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The community Banner Project is a series of banners which are displayed from the lampposts in the downtown area of Elliot Lake through the summer and fall seasons. The banners were designed by and for the citizens of Elliot Lake to showcase our local heritage and visual art talents.
As part of Elliot Lake’s 70th anniversary celebrations, the City is proud to continue the downtown banner project, featuring unique designs by resident artists—both new and experienced.
This year’s theme invited artists of all ages to reflect on the city’s rich history, breathtaking natural surroundings, and vibrant community spirit. We were thrilled by the response and are excited to unveil 42 brand-new designs now lining our downtown and highway routes.
Thank you to all the participating artists for sharing your creative vision of Elliot Lake. Your work brings colour, meaning, and pride to our streets and continues to inspire both residents and visitors as we mark 70 years of community and creativity.
Arya Marshall's "Nature's Colours"
Charlie Abraham's "Ice Skating"
Artist Statement: This is me ice skating on the Elliot lake. I am happy because it’s winter and I love the snow!
Charlie Abraham's "Fish Underwater"
Charlie Abraham's "Owl in the Night"
Artist Statement: This is me under the rainbow. It’s a happy day.
Chloe MacDonald's "Beach Day with Friends"
Cornelia Svela's "Water Lily--Norther Flower of Rebirth"
Artist Statement: Waterlilies are such a common sight in many of the bays of the area lakes, and low level bodies of water. When we were kids we would pick them and float them in a dish inside our cottage. They look and smell beautiful.
They symbolize "rebirth" because they close up at night and reopen in the morning, spreading their petals wide.
Dianne Lahay's "Lake and Trees"
Hailey John's "Firefly Friends"
Jacqueline Grummett's "Nature"
Artist Statement: Stained glass depicting a waterfall. Elliot Lake area.
Artist Statement: This is an image of a graphite and charcoal on paper artwork that illustrates the childhood I shared with my sisters growing up in Elliot Lake and living out our summers on Dunlop Lake. There was a freedom in living so close to the water, both in town on Spruce Avenue and at our camp on Pine Pond Road. We possessed an autonomy here that allowed us to explore the landscapes and offered us freedom that I haven't seen exist for children in more urban areas. It was, and still is, absolute paradise.
Julie Merk's "A Day on the Links!"
Artist Statement: Young or old, everyone can enjoy Elliot Lake's beautiful Stone Ridge golf course!
Watercolour painting of a young local golfer!
Artist Statement: Watercolour painting of Linda Finn who was a long time artist in Elliot Lake. She was talented and always ready to promote the arts in any way she could! Very kind and generous lady who would freely share her knowledge and time for the arts! She leaves behind a rich legacy!
Katherine Theriault's "Denison Road"
Artist Statement: Lake on Denison Road in early winter. Acrylic on canvas. I've always loved the red colour of the dogwood shrubs on this lake. So vibrant against one of Elliot Lake's many lakes. This is what I love most about Elliot Lake, it's many lakes, streams and the beauty in every season.
Kevin Clancy's "Outdoors, Totem, and Locals"
Artist Statement: Kevin is an artist based in Elliot Lake who practices many mediums--model building, model rail, and oils--and is known for his playful, cartoon styles. Kevin finds art very grounding and a therapeutic way to deal with life's hardships.
Kevin believes that everyone has special talents waiting to be unlocked and that it is never too late to learn something new. Kevin lives by the philosophy passed down from his wise, little sister Julie: "do something that makes you happy," which he expresses through his art.
Kevin Clancy's "Ski-Doo Fun, Mt. Dufour Runs, and Ice Fishing Freeze"
Artist Statement: Kevin is an artist based in Elliot Lake who practices many mediums--model building, model rail, and oils--and is known for his playful, cartoon styles. Kevin finds art very grounding and a therapeutic way to deal with life's hardships.
Kevin believes that everyone has special talents waiting to be unlocked and that it is never too late to learn something new. Kevin lives by the philosophy passed down from his wise, little sister Julie: "do something that makes you happy," which he expresses through his art.
Kevin Clancy's "Great Fishing, Jewel in the Wild, and Memorial Fountain"
Artist Statement: Kevin is an artist based in Elliot Lake who practices many mediums--model building, model rail, and oils--and is known for his playful, cartoon styles. Kevin finds art very grounding and a therapeutic way to deal with life's hardships.
Kevin believes that everyone has special talents waiting to be unlocked and that it is never too late to learn something new. Kevin lives by the philosophy passed down from his wise, little sister Julie: "do something that makes you happy," which he expresses through his art.
Kreyansh Patel's "Bear in the Woods"
Lachlan Duncan-Chrisholm's "Wolf Under the Full Moon"
Artist Statement: We have many great memories ice fishing around the Elliot Lake area.
Artist Statement: We love going out to to our hut.
Artist Statement: Elliot Lake's baby bear!
Lily Chi's "Mt. Dufour Ski Hill"
Artist Statement: I love when I can go skiing at Mount Dufour in Elliot Lake.
Artist Statement: Horne Lake is my favourite place, with memories of the mines overlooking. This sheave wheel is a symbol of what brought us here.
Linda Duke's "Contemplating Elliot Lake"
Artist Statement: Sitting on this rock at Westview Park brings to the viewers the islands and our Rock!
Mackenzie Dumont's "Flying Over Elliot"
Piper Chi's "Swing by the Lake"
Artist Statement: Elliot Lake is all about enjoying the outdoors such as enjoying a relaxing swing near the lake with friends and family.
