Global Roots Project Collaborates With CVCDA To Bring Mural To Courtenay

The Comox Valley Child Development Association will soon be the lucky recipient of the Canada Connects Spring Mural.

“We are thrilled to have the Comox Valley Child Development Association chosen as one of the sites for the Mural Mosaic, Global Roots Project!”, said Cindy Xavier, Executive Director – Comox Valley Child Development Association.

“I believe this incredible art piece is a perfect fit, as the Comox Valley represents a community of people who are deeply connected and who have enthusiastically supported the work of the CVCDA for nearly 50 years. The concept of the mosaic art tree is a wonderful symbol of unity and connection and perfectly reflects our amazing community”.

The mural will be a large format, mosaic style mural made up of 2000 individually painted tiles.

The tiles have been painted by participants from all over the world, with many painted by members of the community including CVCDA Board and team members, program participants and their families along with some community supporters.

This piece will live outside their main offices in Downtown Courtenay permanently.

The official unveiling ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 2 with more details still to come, but the festivities will include a fundraising event including garage sale, food, music and special guests.

The Canada Spring Mural Mosaic celebrates the collaboration of hundreds of individual artists throughout Canada and several parts of the world.

Each artist’s painting is their own interpretation and insight into the project’s theme of connection. 

The overall mural is a representation of how these hundreds of voices are connected, and how when we come together, we can create harmony in one shared experience.