Full Winter 2015 Reporter - Courtenay Recreation- optimized

Courtenay Recreation

Newmuralsbrighten CourtenayParksBuildings

Woodcote Park

PuntledgePark

Two formerly plain, nondescript park buildings are now “must-see” local attractions and showpieces for the local cultural community. The buildings at Woodcote and Puntledge Park have been covered with new murals, painted in September by local artists with help from youth volunteers. The Woodcote Park mural, designed and painted by artist Tracy Kobus, features a soccer and neighbourhood theme. This design wraps around the whole washroom building and adds colour and visual interest to the park. Tracy Kobus said there were many highlights while working on the mural. “I enjoyed the pro- cess of working outside in the beautiful weather, figuring out the logistics of a big project and seeing the different people who use the park” said Kobus. “ We also received an overwhelm- ingly positive response from the public.”

The Puntledge Park washroom building mural features a distinctive nature theme with sky, clouds, and trees, designed and painted by artist Helen Utsal. The artwork is designed to fit with the natural landscape of Puntledge Park. The City of Courtenay and the Comox Valley Community Arts Council worked together on this project as part of the city’s Mural Initiative Program. This program includes mural development on city buildings, utility boxes, and partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and BC Hydro. For more information on murals within the City of Courtenay please contact communityservices@courtenay.ca or call 250-334-4441 Visit the Comox Valley Art Council’s website for project details: www.comoxvalleyarts.com

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