UFV community art unveiling at Gaudin Creek Trail

On August 11, 2025, UFV celebrated the unveiling of the Community Art Project at the Gaudin Creek Trail — a vibrant display of creativity where UFV students beautified a water catchment area.

This initiative was part of the Public Art course at UFV, made possible through a valued partnership with the City of Mission, who generously funded $10,000 for supplies and expenses.

Over 13 transformative weeks, 25 students — with varying skill levels — worked in five creative teams. With complete freedom to explore their ideas, they navigated every stage of a public art project, from concept design to installation, gaining invaluable real-world skills and expanding their understanding of opportunities in public art.

Professor Chris Friesen, who led this project, shared his pride in the students’ achievement:

“This experience really broadened the students’ understanding of what’s possible in public art — from vision to execution, they embraced the challenge and created something that will inspire the community for years to come.”

This milestone not only celebrates artistic expression but also expands students’ perspectives on the possibilities within the world of public art.