You Belong Bench Program - Public Art

You Belong Bench Program - Public Art

You Belong Bench Program - Public ArtBy: Maya Corona
Published on: 05/11/2024

The You Belong Art Bench Program invites artists to transform benches into vibrant public art pieces that highlight local nonprofit missions, fostering community connection and engagement through creative expression. Maya Corona, a Calgary-based artist known for her colorful murals and vibrant, driven work, was selected for this project to create a bench art piece titled “Let Equality Bloom.” SpanicArts, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Hispanic artists and fostering connections within Calgary’s artistic community, collaborated with Maya on this project. Together, they aimed to create a bench that not only celebrates Hispanic culture but also advocates for unity and equal opportunities across communities. Timeline for project: Start date (Jan, 11, 2021 > Feb 12, 2021)

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CUPS Calgary - Mural

CUPS Calgary - Mural

CUPS Calgary - MuralBy: Maya Corona
Published on: 31/10/2024

In this post, we share the creative journey of designing and painting three murals for CUPS Calgary’s Family and Child Development Centre. Working closely with the CUPS team, our goal was to transform their space into a warm, welcoming environment where families and children can feel at home. We’ll take you behind the scenes to see how the murals came together—from early sketches to the final brushstrokes—and hear directly from the staff about the impact of these murals on their community. Join us as we explore how art can bring new life and a sense of peace to spaces that support and uplift those who need it most.

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Frida's Coffee Home - Mural

Frida's Coffee Home - Mural

Frida's Coffee Home - MuralBy: Maya Corona
Published on: 09/10/2024

Frida’s Coffee Home, nestled in Calgary’s West Village Towers, collaborated on this mural project to highlight the café’s unique Mexican roots. Founded by Frida Murillo and Zaheen Hamidan, the coffee shop embraces a vision of authentic Mexican hospitality with an ambition to become an internationally recognized brand. The mural, designed to capture the spirit of San Miguel de Allende, showcases the town’s colorful facades and colonial architecture, infusing the café with a vibrant cultural essence.

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Dogma Training Indoor Mural

Dogma Training Indoor Mural

Dogma Training Indoor MuralBy: Maya Corona
Published on: 09/10/2024

This project was completed for Dogma training centres in Calgary, Alberta. Dogma is a dog and owner training facility with a focus on supportive training practices to achieve quick results. They initially planned for a simple selfie wall, but as the project evolved, they recognized the potential for a much greater impact. Through discussions, it became clear that expanding the mural to cover all four walls would better serve their needs by transforming the entire space into a vibrant, welcoming environment.

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