Sep 10th, 2024

Partner Spotlight: New Mural Lends Colour to Concrete in Centretown 

Artist Dan Martelock unveiled a vibrant new mural in collaboration with 11 youths from Operation Come Home, the OCH community at Marion Dewar Place, and Youth Services Bureau’s Young Men’s Shelter on Sept. 10. 

“Through the murals, OCH engages tenants in meaningful conversations about their community and beautifies the urban landscape. We are so grateful for our partners who supported this project and are pleased to add this artwork to our portfolio,” said Stéphane Giguère, OCH’s Chief Executive Officer. 

The City of Ottawa funded the mural, and the Centretown Community Health Centre led the project. 

Marion Dewar Place is home to 181 tenants who provided their input on what the mural would look like. The artist held community meetings and posted two versions of the design in the laundry room so everyone could have a chance to have their say. 

About the artist  

Daniel Martelock is an Ottawa-based artist who focuses on Illustrative graphic styles of quirky birds, wildlife, birdhouses, and fun, colourful backgrounds that can be found throughout the Ottawa area.   

He enjoys using discarded materials and making them meaningful again. 

Did you know? OCH is home to more than 30 murals. Ottawa Community Housing is committed to nurturing healthy, safe and inclusive communities that tenants can proudly call home. Murals across OCH showcase communities and represent their spirit through art.