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Dark Dingy Underpass Mural

Monica Ila

Interactive mural created by local artists Caitlind r.c. Brown and Monica Ila for the Ramsay Community Association. The Dark Dingy Underpass mural and website connects secrets and stories submitted to the artists by neighbours from Ramsay and Inglewood.

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This mural and interactive website archives the Secret Stories of Ramsay, as interpreted by local artists Monica Ila & Caitlind r.c. Brown. Every creature, house, and object in the dark & dingy underpass mural is tied to a story from Ramsay or Inglewood in Calgary/Mohkinsstsis. Beloved wildlife, historic landmarks and local icons are woven together by a rainbow of belonging.

Ramsay is full of secrets – dark, mysterious and joyful. You're invited to explore the stories that connect us, in the words of the neighbours who shared them. The grassroots “Dark Dingy Underpass” mural project was developed by the artists, Kolja Vainstein, Ramsay Community Association and made possible thanks to our generous funders and over 150+ volunteers.

Read the stories at darkdingyunderpass.com.

This mural and interactive website archives the Secret Stories of Ramsay, as interpreted by local artists Monica Ila & Caitlind r.c. Brown. Every creature, house, and object in the dark & dingy underpass mural is tied to a story from Ramsay or Inglewood in Calgary/Mohkinsstsis. Beloved wildlife, historic landmarks and local icons are woven together by a rainbow of belonging.

Ramsay is full of secrets – dark, mysterious and joyful. You're invited to explore the stories that connect us, in the words of the neighbours who shared them. The grassroots “Dark Dingy Underpass” mural project was developed by the artists, Kolja Vainstein, Ramsay Community Association and made possible thanks to our generous funders and over 150+ volunteers.

Read the stories at darkdingyunderpass.com.

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Type
Mural
Date
2024(Install)
Creators
Monica Ila(Artist)
Caitlind r.c. Brown(Artist)
Interest Holders
Kolja Vainstein(Community Partner, Funder)
Calgary Arts Development(Funder)
Ramsay Community Association(Community Partner, Funder)
The City of Calgary(Funder)
Calgary Foundation(Funder)
Inglewood BIA(Funder)
ActivateYYC(Funder)
Parks Foundation Calgary(Funder)
Cold Garden(Community Partner)
Rosso(Community Partner)

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12 Street Train UnderpassAlberta, CA T2G 5J3
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12 Street Train Underpass

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Last updated: January 30th, 2026

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