Bell Box Murals

The Bell Box Mural Project uses existing Bell Canada infrastructure in Town as canvases to enliven the streetscape and feature the work of artists. This is an ongoing initiative in partnership with Bell Canada.

Visit all box locations and don't forget to tag your photos using the hashtag #hhPublicArt.

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Want to see more utility boxes transformed by artists? Be sure to check out the Under Wraps page, for locations of vinyl wrapped boxes featuring the artwork of professional artists.

2025 Bell Boxes

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Jieun Kim: Three-Eyed Dog

JIEUN KIM - MURALS

Surrounded by blooming peonies and drawing inspiration from traditional Korean folklore and folk-art motifs, the piece explores themes of protection, loyalty, and the enduring connection between humans and the spiritual world. With its three eyes, it could detect and repel evil spirits. They carried charms bearing its image for protection. Known for its loyalty and intelligence, the dog would faithfully escort its master when leaving and warmly welcome them back.

Gabriela Stubbs: Creatures of the Marsh

This piece draws inspiration from the rhythms of nature and serves as a tribute to the animals that inhabit our surrounding marshes. The imagery woven throughout the mural is a mix of flora, fauna and wildlife that coexist with us in our community due to the proximity of the Credit River - a visual dialogue that invites the viewers to pause, reflect and to sometimes re-discover the hidden creatures of the marsh.

A painted utility box outdoors features a vibrant wetland scene. A white heron stands in water surrounded by cattails, lily pads, and two green frogs. The background includes blue skies and lush greenery, creating a lively nature-inspired mural. The box is set in a grassy area with trees nearby.

A painted utility box outdoors features a colorful wetland scene. A white heron stands in water surrounded by cattails, lily pads, and two green frogs. The background includes blue skies and lush greenery. The box is set in a grassy area with trees, transforming urban infrastructure into vibrant public art.

April Zheng: We All Live Here

https://pomeloart.cargo.site/ 

This artwork features a townhouse in a lively neighbourhood, home to many different people and creatures. April has always enjoyed walking around town and admiring the architecture of people’s homes. Simultaneously, she would idly imagine stories and adventures that could take place in these neighbourhoods. This artwork aims to show how something as mundane as a house can become magical when there’s a sense of community and a bit of imagination.

A painted utility box displays a vibrant mural. The top half features a stylized pink building with blue windows and a looping red ribbon-like design. The bottom half portrays a blue, cloud-like creature with swirling patterns, reminiscent of lion statues. Green grass and blurred outdoor elements form the background.

Candace Dames: Rainbow Forest

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Rainbow Forest is a celebration of human diversity and the universal right to grow and thrive. Stylized birch trees are layered over a continuous rainbow gradient that wraps around the box, symbolizing the full spectrum of identities, cultures, and lived experiences. Birch trees, known for their resilience and regenerative strength, stand as a metaphor for personal growth and collective flourishing. The artwork invites viewers to reflect on inclusion, transformation, and the beauty of shared existence. 

A painted utility box features a colorful design with vertical stripes resembling birch trees. The background transitions through shades of green, blue, purple, pink, and red. The artist's name "Candace Danes" and hashtags "#haltonhills.ca", "#BellBoxMurals", and "#hhPublicArt" are visible in the bottom left corner A painted utility box features a colorful design with vertical stripes resembling birch trees. The background transitions through shades of green, blue, purple, pink, and red.

2023 & 2024 Bell Boxes

Chantel Bettencourt: Dark Mahogany

Painted outdoor box with green trees, white snow and dark red scenery https://chantelbettencourt.ca/

In this mural, Chantel Bettencourt was inspired by the rich natural landscapes of Halton Hills. This artwork serves as a visual reminder of the beauty that surrounds us, encouraging environmental appreciation and community pride.

Kelcy Timmons Chan: Sunset Charcuterie

Painted outdoor box with graphics including a picnic with a sandwich, small purple figures, cheese and strawberries

https://kelcytimmonschan.com/

As the Town of Acton is surrounded by several parks, Kelcy Timmons Chan felt it was fitting to do a piece dedicated to a cozy, relaxing picnic. The presence of the little purple people that are often featured in their work represent community and teamwork. This piece is meant to remind people to slow down and take in each day, and is a bright reminder through the winter that warmth will come again.

Robert John Paterson: Credit Where Due

http://www.robertjohnpaterson.com/

Painted outdoor box including colourful graphics of a tree, builkding, mountains and trees Robert John Paterson is an illustrator, designer, and print maker. His process involves sketching nature and cityscapes, then altering the drawings to produce minimalist, almost abstract forms. He takes relatively simple elements and shapes, then arranges them in complex ways to draw the viewer in as they notice more details.

This piece is inspired by his memories of summers playing and exploring the ravines surrounding Halton Hills.

Painted outdoor box with colourful graphics including a duck, water, salmon, deer and trees

Kelcy Timmons Chan: Snow Day

Painted outdoor box with images of people playing iceskating, a snowman, and playing a card game

https://kelcytimmonschan.com/

Kelcy Timmons Chan's artwork is inspired by all of the activities that one can do during the winter season. Winter in Ontario can be hard for some and Kelcy wanted to remind people of the brightness that can come from those snowy days. Although the piece takes place outside and features many wonderful outdoor activities like sledding and ice skating, the artwork has captured a variety of activities that can be done indoors, like snowflake crafting and hot cocoa drinking.

Robert John Paterson: Wolf Pond

Painted outdoor boxes with graphics that include an owl, a crocodile, blue water and fish http://www.robertjohnpaterson.com/

Robert John Paterson’s work is associated with and inspired by nature. He is an illustrator, designer, and print maker. Inspired by his summers down by Wolf Pond, interacting with turtles and the rare but very present owls, this artwork celebrates these creatures and natural elements and how they are living amongst each other. The street facing sides of each box interact with each other, and the design of each box seamlessly wraps around for a pleasing composition when viewed at any angle.

Painted outdoor boxes with graphics that include trees, a tent, water and canoe paddles

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