Know I’m Here
In a moment of crisis for the subarctic town of Churchill, Manitoba, Kal Barteski brings together artists from around the world to paint massive murals on the town’s neglected buildings, to bring hope and awareness. NOW STREAMING ON CBC GEM
Know I’m Here follows artist Kal Barteski as she organizes a massive art project in the subarctic town of Churchill, Manitoba. Motivated by the closing of the town’s port, the loss of jobs, and effects of climate change, Kal invited 18 artists from around the world to paint murals as a way of helping the community.
But, those goals become tested.
Just days before the art festival, an unexpected crisis strikes. Spring floods wash out the rail line and cut off Churchill’s lifeline to the south. Getting food and supplies becomes a daily challenge. The American company that owns the rail and the Canadian government are in a stand-off. The remote community becomes trapped and more isolated than ever.
- MORE:
- Eighteen artists from around the world travelled to Churchill, Manitoba to create stunning public murals
- A Winnipeg artist brought hope to Churchill, Manitoba when they needed it the most
As townspeople deal with stresses and look for solutions, Kal and the artists work to create and do what all great art does: offer recognition and reflect a particular moment in time. These massive works of art transform the landscape and bring hope and recognition to a community feeling forgotten.
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Know I’m Here
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