, and Dexter Wimbush | Teacher Bronwyn White

To learn more about the history of the Fenwick Fair, please visit the Pelham Historical Society website. For more information on the Fenwick Flag Pole, visit the Heritage Site webpage.

Fenwick Streetscape

Location: Maple Street at the Municipal Lot, Fenwick, ON

This utility box features a vibrant and bright representation of a historical streetscape in Fenwick.

The artwork was created by E.L. Crossley Secondary School art students as part of their 2025 class project, with guidance from their teacher. Special thanks to the Pelham Historical Society for providing historical reference photos.

E.L. Crossley Secondary School 2025 Art Students:
Ashlynn Traver, Wyatt VanNatter, Shakinah Gardingan, Summer Dockrill, Emma Sterenberg, Vanessa Lehmann, Sienna York, Regan LeVasseur, Charlie Metsala, and Hailey Roberts-Cabras | Teacher Bronwyn White

To learn more about the history of the Fenwick, please visit the Pelham Historical Society website.