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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. 

BMO National Mural Series Installations

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

British Columbia Murals

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

80th Ave & 204 St (Langley)

Langley CNR Station by Kyle Scott

A mural in the corner of a seating area in a bank by artist Thomas Cannell as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO Mural Series. It has geometric shapes and colours woven together.

Arbutus Mall (Vancouver)

Woven Forest by Thomas Cannell

An interior mural above the BMO front desk in Surrey by artist Caitlin McDonagh as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Cloverdale (Surrey)

Growing Together by Catilin McDonagh

A handpainted mural in an intricate linework style by artist Kari Kristensen as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

East Hastings & Slocan (Vancouver)

The North Shore by Kari Kristensen

A BMO bank inside Lansdowne Centre in Richmond, BC with an exterior vinyl mural by artist Kyle Scott as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Lansdowne Centre (Richmond)

Mountains, Sea, and Sky by Kyle Scott

A mural by artist Marcelline Siu featuyring wildlife

Lougheed Hwy & Ottawa St (Port Coquitlam)

Where the Light is Found by Marcelline Siu

A geometric mural inside a bank branch by artist Cynthia Tran Vo as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS Public Art

Lougheed Town Centre (Burnaby)

Urban Oasis by Cynthia Tran Vo

An indoor mural at a BMO bank in Vancouver by artist Jeff Kulak as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Main & 28th Ave (Vancouver)

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

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

Station Square (Burnaby)

Backyard by Rory Doyle

Photograph of a mural painted in the entrance way of a bank. The mural features imagery of flowing patterns and fish painted in shades of red and blue.

West 40th & Cambie (Vancouver)

Equilibrium by Carolyn Wong

A photographic vinyl installation by photographer Thomas Jose as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS Public Art

Willowbrook (Langley)

Thomas Jose

Alberta Murals

Spring Melts by Nasarimba (Rachel Ziriada and Mikhail Miller) as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS Public Art

17th Ave & 9th St (Calgary)

Spring Melts by Nasarimba (Rachel Ziriada and Mikhail Miller)

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

Carleton Ave (Red Deer)

Summer on the River by Roberta Murray

A mural of different portraits inside a bank as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS Public Art by artist Kerzeka

Country Hills & Cornerstone (Calgary)

Northeast Reflections by Kerzeka

The windows of a bank that's wrapped in a mural of people gathering and looking at a nature landscape by artist Wendy Struck as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Dunmore & Carry Dr (Medicine Hat)

The Gathering by Wendy Struck

Artist Mary Haasdyk poses in front of her interior mural with bright teal, orange, and red tones in a BMO office.

Legacy (Calgary)

Taking Root by Mary Haasdyk

Saskatchewan Murals

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

Southland Mall (Regina)

The Nature of Geometry by Bruno Hernani

Manitoba Murals

An exterior window wrapping mural by artist Jordan Strong as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Seasons (Winnipeg)

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

Ontario Murals

A zodiac garden mural installation in a bank foyer as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

16th & Spadina (Richmond Hill)

Zodiac Garden by Carolyn Wong

An interior mural of poppies at a BMO bank branch by artist Ryan Smeeton as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Bank & Daze (Ottawa)

Serve, Honour, Remember by Ryan Smeeton

An interior mural with realistic artwork showcasing intergenerational people and community by artist Kalkidan Assefa as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Barrhaven Centre (Ottawa)

Threads of Connection by Kalkidan Assefa

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

Barrhaven West (Ottawa)

A Helping Hand by Dominic Laporte

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

Beaches (Toronto)

Connected by Rei Misiri

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

Brightwater Port Credit (Mississauga)

Leisure by the Lakeshore by Mackenzie Coleman

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

Brooklin (Whitby)

Community Connections by Sarah Taniwa

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

County Fair Plaza (Thunder Bay)

Binesi Madigaang – Thunderbird’s Tipi by Jordan Quequish

A blue, red, and gold vinyl mural of a dragon in a seating area of a bank by artist Carolyn Wong. This is part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Dundas & Spadina (Toronto)

Meet on Spadina by Carolyn Wong

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

Dundas & Trafalgar (Oakville)

Community Canvas by Asli Alin

Photograph of a person walking past an interior mural featuring imagery of figures walking on a path in an urban area painted in shades of blue and green installed in a BMO office.

Erin Mills (Mississauga)

Moving Forward by Matt Salisbury

A handpainted mural by artist Choolee of a nature scene with trees and a village. This is part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Fischer-Hallman & Bleams (Kitchener)

Reciprocity by Choolee

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

Fourth & Vansickle (St. Catharines)

Ribbons by Vermillion Sands

Photograph of a finely detailed interior mural featuring imagery of two figures in suits surrounded by patterns of fruit and other elements set against a bright blue background. A figure appears to be exiting the bank through the glass doors.

