Public Art

Midland values arts and culture as a vital part of the community, with public art transforming spaces into vibrant, welcoming places to live, work, and play. Explore Midland's rich history through murals and sculptures across the downtown, waterfront, and parks.

Murals

Midland is home to one of Ontario’s largest outdoor art galleries, featuring over 30 murals and sculptures throughout the Town. The Mural Guidebook shows the names and locations of murals throughout the Town.

2024–2025 Mural Restoration Project

The Town of Midland, with support from the Rural Economic Development program, restored sixteen of the murals within the downtown area. Eight murals were restored in 2024, and an additional eight murals in 2025. Some examples of the restoration work are below. 

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Fishing at Midland Harbour mural after restoration
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Livery Stables mural
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Livery Stables mural after restoration
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Runner in the Woods mural
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Runners in the Wood mural after restoration
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Wye Marsh mural after restoration
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