Graham Avenue Murals Get Fresh Coat | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Graham Avenue’s vibrant murals, installed last year as part of a pedestrian plaza pilot, are getting a fresh coat after months of fading under Winnipeg’s harsh weather. Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the colorful street art—designed to test public space usage—was always meant to be temporary, and artists like James Culleton see the wear as a badge of honor, even if it means annual touch-ups. City crews this year cleaned pavement and repositioned murals to help commercial-grade paint stick better, restoring seven of eight original pieces. For artists, these fleeting projects are vital for…