Front & Berkeley (Toronto)

Our World is in Motion by Samara Shuter

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

Heart Lake Town Ctr (Brampton)

Lovin’ Lake Life by Pam Lostracco

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

Hurontario & Bovaird (Brampton)

In Bloom by Jason Zante

Exterior of a BMO bank branch with colourful, illustrated window display featuring people and animals.

Islington & Rexdale (Etobicoke)

The City Heart by Alëna Skarina

Outside of BMO with window coverings displaying a colourful mural showcasing people engaging in outdoor activities like biking, walking, and running.

Major Mackenzie & Melville (Vaughan)

Together We Are Stronger by Farida Zaman

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

Main Street (Picton)

Escape to the County by Steph Payne

A large mural in a BMO office as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS

Marine Parade & Silver Moon (Etobicoke)

A Stroll by the Humber by Poonam Sharma

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

Mirvish Village (Toronto)

To Dwell Is To Leave Traces II by Jessica Thalmann

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

Orangeville Branch (Orangeville)

Loving Becoming Orangeville by Wendy Reid

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

Oshawa Centre (Oshawa)

Geared for Growth by Zuna Amir

An indoor mural by Keerat Kaur for BMO and STEPS Public Art. The mural has illustrations of diverse people working together on a a mural

Oxford & Wonderland (London)

Roots of the Forest City by Keerat Kaur

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

Simcoe & Windfields Farm (Oshawa)

Learn and Live by Meaghan Claire Kehoe

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

South Common Hall (Mississauga)

Flourish by Yen Linh Thai

A fun mural with geometric shapes and a community scene by artist Adrian Forrow inside the BMO Square One Mall as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS Public Art

Square One Mall (Mississauga)

Our Sanctuary by Adrian Forrow

A BMO bank with large glass windows that peer into the ATM lobby. A geometric 3D plexi and light installation is installed as part of the BMO National Mural Series by STEPS Public Art

The Well (Toronto)

Tessellated Labyrinth by LeuWebb (Christine Leu and Alan Webb)

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

Thompson & Louis St-Laurent (Milton)

Cedar Sky by Stephanie Scott

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

Victoria Street (Alliston)

Onwards and Upwards by Ryan Smeeton

Morning Performance, Lower Punchbowl Falls by Victoria Pearce as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS Public Art

Winona Crossing (Stoney Creek)

Morning Performance, Lower Punchbowl Falls by Victoria Pearce

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.

Winston Churchill & Laird (Mississauga)

Make Time by Ray Vidal

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.

Weber & Lincoln (Waterloo)

Harmony Blooms by Stephanie Boutari

A large indoor mural of two people at either end of the landscape blowing dandelions. The dandelion fluffs reach across the landscape in rainbow colours. There is a blue sky with a purple sun. The mural is in a BMO Bank of Montreal branch. The artist is Mo Thunder.

Westford Centre (Scarborough)

Beyond the Horizon by Mo Thunder

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.

Weston Road & Highway 7 (Vaughan)

The Humber River Flows Through Here by Erin McCluskey

A mural by Ray Latif at a BMO bank branch as part of the BMO National Mural Series

Yonge & Harbour (Toronto)

Harbourfront Views by Raz Latif

Close-up of a large-scale mural by artist Gosia Komorski at a BMO Bank of Montreal branch. The mural has realistic imagery of a portraits, a dog, and flowers

Yonge & Roselawn (Toronto)

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

Quebec Murals

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

Griffintown (Montreal)

La nature s’invite en by Lucas Saenger

An interior mural at a BMO bank branch by artist Whatisadam as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Parc & Laurier (Montreal)

La vie du Plateau by Whatisadam

A geometric mural by artist Boris Biberdzic as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS Public Art

Robert Bourassa & René Levesque (Montreal)

City Facets by Boris Biberdzic

A colorful mural depicts a lush garden and stone pathway in front of buildings. The scene features vibrant flowers, greenery, and trees, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere under a clear sky.

Ville Mont Royal (Montreal)

Connaught Park by Bryan Beyung

New Brunswick Murals

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.

Main Branch (Fredericton)

The Winsome Capital & Gentle Waters by Connie Wheaton

A scenic mural by artist Laura Forrester as part of the BMO National Mural Series with STEPS Public Art

Prospect St (Fredericton)

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

Nova Scotia Murals

Four large mural panels of blue and red realistic artwork of pepole with Canadian pride by artist Absen (John McPartland). The panels are hung outside of a BMO bank as part of STEPS Public Art's national mural series

Clayton Park (Halifax)

Coastal Community by Absen (John McPartland)

An interior mural at a bank in Fredericton by artist Laura Forrester as part of STEPS Public Art's BMO National Mural Series

Mumford Rd (Halifax)

Family Group by Alice Jennex

Newfoundland and Labrador Murals

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.

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

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, Ayesha Khan, 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, and more.

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.

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