BMO National Mural Series

The BMO National Mural Series is a program launched by BMO in partnership with STEPS, connecting local artists to BMO branches across Canada to beautify spaces and foster strong community relationships through the power of public art.

In 2021, BMO collaborated with STEPS and artist Gosia Komorski in creating a mural at the BMO Yonge and Roselawn branch in Toronto’s bustling Midtown neighbourhood. This marked the start of the BMO National Mural Series, a program that brings together local artists and BMO branches across what is currently Canada to create unique works of art. The aim is to beautify and activate spaces through the power of public art following BMO’s Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in Business and in Life, and is dedicated to the building, investing and supporting of the communities they are a part of.

This initiative includes:

60+ one-of-a-kind activations at BMO branches across Canada (and growing!)
Paid opportunities for local artists and designers across Canada
Fostering positive recognition and community engagement through public art

Through STEPS’ expertise in public art management and customized approach in one-of-a-kind installations to foster inclusive communities, these activations are tied together by themes of community, family and diversity.

Follow us @STEPSPublicArt and #BMONationalMuralSeries for the latest mural reveals and to meet the talented artists involved!

BMO National Mural Series Activations

Explore the public art activations at BMO branches from coast-to-coast and the artists that created them.

British Columbia Murals

80th Ave & 204 St (Langley)

Exterior window vinyl with artwork of Langley Station by Kyle Scott as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Langley CNR Station by Kyle Scott

Arbutus Mall (Vancouver)

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Woven Forest by Thomas Cannell

Cloverdale (Surrey)

Interior mural by Caitlin McDonagh at the BMO Cloverdale Branch as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Growing Together by Caitlin McDonagh

Lougheed Hwy & Ottawa St (Port Coquitlam)

An interior vinyl mural of a forest with bears by artist Marcelline Siu as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Where the Light is Found by Marcelline Siu

Lougheed Town Centre (Burnaby)

Interior digital vinyl mural of a cityscape and mountain peaks by artist Cynthia Tran Vo as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Urban Oasis by Cynthia Tran Vo

Main & 28th Ave (Vancouver)

An interior mural of round miniature characters having fun on a beach in textured textile style by artist Jeff Kulak as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Future Families and Seaside Picnic, Starry Night, Windy Hills, Secret Waterfall, Beach Day by Jeff Kulak

Station Square (Burnaby)

An interior mural depicting a collection of different people participating in activities in a bold and illustrative style by Rory Doyle as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Backyard by Rory Doyle

West 40th & Cambie (Vancouver)

A blue red and white digital vinyl mural of koi fish swimming by artist Carolyn Wong as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Equilibrium by Carolyn Wong

Alberta Murals

17th Ave & 9th St (Calgary)

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Spring Melts by Nasarimba (Rachel Ziriada and Mikhail Miller)

Carleton Ave (Red Deer)

An interior digital vinyl mural of a landscape of a lake and forest with birds flying across the trees by artist Roberta Murray as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Summer on the River by Roberta Murray

Dunmore & Carry Dr (Medicine Hat)

The Gathering by Wendy Struck

Legacy (Calgary)

An interior digital vinyl mural in pastel colours and abstract style with silhouettes and wispy layers by artist Mary Haasdyk as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Taking Root by Mary Haasdyk

Saskatchewan Murals

Southland Mall (Regina)

An interior digital vinyl mural wrapping around a skylight of a bank by artist Bruno Hernani as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. The artwork depicts Indigenous imagery, flying geese, and fish under water

The Nature of Geometry by Bruno Hernani

Manitoba Murals

Seasons (Winnipeg)

ᐋᑕᔫᐦᑫᐃᐧᐣ – Âtayôhkêwin – Ah-tah-yo-kay-win: A Sacred Story by Jordan Stranger

Ontario Murals

Bank & Daze (Ottawa)

An interior digital vinyl of red poppies on top of a blue layered background by artist Ryan Smeeton as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Serve, Honour, Remember by Ryan Smeeton

Barrhaven West (Ottawa)

An interior digital vinyl mural of families gardening together by artist Dominic Laporte as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

A Helping Hand by Dominic Laporte

Beaches (Toronto)

A digital vinyl mural in a bank lobby of two hands shaking by artist Rei Misir as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Connected by Rei Misiri

