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New Westminster announces public art commission for new aquatic and community centre
Publisher: New Westminster, City of
Author: New Westminster, City of
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Posting Date: January 11, 2022
Year Published: 2022
Abstract:
The City of New Westminster is pleased to announce that Vancouver-based artist James Harry has been commissioned to create a public artwork for the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre. This new facility will replace the Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Centre. The name təməsew̓txʷ is the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word for sea otter house and is the combination of two words: “təməs” – meaning sea otter; and “ew̓txʷ” – meaning house. The new centre will be a connected aquatic and recreation facility that is vibrant and welcoming for residents and visitors.
“This is the most significant public art commission to date for New Westminster and I’m thrilled that it has been awarded to a Coast Salish artist,” said Mayor Jonathan Coté. “Along with choosing an Indigenous name for the new facility, this is an important step in ensuring Indigenous voices and traditions are represented on these lands.”
The stunning concept by local artist, James Harry was chosen by a selection panel which included a member of the New Westminster Public Art Advisory Committee, a practicing arts professional with knowledge of, and, interest in contemporary Coast Salish arts and culture and a member of the təməsew̓txʷ Indigenous Advisory Panel.
“This is the most significant public art commission to date for New Westminster and I’m thrilled that it has been awarded to a Coast Salish artist,” said Mayor Jonathan Coté. “Along with choosing an Indigenous name for the new facility, this is an important step in ensuring Indigenous voices and traditions are represented on these lands.”
The stunning concept by local artist, James Harry was chosen by a selection panel which included a member of the New Westminster Public Art Advisory Committee, a practicing arts professional with knowledge of, and, interest in contemporary Coast Salish arts and culture and a member of the təməsew̓txʷ Indigenous Advisory Panel.
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