The Amherst Mural Project is well on it's way to accomplishing its goals of beautification as well as building a sense of pride in the history and culture of our community.

The inspiration for the mural project came from a small town in British Columbia named Chemainus, which has a similar, very successful mural project dating back to the late seventies.

The Amherst Mural Committee has regular meetings to discuss the direction of the Amherst Mural Project.  Special thanks go out to all of the mural committee volunteers.

Special mention goes out to Pittsburgh Paints and Harrison's Building Supplies for supplying the special UV protected paint that is used in the murals.  Each mural artist has the paint mixed to give it a "unique colouring".

Come and view the artistry and beauty of our town's increasing number of colourful building murals.
Click on the numbers above to view information on each mural.

1. "Old Home Week 1910"
by Bruce Rickett & Susan Tooke

This mural was the beginning of Amherst's Mural Project.  The signature mural portrays the Old Home Week parade of 1910 - a golden time in Amherst history.

Special thanks to NS Economic Development, CREDA, Town of Amherst,
Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce, and Ed Chitty.

Hockey has always been a strong tradition in Cumberland County.  Local hockey heroes from the last century are depicted in this colourful mural.

Special thanks to Don & Karen Cormier & Margolians Maritimes Ltd.,
Cumberland County Museum, and Amherst Leisure Services.

3. "Cumberland Craft Association 25th Anniversary
by Lesley Ann

Commissioned by the Cumberland Craft Association with support from the mural committee.  This mural depicts the President of the Association and chronicles the craft activity of the past 25 years.

Special thanks to Greg Curry and National Specialty Ltd.

This mural is a tribute to various local musicians and performers of Amherst.  Surrounding an Amherst made piano, they gather in the park.

Special thanks to Peter Vriend and One Hour Photo.

5. "Building the Aboiteau"
by Sarah Ennals

Illustrating early Acadian settlers building an aboiteau.  This mural is a tribute to the ingenuity of the Acadian community.

Special thanks to Amherst Insurance & Dick VanSnick.

This mural shows the history of this family owned store.  Mansour's first began operation in 1924.

Special thanks to the Mansour family, Mansour's Men's Wear, and Casey Realty.

7. "The History of Education"
by Shirley Hallee & Elementary School Students

A mural depicting the history of education in Nova Scotia.

Special thanks to Shirley Hallee and the students of St. Charles, West Highlands,
Sir Charles Tupper, Brookdale, and R.B. Dickey Elementary Schools.

A monochromatic mural showing transportation heritage of Amherst: the MacKay car, Ship railway, and Amherst Aerospace.

Special thanks to Home Hardware & Willie MacDonald.

9. "Women's Mural"
by Susan Tooke

This most recent mural depicts the role of women (past, present, and future) in the region.

Special thanks to the Cumberland County Transition House,
NS Status of Women, and Vaughn Martin.