A new mural has been unveiled along the Belleville waterfront.
The Downtown Belleville Business Improvement Area (DBIA) unveiled a new mural by artist Angela Wiggins, located on the back of the Becker Shoes building at 276 Front Street.
In a press release, artist Angela Wiggins says the piece is called Where Journeys Meet, which she says is inspired by the land, the riverfront, how our ancestors used it and how people today still use it.
The mural is part of the DBIA’s ongoing beautification initiatives supported through the Rural Ontario Development Program.
It is the second mural project the DBIA has helped bring to the district through the initiative.
The first was Quinte Arts Council’s mosaic mural, with the DBIA saying the groundwork has been laid for three additional mural projects happening in 2026.
The next mural project is Barber’s Flowers at 122 Front Street, which the DBIA says should take shape in the next few weeks.
(Photo: Courtney Genereaux)
You can read the full release below:
A new piece of public art is bringing colour, creativity, and a celebration of local heritage to the heart of Downtown Belleville.
The Downtown Belleville Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is proud to unveil a new mural by artist Angela Wiggins, located on the back of Becker Shoes building at 276 Front Street. The mural is part of the DBIA’s ongoing beautification initiatives supported through the Rural Ontario Development Program (ROD grant), helping create vibrant and welcoming public spaces throughout the downtown district.
The mural was created by Angela Wiggins, an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Quinte-based artist. This new mural brings her artistic perspective to the streetscape while reflecting a sense of place and connection to the community.
“I create from a place where two worlds meet. One is carried in my Indigenous blood. The other in the land and families that raised me. This is called Two-Eyed Seeing, and it is the form I paint in.” Said Wiggins “This piece is called ‘Where Journeys Meet’ and it is inspired by this land, the riverfront, how our ancestors used it and how people today still use it.”
Community members are encouraged to visit 276 Front Street to see the mural in person and experience the beautiful colours and movement expressed in the piece.
The mural is part of a broader effort by the DBIA to invest in beautification and placemaking initiatives that enhance the downtown experience for residents, visitors, and businesses alike. Through projects such as murals and other public-space improvements, the DBIA aims to create a downtown that is colourful, engaging, and distinctly Belleville.
“Public art has an incredible ability to transform a space and give people another reason to stop, look around, and experience their downtown,” says Danielle Furtado, Executive Director of the DBIA. “We’re excited to see another piece of art added to the district and to continue finding ways to celebrate the creativity, history, and character that make Downtown Belleville special.”
This is the second mural project the DBIA has helped bring to the district through this beautification initiative. The first was the Quinte Arts Council’s mosaic mural, adding another unique piece of public art to Downtown Belleville and laying the groundwork for three additional mural projects happening in 2026. Up next is Barber’s Flowers at 122 Front Street, passers by will start to see it take shape in the next few weeks!
To learn more about Angela Wiggins and her work, visit angelawigginsart.com.
