The city has officially reversed its decision and will allow artists to return to the walls at 1802 Chambers Street. It is heartening to see how our collective perspective on public space can influence local policy. I hope we continue to keep a watchful eye on how our community aesthetic …
October 20, 2017
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The Fernwood area of Victoria is a vibrant, ethnically diverse and artistic community combining small town charm with big city flair. Over the past month many of us have been impressed with the beautiful street art that has been developing on the walls of the fire damaged and empty apartment building situated at 1802 Chambers Street, on the corner of Grant. We are saddened and disappointed that this beautiful and unique art has been painted over and covered up at the request of Victoria City Mayor Lisa Helps, and respectfully request that Victoria City Council reconsiders their decision, and allows these young artists to resume their work of beautifying this ugly shell. It would be wonderful if in future they were invited do the same to other abandoned buildings which have become an eyesore within our community.
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Reached 100 supporters
August 11, 2017
46 Comments
This city needs more community work like this and less time and money spent on the gentrification of Victoria - I voted for the current mayor but am sadly disappointed in her work. Jeff Todd
Bring the lot back! Hanging out here was amazing and I miss the painting and the community gardening and the friends.
This was a great project being worked on, and it was extremely sad to see it go down, it was all great work and it gave everyone a place to paint, then painting the town and people painting where its unwanted, like businesses. I think it would be a really great community project to bring back, it brought a lot of people joy, and showed a great display of talented modern artist.
Either knock it down and beautify the empty lot or let them make art. I walk past this house every day. Was disappointed when I saw that the projects have been removed. Shame on Victoria Council.
Really disappointed the beautiful artwork on this derelict building was removed. Artists need a legal, safe spot to paint and this was a fantastic example of a great communal space. Bring it back!
The proof is in the pudding folks. Guaranteed the cities rate of vandalism increases everytime u take a spot from graffiti artist. Politicans take heed... provide a place reduce the costs
You people need to get a life and start working to make a workable community that doesn't deface buildings. Also, anything with pictures of human skulls is proof that you cannot express your true emotions!
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The city has officially reversed its decision and will allow artists to return to the walls at 1802 Chambers Street. It is heartening to see how our collective perspective on public space can influence local policy. I hope we continue to keep a watchful eye on how our community aesthetic …
October 20, 2017
Final supporters
The Fernwood area of Victoria is a vibrant, ethnically diverse and artistic community combining small town charm with big city flair. Over the past month many of us have been impressed with the beautiful street art that has been developing on the walls of the fire damaged and empty apartment building situated at 1802 Chambers Street, on the corner of Grant. We are saddened and disappointed that this beautiful and unique art has been painted over and covered up at the request of Victoria City Mayor Lisa Helps, and respectfully request that Victoria City Council reconsiders their decision, and allows these young artists to resume their work of beautifying this ugly shell. It would be wonderful if in future they were invited do the same to other abandoned buildings which have become an eyesore within our community.
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Reached 100 supporters
August 11, 2017
46 Comments
The city of Victoria lets many abandoned boarded up eyesores sit for YEARS without holding the property owners accountable but when a group of artistic, community spirited individuals come together to create some very impressive artwork on such a site, City action is swift and decisive. Typical Victoria. No fun city. Uninspired home of the wealthy and the privileged.
This city needs more community work like this and less time and money spent on the gentrification of Victoria - I voted for the current mayor but am sadly disappointed in her work. Jeff Todd
Bring the lot back! Hanging out here was amazing and I miss the painting and the community gardening and the friends.
This was a great project being worked on, and it was extremely sad to see it go down, it was all great work and it gave everyone a place to paint, then painting the town and people painting where its unwanted, like businesses. I think it would be a really great community project to bring back, it brought a lot of people joy, and showed a great display of talented modern artist.
Either knock it down and beautify the empty lot or let them make art. I walk past this house every day. Was disappointed when I saw that the projects have been removed. Shame on Victoria Council.
Really disappointed the beautiful artwork on this derelict building was removed. Artists need a legal, safe spot to paint and this was a fantastic example of a great communal space. Bring it back!
The proof is in the pudding folks. Guaranteed the cities rate of vandalism increases everytime u take a spot from graffiti artist. Politicans take heed... provide a place reduce the costs
You people need to get a life and start working to make a workable community that doesn't deface buildings. Also, anything with pictures of human skulls is proof that you cannot express your true emotions!
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The city of Victoria lets many abandoned boarded up eyesores sit for YEARS without holding the property owners accountable but when a group of artistic, community spirited individuals come together to create some very impressive artwork on such a site, City action is swift and decisive. Typical Victoria. No fun city. Uninspired home of the wealthy and the privileged.