Artist Statement: This was painted by my late grandfather Roland Cossette. This was inspired by his yearly hunting trips with his friends out behind Elliot Lake.
Artist Statement: Painted by my late grandfather Roland Cossette, this painting encapsulates the beauty of Elliot Lake's natural landscapes. He spent more time in the bush than at home, bringing his memories back and putting them on canvas.
Artist Statement: Painted by my late grandfather Roland Cossette. This is a sunset with inspiration taken from First and Second Lakes, of which he spent a lot of time at.
Artist Statement: Elliot lake means to me the beauty of nature when I play at the park I often see birds. It's peaceful and calm amongst the chaos.
Sadie Cregan's "The Golden Forest"
Artist Statement: I wanted to catch what the warmth feels like when the sun it setting strong with its golden rays that shine through the tree line. When I think of Elliot Lake I think of all the beautiful trails within the city that help feed my inspiration and appreciation of wildlife and nature and how I can interpret that into my art pieces.
Susan Carmichael's "McCarthy Lake"
Artist Statement: Area along hiking trail on McCarthy Lake. Beautiful hiking trails and lakes.
Susan Carmichael's "Horne Lake"
Artist Statement: Area along hiking trail on Horne Lake. Beautiful hiking trails and lakes.
Susan Carmichael's "Esten Lake"
Artist Statement: Area along hiking trail on Esten Lake. Beautiful hiking trails and lakes.
Artist Statement: This has been home to many generation of Elliot Lakers.
Thomas Morrison's "Whitetail Deer in Sneak Mode"
Artist Statement: Whitetail Deer in Elliot Lake can best be seen in the early morning hours and just before dusk. They thrive here in the untouched wilderness.
Treena Miller's "Cherished Memories--Past, Present, Future"
Artist Statement: This special illustration incorporates some of our favourite areas we cherish in this wonderful city, with ourselves, family, friends, and neighbours.
Not only do these spots tell a story of history, achievement, remembrance or sheer enjoyment.
But they bring people together, even strange strangers.
Where in a quiet moment or conversation we feel connected, as much as the other.
As part of the beautification of downtown Elliot Lake, the Arts & Culture Committee, in partnership with the City, is delighted to continue the Community Banner Project, initiated in 2020, with the same theme of “Our Town”.
This year we were able to print 41 unique designs from local artists, young and mature, to be displayed in our downtown area, accompanying the 37 designs from the previous year.
Thank you to all of the participants for sharing what Elliot Lake means to them, inspiring visitors and citizens alike, and helping to enhance the appearance of our community.
Arlene Bujold "Simple Pleasures"
Blake Gear "Trees, Mountains, Sun"
Bradley Lagacé "Guardian dans le Ciel"
Chantal Robert "Simple Moments"
Cornelia Svela "Fergie the Fox"
Cornelia Svela "The One That Got Away"
Dashiell Gregory "The Grand Lake of Elliot Lake"
Joseph Brann "Fishing & Kayaking"
Katherine Dobson "Loon and Moon"
Keanna Wannan Da Silva "The Fox"
Keith Cramer "Bear in the Moonlight"
To view more of Linda Finn's work, check out her website.
To view more of Linda Finn's work, check out her website.
To view more of Linda Finn's work, check out her website.
Malcolm Collett "Sherriff Creek"
Malcolm Collett "Spruce Beach"
Nancy-Jo Wannan "At the Cliff"
Rachel Frolick "It's a Beautiful Day"
Rhianna Goymer "Monarch on Milkweed"
Scarlett McCartney "Rainbow Over the Road"
William Mahoney "Becky and Me"
“Our Town” Banner Project was an idea suggested by a group of volunteers to beautify downtown Elliot Lake and showcase some of the work by artists in our community.
Originally spearheaded by Fran Perkins from the Arts & Culture Committee, the group evolved to include Linda Finn, Jay Smith, Claire Nolan, Julie Merk and Barb Hukezalie.
They chose the theme of “Our Town”—broad enough to give lots of scope for creativity to the artists, but specific enough to include everything from history to leisure activities to what the future might be like in Elliot Lake.
Banners include designs from children as young as 3 years old to teens and adults alike.
Thanks to the City of Elliot Lake, this project was able to come to be, even though the community was self-isolating during Covid-19.
Grand opening: Friday, July 31, 2020.
Barbara Hukezalie "Time For Home"
Barbara Hukezalie "Trout, The King of Sport Fish"
Cindy Reid & Lorraine Hodgins "Tree Of Testimony"
Cornelia Monden Svela "Apple Blossoms"
Cornelia Monden Svela "Please Don't Feed The Bears"
Cornelia Monden Svela "The Kayaker"
Dawson Gear "The Cat & The Rainbow"
Emily Vuozzo "Elliot Lake is Beautiful"
Hudson Gear "Playing in the Sand"
Joseph Brann "A Mining Memory"
Katherine Dobson "Mount Dufour"
For more information on The Period Project please visit them on Instagram.
For more information on The Period Project please visit them on Instagram.
Linda Duke "Apple Blossoms, Memories"
To see more of Linda Finn's work please visit her website.
Mia Sheare "Summer & Winter Sports"
To see more of Mya Kay's work please visit her on Instagram.
To see more of Mya Kay's work please visit her on Instagram.
Nancy Jo Wannan "Jewels in the Wilderness"
Tianna-Maria Hiuser "Pride on the Water"
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