The small town of Sussex is known for a few things — the dairy industry, covered bridges, the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta.
But it holds another moniker as well: the mural capital of Atlantic Canada. And one only has to go for a short walk down Main Street to see why.
Over 20 murals of all shapes and sizes adorn the facades of many buildings in downtown Sussex.
The movement to paint the murals began in 2005, as a tourism draw for the town. But the murals that were painted over 20 years ago are starting to peel, fade and, in some cases, crumble apart entirely.
Many of the murals around Sussex are showing their age, with peeling paint and crumbling surfaces. (Danielle McCreadie/CBC)
The town is currently in the midst of removing and replacing the old murals with new artwork, painted by renowned mural artists from around the world.
“They are beaten by the elements, rain, snow. And so at this point, unfortunately, they’re at a point where we can’t just touch them up. They do require new art or to be removed,” said Jill Wood, director of community services for the town of Sussex.
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