Spanning the entire 400-ft length of Smither Park, the Memory Wall was the first element of the park to be built. Each section of the memory wall is divided into panels - 100 in total spanning both sides of the wall. Artists from across the world have contributed to this evolving work of art, favoring figuration and narrative content, the creative reuse of cast-off materials, and an emphasis on expressive, personal style rather than technical perfection. Participants have created tributes to loved ones, favorite vacation destinations, favorite animals, and just about anything else you could think of. Artists have spent anywhere from a few months to a few years creating their panels. The Memory Wall is an ongoing community project, and we invite individuals, collectives, and community groups are invited to apply. No experience with the medium is necessary, only imagination and the determination to see the project through. Proposals are considered on a rolling basis by a committee of park stakeholders. Click here for guidelines. 

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Spend some time soaking in the Memory Wall and really looking closely at the materials that were used to create the mosaics - they may surprise you! 

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Click on a section below to learn more about each piece