YEG Window Art: Edmontonians are Putting Hundreds of Drawings in their Windows to Spread Cheer During COVID-19!

(Photo credit to Sharline Gosal )

One Edmontonian has started a great campaign in the city to spread cheer during these challenging times – it’s called “YEG Window Art”!  Karen Parker is encouraging Edmontonians  to decorate their windows with any art or drawings & add them to a virtual map.  Then, you can enjoy a walk in your community (at a safe social distance, of course!) and plan your walk to see what art your neighbors put up!!!

Karen got the idea after seeing others post art and pictures in their windows online -and being a bit of a self proclaimed “tech geek” – Karen created THIS website to show people where they could find art in their own community.  Edmontonians can also add their own addresses to the map to let others know when art is posted in their homes!

LISTEN To Lauren Hunter’s chat with Karen HERE:

Karen has even created fun optional “art themes” people can take part in too! Upcoming ones include:

• March 26: Encouraging Words
• March 29: Flowers
• April 1: Jokes!
• April 4: Easter Eggs

Want to spread a little cheer in your neighbourhood? Join the #YEGWindowArt movement! Decorate your window, log it on the map, and then go on a walk and check out your neighbours’ art. Today’s theme (March 20) is Silly Faces. https://t.co/hxQRu38Adh pic.twitter.com/DhRGdagsMu

— J. Karen Parker (@jkparker) March 20, 2020

We love the idea behind the #YEGWindowArt movement! Decorate your window, add your location to the map & then take a walk to see your neighbours’ creations. To see who else in your neighbourhood is participating & to add your location, click here https://t.co/i42il6e7Um #yegarts pic.twitter.com/tUElmHPAQX

— Art Gallery of Alberta (@yourAGA) March 21, 2020

#YEGWindowArt pic.twitter.com/8Q0O6g5rX0

— socially distant before it was cool (@erinlovesyoga) March 23, 2020

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— J L (@Joshypoika) March 20, 2020