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Pemberton Valley Murals
1. Pemberton Health Care Centre Mural – Dave Petko (2022)
Location: Pemberton Health Care Centre
Description: This mural celebrates Pemberton’s rich biodiversity and agricultural roots through the symbolism of the honeybee and the plants it pollinates. Featuring Mount Currie and a full spectrum of colours, the artwork reflects the cycles of nature, the changing seasons, and the deep connection between land, food, and community well-being.
Artist: Dave Petko is a Whistler-based artist and tattooist known for his bold, playful style and ever-evolving creative practice. Working across murals, painting, and large-scale installations, his work explores colour, imagination, and a strong sense of fun.
2. Youth Mural Camp Mural – Pemberton Arts Council (2023)
Location: Activity Room D, Pemberton & District Community Centre
Description: This collaborative mural was created during PAC’s Youth Mural Summer Camp, engaging local youth in a creative and immersive public art experience. The mural reflects the imagination, energy, and teamwork of the participants, transforming the activity room into a vibrant and inspiring space. The project celebrates community involvement and the role of young people in shaping Pemberton’s cultural landscape.
Artists: Painted and designed by participating youth, with guidance from muralist Alex Fowkes.
3. Xet̓ólacw Community School Mural– N̓kakíhen Qestíts̓a7, Vania Stager (2024)
Location: Xet̓ólacw Community School, Mount Currie
Description: This culturally rooted mural honours language, land, and community. Incorporating drawings representing Líl̓wat legends and featuring Xet̓ólacw language teachers, the artwork highlights their role in revitalizing Ucwalmícwts and passing knowledge to future generations.
Artist: Vania Stager is a professional Líl̓wat artist whose work reflects deep cultural knowledge, storytelling, and visual expression rooted in Indigenous traditions.
Pemberton Museum Mural – Kate Zessel (2024)
Location: Pemberton Museum
Description: Inspired by her time living in Pemberton, this mural captures the essence of the surrounding mountains and wilderness through detailed linework and layered compositions. The artwork reflects a deep connection to nature and the experience of being immersed in the landscape.
Artist: Kate Zessel is a Pemberton-based artist and illustrator known for her intricate linework and nature-inspired designs. With a background in graphic design, she creates work influenced by her outdoor adventures, including projects for ski and snowboard brands, resorts, and large-scale murals.
5. Youth Mural Camp Mural – Pemberton Arts Council (2024)
Location: Northeast side of the Pemberton Community Centre
Description: This vibrant mural, based on the theme of nature, was created by local youth during a three-day Youth Mural Camp. Students from Grades 8 to 12 contributed ideas, colours, and brushwork to produce a collaborative artwork featuring bees, leaves, and fish. The mural reflects the creativity, collaboration, and energy of Pemberton’s youngest artists, bringing colour and life to the community centre.
Artists: Led by muralist Alex Fowkes, the mural was entirely designed and painted by participating youth.
6. Pemberton Valley Supermarket Mural – Natasha Plumridge (2025)
Location: Pemberton Valley Supermarket
Description: This mural celebrates Pemberton’s agricultural heritage and natural beauty, reflecting the region’s identity as a farming community nestled among forests and mountains. Featuring hay fields, forests, wildlife, and a meandering river, the artwork highlights the connection between land, water, and community life. Plants and animals significant to the local ecosystem—including cedars, fireweed, salmon, bears, and deer, honour both the environment and the traditions of the Líl̓wat Nation.
Artist: Natasha Plumridge is a Pemberton-based mural artist known for her bold colours and nature-inspired designs. Her work transforms public spaces into vibrant, community-centered artworks that celebrate local culture and the natural landscape.
7. Community Mosaic Mural – Pemberton Arts Council (2025)
Location: Skate Park Shed
Description: This colorful mosaic mural depicts a Coho salmon, a species usually found spawning in Pemberton Creek, created through a series of public painting sessions. Each of the 216 individually painted wooden tiles was contributed by members of the Pemberton community, forming a collaborative artwork that celebrates local creativity, connection, and the region’s natural ecosystem.
Artists: The mural was collectively created by the Pemberton community. This project marks PAC’s first Community Mosaic Mural and highlights the power of shared artistic expression.
8. Pemberton Valley Dyking District Mural – Mélisse Carron (2025)
Location: Pemberton Valley Dyking District Building
Description: This intricate mural features a moonlit landscape inspired by the natural forms of British Columbia, blending organic patterns with soft gradients of colour. Created using a pointillism technique, the artwork reveals fine details up close while forming a serene, dreamlike scene from a distance.
Artist: Mélisse Carron is a French-born artist based in Pemberton, known for her detailed pointillism and delicate linework. Her work explores texture, nature, and contemplation, and this mural marks her first large-scale public artwork, gifted to the community.
9. Mural Pemberton Living – Youth Mural Camp (2025)
Location: North side of the Pemberton Community Centre
Description: Created during PAC’s Youth Mural Camp, this mural is a collaborative project where young artists explored creativity, teamwork, and public art. The artwork brings vibrant colours and playful designs to the community centre, reflecting the energy, imagination, and voice of Pemberton’s youth.
Artist: Led by muralist Alex Fowkes, the mural was developed and painted by participating youth over 4 days.
Pemberton Valley Supermarket Mural - Documentary
Behind the Mural: A Community Story
The Pemberton Arts Council is excited to share the story behind the new mural at the Pemberton Valley Supermarket, beautifully captured in the documentary above by Undeleted Productions. The film highlights the collaboration, creativity, and community spirit that brought this artwork to life.
A Vision Rooted in Place
Earlier this year, PAC launched a call for artists to create a mural celebrating the natural and cultural identity of the Pemberton Valley. With over 30 submissions, three artists were shortlisted and supported to refine their concepts. PAC also consulted with the Líl̓wat Nation to ensure the final artwork honoured the land, its stories, and the region’s ecological significance.
Meet the Artist: Natasha Plumridge
In June 2025, Pemberton-based artist Natasha Plumridge (@artbynatashalouise) was selected to create the final mural. Her vibrant design highlights the valley’s flowing waters, alpine scenery, wildlife, and agricultural heritage.
“This mural celebrates Pemberton’s agricultural heritage and natural beauty,” says Natasha. “It’s a
tribute to the harmony between the land, its people, and the Líl̓wat Nation’s traditions, featuring
forests, hay fields, wildlife, and native flora.”
Painting began in early September, transforming the supermarket’s west wall into a bright, summery landmark for all to enjoy.
Made Possible Through Partnership
The mural was funded by the Pemberton Valley Supermarket with additional support through a sponsorship from the Vancouver Biennale. The project was led by the Pemberton Arts Council, bringing together local partners committed to public art and community engagement.
A Project for Everyone
This mural is part of PAC’s Outside Voices Mural Project, an ongoing initiative that supports local artists and brings vibrant public art to Pemberton.
Thank you for watching the documentary and celebrating this new addition to our community.
THANK YOU TO OUR PROJECT PARTNERS
