The downtown north side of Thunder Bay will be home to several new public artworks this fall and two local artists are contributing their talents.

The City announced the selection of four artists who will be creating public artworks as part of the North Core Streetscape Project.

A national open call for artists began in 2024 and a jury of Public Art Committee members, community representatives, and art professionals selected three proposals that reflect creativity, cultural significance, and a strong connection to place.

The artists and installations chosen include Thunder Bay’s Boy Roland and his piece All Together that will be installed at the Court Street Plaza, and Halifax-born artist Simon Lacey whose piece, Esox-Ginoozheg, will be in the Mall Street Plaza.

An artistic team consis

See Full Page