1. MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY MURAL PAINTINGS: TECHNIQUE, VALUE AND CONSERVATION
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 4-5 May 2012
Tim elines C om m unity m urals in east
Toronto, C anad a
1990 – Mural Routes Heritage Trail Project starts
2000 – 12 heritage murals have been created
2 have been removed
2012 - 4 have received major restoration
3 need significant remedial work
2001 – 2011
17 youth training murals
painted
2012 – 4 have been removed
1 relocated
K arin Eaton, Executive & Artistic D irector www.m uralroutes.com

2. MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY MURAL PAINTINGS: TECHNIQUE, VALUE AND CONSERVATION
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 4-5 May 2012
Theories on the Disappearance of C ommunity Murals:
1 – Amalgamation of the City of Toronto (1998)
2 – Lack of appreciation of the artwork by property owners
3 – Murals not compatible with corporate branding
4 – Signed agreements not honoured
5 – Ignorance of materials and wall conditions
6 – Loss of local champions and community leaders
7 – Lack of funding and coordination for maintenance and conservation
8 – Vandalism
K arin Eaton, Executive & Artistic D irector www.m uralroutes.com

3. MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY MURAL PAINTINGS: TECHNIQUE, VALUE AND CONSERVATION
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 4-5 May 2012
C onclusions:
A new plan is needed to maintain and save the murals of east Toronto
including:
1 – Sustainable funding
2 – Research & documentation
3 – Regular condition reports
4 – Community education and awareness
5 – Information on conservation techniques and materials
6 – Training of artists for mural restoration
K arin Eaton, Executive & Artistic D irector www.m uralroutes.com