Red Willow Park West Meadowview Project
Project Description
This opportunity called for Artists who could thoughtfully respond to the unique natural and cultural landscape of the new Red Willow Trail extension. Artists with lived Indigenous backgrounds in Treaty 6 territory or demonstrated experience working respectfully with Indigenous partners in Treaty 6 territory were encouraged to apply.
This project will bring thoughtful, interactive public art to shared pathways and natural spaces of this trail extension. The work will engage with the predetermined themes of traditionally and culturally significant plants, the historic Riverlot system and the notable white spruce, aiming to create meaningful experiences that connect trail users with the land, its history and the communities that steward it. By transforming parks and trails into immersive learning environments, this project is intended to invite visitors to reflect, discover and deepen their connection to nature while inspiring a shared commitment to protecting these vital spaces.
Timeline
This project is ongoing and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2027.
Artist Selection
We are pleased to announce the selection of Tiffany Shaw as the artist for the Red Willow Park West Meadowview Public Art Project.
Tiffany is a Métis artist, architect, and curator based in Alberta. Her approach is grounded in listening to the land and the perseverance of Indigenous women's artwork. Forming a cohesive narrative between past, present and future concepts, Shaw brings essential relational and reciprocal aspects into contemporary practice that reflects the hearts and minds of the groups she collaborates with.
Photo of Tiffany Shaw.
Selected through a competitive process, Shaw brings a deeply considered approach to the project's guiding themes, including traditionally and culturally-significant plants, the historic Riverlot system and the notable White Spruce. Her work reflects a strong sensitivity to place, interlacing ecological knowledge, cultural memory and contemporary artistic expression. Through this project, Shaw will develop work that invites reflection on the relationships between people, land and time, creating opportunities for dialogue, learning and shared understanding.
Opportunities to Participate
A critical component to the development of this public art is thoughtful engagement with the public who know about and use the space where this art will be installed. Several opportunities have been planned to allow the public to connect with the artist and share their knowledge, thoughts and experiences with her in order to deepen her understanding of the space and to enrich the meaning behind the art she will create.
Opportunities for participation include:
- International Children's Festival of the Arts - May 29 - June 1, 2026. Come and meet the artist, create a craft and complete a survey!
- Guided Trail Tours - These walks with be guided by local partners with knowledge on the specific themes of the walks, with the intent to educate and hear stories from participants so that the artist can take this knowledge back to inform her artwork.
- Roots (Plants) - June 23, 2026 from 2 - 5 p.m. at Lions Park Picnic Shelter (21 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue)
- Join community leaders Celina Loyer (Cree Métis) and Maureen Callihoo Ligtvoet (Michel First Nation) to talk about the region's flora and fauna, and their deep connections to the land.
- Register for this trail tour
- Comings and Goings (Transportation) - July 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Historic Riverlot Sites (4 Meadowview Drive)
- Join artist Tiffany Shaw as she learns from local knowledge holder Darrell Loyer (Métis), community leader Dr. Carolla Cunningham (Métis), and Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert's Public Programs & Heritage Sites Manager, Christina Hardie (Métis) as they share knowledge related to the history of this location, its relationship to the river and trails and the communities that connect through them.
- Register for this trail tour
- Roots (Plants) - June 23, 2026 from 2 - 5 p.m. at Lions Park Picnic Shelter (21 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue)
- Take the Survey! This 5-minute survey, facilitated by artist, Tiffany Shaw, will help her understand the existing public knowledge about the Red WIllow Park West Meadowview Trail area, including stories or features that matter most to the community, which will in turn shape the look and feel of the artwork. Your input will play an important role in shaping a piece that reflects the character and identity of the area.
More information
Learn more about participating in the project on Tiffany Shaw's websiteRelated Pages
Last edited: May 25, 2026