Despite the rain, roughly twenty artists came out to beautify the alley behind Ossington Avenue between Queen and Humbert streets. From Thursday Aug. 9 to Sunday Aug. 12, volunteers painted murals in the laneway, giving it a much-needed makeover. The art-in-the-alley project is one of many initiatives organized by the Well and Good creative collective. […]
Ossington laneway gets a mural makeover
August 19th, 2012 · 1 Comment
Façade facelift: Lee’s Palace iconic mural is back
November 19th, 2010 · Comments Off on Façade facelift: Lee’s Palace iconic mural is back
By Beth Macdonell In 1987, Al Runt was working behind the bar at Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor St. W.). He was let go for drinking on the job, but the owner, “Mr. Lee,” noticed Runt was a talented painter. According to Runt, Mr. Lee was looking to attract cool eyeballs from Queen to Bloor. Mr. Lee noticed that […]