Memorial Parkway Public Art Program: Lead Artist Announced

Sans façon artist collective members Charles Blanc (left) & Tristan Surtees stand on the banks of the Bow River, with a pedestrian bridge and trees in the distance.
San façon | Photo: Jared Sych

Memorial Parkway Public Art Program: Lead Artist Announced

We are pleased to announce that after a rigorous international search and thorough assessment, the lead artist for the Memorial Parkway Public Art Program has been named.  

Artist collective Sans façon (Charles Blanc and Tristan Surtees) was selected based on their previous experience completing multiple successful projects with similar time and logistical constraints, their approach to working in response to the context of site, and their dedication to creating collaborative opportunities.

Learn more about Sans façon and the Memorial Parkway Public Art Program here.

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