Unveiling the official 2023 BUMP Festival muralists 🎉

Wednesday July 12, 2023

Welcome to the sixth year of our mighty mural festival! We have spent the past few years beautifying the city, bringing in new ideas, and using public art as a vehicle to change the way a city can think, feel, and dream. To reflect this growth, this year at BUMP Festival we are immersed in the idea of PLAY. 

In 2023 we think about PLAY as a theme to symbolize our belief that our city is transforming into a vibrant center for dreamers, builders, innovators, and creatives. We have curated a fantastic blend of art, events, and cultural programming, uniting diverse individuals and fostering an electric atmosphere that celebrates the power of imagination and collaboration. Our murals act as conduits to new modes of thinking, they introduce new characters and ideas through the magic of color and design. This year we are leaning into the bold, lively, spirited ideas that are bubbling in our city and invite you to immerse yourself in our world where experimentation and innovation collide. 

This year our roster of muralists come from all over the world, with many incredible Calgary-based artists as well as those who are making their BUMP debut. We invite you to witness the magic unfold as this diverse range of talented artists come together to transform ordinary walls into extraordinary canvases. Each brush stroke, every splash of color, represents a step towards exploring new realms of creativity and expression. We are proud to host so many great muralists and invite them to celebrate the power of imagination and the limitless possibilities through art. 

Please invite to the 2023 BUMP Festival: 

Anaïs Lera / Diane & MSHL / La Güita / Stuart Teekasingh / Yasaman / Malin / Dinho Bento / Seeroro / Hannah Reimer / Wosnan / Milkbox / Emily Chu / Fleo K6A / Bruno Canadien / Nikki Küntzle / Josh Creighton

You can find all of of the 2023 artist profiles on our Festival Page. 

Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and embark on the 2023 BUMP Festival journey this August. We intend to ignite your senses and passion for art – we want to activate Calgary in a truly remarkable way. Stay tuned for our full festival schedule of events 🙂