Events
November 6, 2025
Help Paint a Mural, Then See It Unveiled!
A New Public Mural is Coming to Yonge + St. Clair
A brand new community-led mural by artist Rob Anderson is coming to Yonge + St. Clair this fall! Paint a tile of the mural between November 24-27th, and see the completed piece on November 28th.
Sponsored by the Consulate General of Hungary – Toronto and in partnership with the Yonge + St. Clair BIA this work celebrates the cultural exchange between Hungary and Canada, and the mosaic of international communities that make Toronto a vibrant and welcoming city.
RSVP and Paint Your Own Piece of the Community Mural
The artist is hosting 30-minute paint workshops so you can colour your own tile which will be assembled into a larger community-created artwork at the end of the event.
Community Art Pop-Up: Monday November 24 to Thursday November 27, 2025
11AM-1PM & 3PM-6PM, Daily
📍 55 St. Clair West, Main Lobby
RSVP for a 30-minute timeslot to colour a tile from the artist’s design – each participant’s tile will join others to form a collaborative mosaic celebrating neighbourhood creativity. The artist will guide participants to create their artworks.
Light refreshments will be provided. Free to attend.
Walk-ins may be welcome depending on capacity.
Mural Unveiling – Friday, November 28, 2025
5PM – 6PM
📍 55 St. Clair West, Main Lobby
RSVP for the official unveiling of Rob Anderson’s new mural, featuring the fully assembled community artwork and enjoy complimentary Hungarian snacks and beverages.
🎟️ If you’d like to participate at either of these events, RSVP here:
Accessibility
The host location (55 St. Clair W) is an accessible site. Seating is limited but available. Materials will be provided for guest participation.
About the Artist
Rob Anderson is a Hungarian-American visual artist born in New York City and based in Budapest. Known for his bold “pop-renaissance” style that merges classical storytelling with street art energy, he creates murals, paintings, and interactive experiences that celebrate creativity as a bridge between people, cultures, and imagination. His recent collaborations include projects with the Szépművészeti Múzeum, the New York Liszt Institute, and LEGO Hungary.
Inspiration, Concept and Artist Statement for the Interactive Art Mural:
“Creativity to me is a channel to share the world of my imagination in hopes to inspire others. My mural work invites people to participate by leaving their mark of color. To me, artwork feels complete when it is also lived through others. I want to honor the creator in all of us, and together we can create spaces of connection and celebration.”
“My connection to my Hungarian roots has influenced a style I call “Pop-Renaissance.” Typically, I combine Hungarian Folk motifs with the geometric, bold, pop style of my NYC upbringing. For this project, I aim to explore connective illustrations that unite Hungarian symbols of history with Canadian symbols of openness and nature. The tone will be bold, positive, and inclusive. “Pop-Renaissance” will depict a fusion of tradition and modernity. The colors will be bright primary’s with clean structured compositions, and the interactive areas will invite community participation through the gesture of coloring together.
“When I think about my Hungarian grandparents’ journey, I think of their courage met with a special kindness. I want this project to transform a difficult history into a symbol of optimism. This is proof that compassion between nations can create art, hope, and new beginnings.”
To see Rob’s works visit: robanderson.art
RSVP to paint a tile of this community mural. Link.
A special thanks to our site and event partners:
Rob Anderson, Artist
Brought to you by the Yonge + St. Clair BIA. Bringing the neighbourhood together.
