Downtown Whitby Mural (Chris Perez)

This project is part of I HeART Main Street, a program supporting Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) with the support they need to activate their main streets through public art and placemaking. This program engages BIAs, local artists and businesses across Ontario to create more vibrant and safe communities.

Project Type: Permanent Exhibit

Artist: Chris Perez

Artist Statement: Perez’s work is a moment of ethereal existence, creating feelings of movement in a distinct environment. There is floral lushness and a sense of belonging in a friendly, welcoming space.

105 Dundas Street West, Whitby, Ontario L1N 2M1, Canada

Check out Chris Perez's activation in the laneway behind the Food and Art Cafe!

  • <p>Downtown Whitby Mural</p><p>Artist: <a href="https://stepspublicart.org/artist-roster/chris-perez/">Chris Perez</a></p><p>BIA: Downtown Whitby BIA</p>
  • <p>Downtown Whitby Mural</p><p>Artist: <a href="https://stepspublicart.org/artist-roster/chris-perez/">Chris Perez</a></p><p>BIA: Downtown Whitby BIA</p><p>Photographer: <a href="http://www.shotbyselina.com/">Selina McCallum</a></p>
  • <p>Downtown Whitby Mural </p><p>Artist: <a href="https://stepspublicart.org/artist-roster/chris-perez/">Chris Perez</a>, <a href="https://stepspublicart.org/artist-roster/getso/">GETSO</a></p><p>BIA: Downtown Whitby BIA</p><p>Photographer: <a href="http://www.shotbyselina.com/">Selina McCallum</a></p>
  • <p>Downtown Whitby Mural </p><p>Artist: <a href="https://stepspublicart.org/artist-roster/chris-perez/">Chris Perez</a></p><p>BIA: Downtown Whitby BIA</p><p>Photographer: <a href="http://www.shotbyselina.com/">Selina McCallum</a></p>
  • <p>Downtown Whitby Mural </p><p>Artist: <a href="https://stepspublicart.org/artist-roster/chris-perez/">Chris Perez</a></p><p>BIA: Downtown Whitby BIA</p><p>Photographer: <a href="http://www.shotbyselina.com/">Selina McCallum</a></p>
  • <p>Downtown Whitby Mural </p><p>Artist: <a href="https://stepspublicart.org/artist-roster/chris-perez/">Chris Perez</a></p><p>BIA: Downtown Whitby BIA</p><p>Photographer: <a href="http://www.shotbyselina.com/">Selina McCallum</a></p>
  • <p>Downtown Whitby Mural </p><p>Artist: <a href="https://stepspublicart.org/artist-roster/chris-perez/">Chris Perez</a></p><p>BIA: Downtown Whitby BIA</p><p>Photographer: <a href="http://www.shotbyselina.com/">Selina McCallum</a></p>

About the BIA: Historic Downtown Whitby offers a unique collection of shops and services, as well as a diverse selection of restaurants. The beautiful architecture, paired with the vibrant murals, make Downtown Whitby a destination worth exploring. There’s always something to do or see in Downtown Whitby!

Thank you to our additional supporters!

I HeART Main Street, presented in partnership with RBC Royal Bank and ShowLoveTO produced by the City of Toronto, is generously supported by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative funded by the Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, funding provided by the Government of Ontario.