From projectors, to grids, to eyeballing it, there are so many ways to begin a mural! We’d like to thank our friends at @columbiabasintrust for supplying @nelsonanddistrictartscouncil with a projector suited to our large-scale needs, as well as providing us with funding for the festival’s many other needs. #basinlife 🎨: @ankh_one @nicoleboyceartist

We are thrilled to release the first of many performances from #nimf2021 ! First up we have this gem from Tahini Dreams in front of @cassiesuche ‘s mural “Vanishing Point”. “Captivating vocals and deceptively simple guitar carry the tales from the brain of the teller to the ears of the listener. Tahini Dreams has grown from mind of @i.am.kern and become a vehicle for her to create and share, release and processes, make jokes and relate. " #nelsonbc #kootenaylife #muralfest #nelsonmuralfest #bcisbeautiful #bcmusic #explorebc #streetart #streetarteverywhere

One of the backbones of our livestream was the amazing video work by @carlo_alcos and @ava.creative Carlo filmed some of our local acts, including Zaynab Mohammed’s (pictured) gorgeous musical piece in front of @colemanwebs mural. Anandi filmed many acts for us in Vancouver, including @ujjygang (pictured). Huge props to both these videographers for their incredible work this summer! PS: if you missed the stream we will be posting many of these videos online throughout the next year! 📸 1: @simekang 📸 2: @thedellakit

FLASH GIVEAWAY ALERT! 😋🧊🍭 CLOSED 08/27/21 We are giving away some summer treats to end off the festival season! Five lucky winners will win 2 delicious pops by @frozengrovepops You can stop by this mural by @ankh_one and @nicoleboyceartist on your way to pick up your winnings! To enter: •Follow @nelsoninternationalmuralfest •Like this post •Tag a friend (or a few!) •Share to your stories and tag us for 5 bonus entries Giveaway opens Thursday August 26 and closes Friday August 27 at 10pm. Winners must be able to pick up their prize at the market in Nelson BC on Saturday, August 28. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.

“Metamorphosis” @ankh_one and @nicoleboyceartist have left Cottonwood Falls with a stunning view. Next time you stop by the market or the park be sure to head around the back of Cottonwood Autobody to take this mural in! We’d like to shower some gratitude on @cityofnelson for funding our mural endeavours and making all of this possible.

That’s a wrap on “Metamorphosis”! Thank you @ankh_one and @nicoleboyceartist for this gorgeous piece! By sure to drop by to take in the layers of this beauty 👏

We want to take a moment to thank the team that brings you the murals, the music, the dancing, and everything else that we do at Nelson International Mural Festival. We couldn’t pull this festival off with out every single member of this team and we are so grateful to have each one of them on board 🙏 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• @mssydblack - Mural Festival Founder @ambersantosart - Mural Curator & Mural Festival Co-Founder @thedellakit - Music Curator & Mural Festival Co-Founder @sonarynadamas - Marketing Coordinator @nicemarmotpr - PR Coordinator @goodguybrii - Mural Coordinator Zakir Shaikh - Techincal Assistant @sperellss - Artist Liasion @daveronaldmusic - Technical Director @simekang - Marketing Assistant @adhamshaikh - Festival Technician Avi Phillips - Technical Assistant @stefiasaurusrex - Mural Assistant

Check out the NIMF livestream crew dance along with @dance_your_fire! We loved the interactive video Madelaine made for the festival, such a great way to get people moving behind their screens 🙌

@ankh_one has been painting a mural behind Cottonwood Autobody for the last week. He has brought along an original art pieces and some prints to sell! Details on his IG : @ankh_one Remember to catch our livestream tonight, starting at 5pm! #nelsonbc #kootenaylife #kootenays #bcisbeautiful #artofinstagram #supportartist #artforsale #findingawesome

Our second night of streaming kicks off at 5pm! We’ve filled the rest of the day with workshops and scavenger hunts for everyone 🎉 Catch these acts tonight: @sargeantandcomrade @peternotsowhite @tsimka_martin @thunderbirdkwe @dance_your_fire @ako.si.kaya @llawrenceb @theorangebridgedance @nocaproject @oldsoulrebelmusic @feel.the.all @xhalidaa @deafinitelydope @khingzotow @ujjygang @wearetrpp @kapokrhymeswell @neastonefox @juniat35 @quarterback_bby @djoshow

Come have a sneak peek at what goes on behind the scenes during Nelson International Mural Festival! #nimfmovesme #nimf2021 #nelsonbc

NIMF starts tonight🎉🎉🎉 Get ready to tune in on Facebook Live, Twitch, or YouTube! Physical maps of the murals are now available at a variety of businesses in town, including @visitnelsonbc Performing tonight: @okanmusicacuba @moontricks_music @wyattclouis @i.am.kern @sijii_ @talelmcbriarmusic @blkft6 @quanahstyle @softieshan @kin_balam @teongibbs100 @donnadada @davidmorinmusic @scenere0 @janellelapointe and more! Hosted by @chelseadejohnson and @missmondayblues ❤️ Live A.S.L. interpretation by Lisz Keallen 🤟