OCC Mural Design Contest
The Mural Design Contest was a collaboration between the Oakville Curling Club and the Sheridan College’s Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design. The goal is to showcase the student talent within the Oakville community as part of the Club’s community mission promoting student development for the benefit of all.
Donations are still being accepted to help fund this and future programs which foster community collaborations and enrich the Club environment. If you are so inclined, please see donation instructions below.
Winner | Curling & Community | Tamsin Carne 2024
Tamsin’s Curling and Community captivated members with its originality and creativity and OCC was thrilled to recognize her exceptional contribution. Her design serves as a visual representation of the spirit and inclusivity that serve as our mission statement.
Growing up, I watched curling and briefly played myself. This inspired me to portray the game's excitement and appeal. Specifically, I aimed to highlight the friendships formed on the ice and the sport's ability to bring together a diverse group of people. In the first mural, I imagined a curling game being played right on Lakeshore Road in downtown Oakville. The second mural depicts a crowd gathered inside the OCC, watching the game from behind the glass. I connected these images using a map of Oakville in the background and the circular shape of the ice. The third and fourth murals contrast modern curling with curling of the past, illustrating the evolution of equipment and attire and how the sport has become more accessible. Throughout all the murals, I focused on showing movement to capture the flow of the game.
Honorary Mention | Connected Through Curling | Anna Li, 2024
In consideration of overwhelming member feedback, Anna’s Connected Through Curling was also recognized as its unique perspective and skillful execution embodied the sense of history, community, and camaraderie within the Club.
By incorporating the club’s colours throughout each of the four pieces, I wanted to convey a sense of unity and interconnectedness: the club’s mission of fostering inclusivity and camaraderie among its members and the wider Oakville community. When observing closely you will note that the backgrounds of the four mural panels connect to form a curling sheet with targets on each side. I took elements of the game or notable moments from the club and its history, such as the three founding members who started it all and weaved them into the lines of the curling sheet. The sweeping movements throughout the whole mural mimic the sense of flow and competitiveness of a real game. This unification of the technical aspects of the game, such as the playing field, and the culture of the curling club show the determination to build a community around a love for curling. The sportsmanship shown in a handshake after a game, two people of different ages and cultures learning something new together, and the quiet diligence of an icemaker all play a role in supporting the Oakville Curling Club values.
National Sports Trust Fund Donations (NSTF)
For those wishing to contribute, the OCC 2024 Capital Project / Mural Design Challenge project will remain open through November 2024 to accept tax-deductible donations (for amounts over $10.00). Your donations will be used to fund the OCC Mural Design Contest and future programs which foster community collaborations and enrich the Club environment.
In appreciation, donations who contribute at the following levels will have the option to have their names appear alongside the murals in the arena.
- 12 Foot: $150 & above
- 8 Foot: $250 & above
- 4 Foot: $500 & above
- Button: $1,000 & above
Donations will be accepted until the project reaches its target goal or the November closure date. Members are reminded that all donations are voluntary without any conditions, no benefit will accrue nor will not reduce any obligation due to the donation. We’d like to thank all donors in advance for their consideration with this initiative and for any contributions.
To donate, follow this link or scan the QR code. This will take you to the NSTF project description.
- Click the Donate Today
- On the subsequent page, select the Oakville Curling Club as the Organization Name. The Project Name and Number should automatically fill as follows.
- Enter required information to submit your donation. NOTE: Use the I wish to remain anonymous feature if you do not wish to have your name appear on this site or in the ice shred.
