Sixty-foot mural to adorn Moose Media studios as part of art mentorship program

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A 60-foot mural will be painted onto Moose Media’s studios in downtown Fort St. John as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening the presence of local artists in the community.

The artwork is a part of a Mural Mentorship Program run by the City of Fort St. John and its 2025 artist-in-residence Francine Freeman. 

In partnership with Fort St. John Arts Council and Moose Media – the parent company of Energeticcity.ca and Moose FM – three local artists have been selected for the mural project. 

It will see a 60-foot artwork painted on the north wall of Moose Media studios at 9924 101st Avenue. 

There will be drop-in sessions for young people aged 10 to 18 to learn about mural making and contribute to the piece. 

“The program is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in large-scale public art,” reads a statement from the city. “[This includes] municipal permitting, safety planning and installation logistics.”

Adam Reaburn, president of Moose Media, said: “This project is a chance for Moose Media to bring creative opportunities to the young people in our community, brighten the city and make use of wall space which is crying out for some colour.

“We can’t wait to see how it turns out.”

Paint for the project was donated by Braun’s Flooring.

Fort St. John’s manager of economic development Stephanie Peters said the partnership provides a “shining example of community collaboration.”

“We’re grateful for the support of our partners and proud to foster a creative environment that makes Fort St. John a vibrant place to live, work and play,” said Peters. 

To reserve a spot for the drop-in sessions, email arts-culture@fortstjohn.ca. More information about the artist-in-residence program is available on its website.