Brightwater Port Credit (Mississauga)

A painted pillar by artist Mackenzie Coleman inside a bank as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS Public Art

Leisure by the Lakeshore by Mackenzie Coleman

Brooklin (Whitby)

An exterior window vinyl public art installation of outdoor community scenes like families taking walks and a farmer selling at a fruit market. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art with artwork by artist Sarah Taniwa

Community Connections by Sarah Taniwa

County Fair Plaza (Thunder Bay)

An interior digital vinyl by artist Jordan Quequish of a teepee and thunderbird as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Binesi Madigaang – Thunderbird’s Tipi by Jordan Quequish

Dundas & Trafalgar (Oakville)

An interior translucent vinyl mural depicting a local neighbourhood with people playing in a waterpark and cycling by artist Asli Alin. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Community Canvas by Asli Alin

Erin Mills (Mississauga)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Matthew Salisbury of community members walking along a sidewalk wrapping around a city. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Moving Forward by Matt Salisbury

Fourth and Vansickle (St. Catharines)

A mural by Vermillion Sands in an entrance foyer to a bank as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Ribbons by Vermillion Sands

Front & Berkeley (Toronto)

An interior vinyl mural at the entrance of a bank by artist Samara Shuter in a bold collage style of two people in suits going to work. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Our World is in Motion by Samara Shuter

Heart Lake Town Ctr (Brampton)

A digital vinyl mural at the entrance of a BMO bank by artist Pam Lostracco as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Lovin’ Lake Life by Pam Lostracco

Hurontario and Bovaird (Brampton)

An indoor mural at a BMO branch in Brampton, Ontario by artist Jason Zante as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

In Bloom by Jason Zante

Islington & Rexdale (Etobicoke)

The outside of a BMO bank branch with a digital vinyl mural on the windows by artist Alena Skarina with illustrations of diverse people holding hands and arranged in a heart. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

The City Heart by Alëna Skarina

Major Mackenzie & Melville (Vaughan)

Together We Are Stronger by Farida Zaman

Main Street (Picton)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Steph Payne of a blue windowsill that overlooks a sunny scene of the countryside and water as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Escape to the County by Steph Payne

Marine Parade & Silver Moon (Etobicoke)

A large floor to ceiling digital vinyl mural by artist Poonam Sharma depicting the Humber Arch Bridge and the water, wildlife, and fauna surrounding it as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

A Stroll by the Humber by Poonam Sharma

Mirvish Village (Toronto)

Interior bank offices with photographic artwork in the glass windows as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS Public Art and artist Jessica Thallman

To Dwell Is To Leave Traces II by Jessica Thalmann

Orangeville Branch (Orangeville)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Wendy Reid in blue and black shades of whimsical illustrations of a woman singing and music notes swirling around as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Loving Becoming Orangeville by Wendy Reid

Oshawa Centre (Oshawa)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Zuna Amir in the corner of a bank with imagery of gears and people working to showcase busy work lifestyles. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Geared for Growth by Zuna Amir

Oxford & Wonderland (London)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Keerat Kaur depicting a group of diverse people working together on a mural of a forest. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Roots of the Forest City by Keerat Kaur

Simcoe & Windfields Farm (Oshawa)

A painted interior mural of three people by artist Meaghan Claire Kehoe in the entrance of a bank. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Learn and Live by Meaghan Claire Kehoe

South Common Hall (Mississauga)

An interior vinyl mural by artist Yen Linh Thai depicting people having lunch by river and doing other activities in nature. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Flourish by Yen Linh Thai

Square One Mall (Mississauga)

An interior mural inside of a mall by artist Adrian Forrow as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. Geometric and colour blocked illustrations of everyday items are depicted.

Our Sanctuary by Adrian Forrow

The Well (Toronto)

The exterior of a bank and a person using the ATM machine. There is a bright 3D geometric sculpture along the interior wall as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Tessellated Labyrinth by LeuWebb (Christine Leu and Alan Webb)

Thompson & Louis St-Laurent (Milton)

An interior translucent vinyl mural inside of a bank by artist Stephanie Scott as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. It depicts swirls of branches, birds, butterflies, and squirrels

Cedar Sky by Stephanie Scott

Victoria Street (Alliston)

An exterior vinyl mural installation on the windows of a BMO bank branch by artist Ryan Smeeton of poppies and a soldier. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

Onwards and Upwards by Ryan Smeeton

Winston Churchill & Laird (Mississauga)

An interior vinyl mural by artist Ray Vidal of two people sitting on a bench in front of a lake and mountain view. This is part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art.

