Local Community Jam Showcases Largest Joint Mural Project in Ottawa

On Saturday, June 25, the Canada Science and Technology Museum and House of PainT Festival of Arts and Culture will host a Community Jam, on the grounds of the Museum. Ottawans are invited to participate in finalizing the How Does Science Inspire You? mural. As the largest joint mural project in Ottawa, it includes a Youth Collaboration piece, original art by four local urban artists, and the winning designs from a nation-wide contest launched by House of PainT and the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Launched in April 2016, the goal of the contest was to inspire youth aged 4 to 19 to celebrate creativity, the arts and science. At the Community Jam on June 25, participants will be invited to help paint the five winning mural contest designs under the guidance of professional graffiti artists. The event will also include live breaking demos, hip hop music performances by local DJs, carnival-themed science demonstrations, food trucks, skateboarding, etc. WHAT: Full day of live painting (the largest joint mural project in Ottawa) to implement the winning creative designs prepared by youth; music by locals DJ 2Creamz and DJ Lukijo; and Capital DJ Academy students; Breaking performances by Luv2Groove; carnival-themed science; food trucks WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 2016, 11am-4pm WHERE: Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON, K1G 5A3 QUOTES “House of PainT is thrilled to be part of the largest joint mural project in Ottawa history. Our collaboration with the Canada Science and Technology Museum demonstrates how art and science can be integrated to educate and inspire youth in our community.” Patrick McCormack, House of PainT General Manager “The Canada Science and Technology Museum is proud to be a part of the joint How Does Science Inspire You? mural project. The national mural contest broadens the reach of the work we do and allows us to interact with more Canadians on the topic of STEM, while the physical mural allows us to anchor ourselves further into the Museum’s community.” Alex Benay, President and CEO Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation