Mural artwork chosen for Otonabee Memorial Community Centre

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Otonabee-South Monaghan Township adding artwork to arena entrance

KEENE – The Parks and Recreation Committee for the Otonabee-South Monaghan Township has chosen the artwork that will grace the main entrance of the Otonabee Memorial Community Centre. Several artists submitted designs during a call for entries late last year after the committee approved the concept.
A design by long-time resident Ellen Cowie will appear on a 24-foot by eight-foot mural. She is also deeply connected to the farming, sporting, Indigenous and artistic communities – all themes represented in her design. She moved to Keene from Peterborough in 2019 and is delighted to be part of this project.
 

Since 1991, her work has been shown in fine art galleries with her career highlight having two of her $200 coin designs produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Ellen’s oil paintings have evolved into a distinctive style shaped by years spent in remote Canadian landscapes, where quiet beauty influenced her vibrant depictions of everyday life. Working across many mediums throughout her life has deepened her artistic vision. 
Second prize went to Piper Lubbock, age eight, for her colourful submission celebrating her love of hockey. 
Community members are invited to help paint the mural before it is mounted on the arena’s outer wall this spring. This community project aims to bring residents together as they create a new landmark. Anyone wishing to participate can email OSMMuralProject@gmail.com. 

For more information, contact Lois Tuffin, Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee at 705-930-2613.