Site-specific murals and public art rooted in cultural narrative, designed and installed across Calgary and Western Canada.
Art installations have the power to redefine how people experience a place. A blank wall becomes a landmark. A forgotten corridor becomes a destination. At KINN Studios, we design and execute site-specific murals and art installations that are conceived in direct response to their architectural, cultural, and community context. Every project begins with listening, studying the site, and understanding what the space needs to communicate.
Based in Calgary, we have spent years building relationships with municipalities, property developers, Business Improvement Areas, and private clients who understand that public art is not decoration. It is infrastructure. Our work spans large-scale exterior murals visible from city blocks away, intimate interior commissions for restaurants and commercial spaces, and collaborative community projects that centre the voices of the people who will live with the work every day.
Whether it is a 100-metre exterior mural in a Calgary neighbourhood, an Indigenous collaboration honouring Treaty 7 territory, or a hand-painted interior for a hospitality venue, our approach remains the same: architecture first, narrative always, craft in every detail. Every concept is presented through 3D site renderings so clients can see exactly how the finished work will transform their space before any production begins.
Large-scale outdoor murals designed at architectural scale. We study sightlines, pedestrian flow, and building geometry to create compositions that work from across the street and up close. Weather-resistant, UV-stable paints and professional-grade protective coatings engineered for Alberta's climate ensure the work retains its vibrancy for years.
Interior murals transform commercial spaces from functional to memorable. We work with restaurants, offices, retail environments, and hospitality venues across Calgary to create hand-painted murals that reinforce brand identity, establish atmosphere, and give guests something worth remembering. Unlike wallpaper or vinyl graphics, a hand-painted mural carries the texture and presence of original artwork.
Navigating the public art commissioning process requires experience with RFP submissions, municipal review panels, and the specific requirements of Calgary's public art program. KINN Studios has a demonstrated track record of successful public art commissions, from concept through community consultation to final installation. We understand what review committees are looking for: a clear artistic vision, a credible execution plan, and genuine community engagement.
Some of our most meaningful work happens in collaboration with communities. We have facilitated reconciliation-focused art projects on Treaty 7 land, partnered with Indigenous artists to create works that honour cultural heritage, and led collaborative mural projects where community members contribute directly to the finished piece. These are genuine creative partnerships grounded in respect, dialogue, and shared authorship.
We listen, study the site, and uncover the story the space needs to tell.
Ideas take shape through sketches, 3D site renderings, and spatial studies — so you can see exactly how the artwork lives in your space before paint touches the wall.
Material selection, technical documentation, and build-ready drawings.
On-site execution, project management, and quality through to final reveal.
A practical guide to the commissioning process, from finding the right artist to protecting your investment.
How to care for exterior and interior murals in Calgary's climate, from UV coatings to seasonal inspections.
What Chinooks, hail, UV, and freeze-thaw cycles mean for outdoor murals, and how we design for all of it.
Every mural begins with a conversation about the place it belongs to.
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