Make Time by Ray Vidal

Weber & Lincoln (Waterloo)

An interior digital vinyl mural by Stephanie Boutari as part of the BMO National Mural Series. It depicts colourful florals in geometric and organic styles.

Harmony Blooms by Stephanie Boutari

Westford Centre (Scarborough)

An interior vinyl mural by Mo Thunder in a bank branch as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. It depicts a scene of two people blowing dandelions across a sunset landscape.

Beyond the Horizon by Mo Thunder

Weston Road & Highway 7 (Vaughan)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Erin McCluskey as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. Children are playing in the scene along the Humber River.

The Humber River Flows Through Here by Erin McCluskey

Yonge & Harbour (Toronto)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Raz Latif as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. It depicts two people having coffee over a waterfront view.

Harbourfront Views by Raz Latif

Yonge & Roselawn (Toronto)

A large painted exterior mural on the side of a bank by artist Gosia Komorski as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. Sunflowers are surrounded by faces of community members.

On Our Way to Bloom and Together We Will Grow by Gosia Komorski

Quebec Murals

Griffintown (Montreal)

An interior digital vinyl mural of cityscapes in Quebec by artist Lucas Saenger as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

La nature s’invite en by Lucas Saenger

Parc & Laurier (Montreal)

A series of interior digital vinyl murals by artist Whatisadam as part of the BMO National Mural Series. It depicts bookshelves and city views in a bright style.

La vie du Plateau by Whatisadam

Robert Bourassa & René Levesque (Montreal)

City Facets by Boris Biberdzic

Ville Mont Royal (Montreal)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Bryan Beyung as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. The mural is in an impressionistic style of a garden behind a series of low rise apartments.

Connaught Park by Bryan Beyung

New Brunswick Murals

Main Branch (Fredericton)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Connie Wheaton at the entrance of a bank as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. It showcases a waterfront scene of a landscape and buildings on land.

The Winsome Capital & Gentle Waters by Connie Wheaton

Prospect St (Fredericton)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Laura Forrester as part of the STEPS Public Art BMO National Mural Series. It depicts two children looking over a water with a bridge and other scenes

Though We Roam, It’s Always Home by Laura Forrester

Nova Scotia Murals

Clayton Park (Halifax)

Coastal Community by Absen (John McPartland)

Mumford Rd (Halifax)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Alice Jennex as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. It depicts two people carrying a baby in blue watercolour style art.

Family Group by Alice Jennex

Newfoundland and Labrador Murals

Water Street & Bishop’s Cove (St. John’s)

An interior digital vinyl mural by artist Molly Margaret as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art. In a flat icon style with bold colours, it is a scene of a community with water and wildlife in the distance.

City to Sea by Molly Margaret

Thanks to photographers across the country who’ve captured the BMO National Mural Series impact since 2021

Aly Ambler, Anushay Sheikh, Avalon Mohns, Craig Conoley, Eric Reid, Eunice Hau, Damien Bouchard, Danielle Herakovic, Jackie Larkin, Kara O’Keefe, Kelly Baker, May Shi, Michael Bell, Mila Bright Zlatanovic, Nadiya Marwah, Nicolas Abou, Thomas Jose, Woodgate Photography

These works of art were made possible by BMO in collaboration with STEPS Public Art. BMO’s National Mural Series was designed to create opportunities to celebrate local communities and the people who live and visit them. By working with hyper-local artists to design murals with meaning and impact specific to each location, BMO hopes to bring art to areas where artists and community members might not otherwise have an opportunity.

At BMO, we are proud to be partners in these communities, celebrate our customers, and support local artists. These beautiful pieces of art not only express BMO’s Purpose, which is to Boldly Grow the Good in Business and Life and dedication towards building, investing and supporting communities; they also provide opportunities to surprise and delight those visiting our branches. We look forward to expanding this program and curating many more murals in branches across Canada.