The restored Indian Motorcycle mural (photo by Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)

By Liam Verster

Mural Restoration

Three murals in downtown Vernon restored over the summer

Nov 17, 2025 | 3:24 PM

Some of the art that adorns the walls in downtown Vernon were restored over the summer months.

The Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) said the Indian Motorcycle, Geisha, and Okanagan Lake murals were restored over the summer months as part of a “long-standing commitment to public art and cultural vibrancy of the city’s core.”

The restored Indian Motorcycle mural (photo courtesy of the DVA)

The restored Geisha mural (photo courtesy of the DVA)

The restored Okanagan Lake mural (photo courtesy of the DVA)

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The restoration work was done by James Postill, a Vernon-based, nationally recognized muralist and Red Seal painter. The DVA said the restoration, done in collaboration with the agency, “breathe new life into the works” and helped “ensure each of these pieces retained its original detail, intent, and cultural significance.”

The restoration projects aligned with the DVA’s 2024-27 Strategic Plan’s goals of public space management, heritage preservation, and downtown beautification.

“These restorations are part of the DVA’s ongoing effort to care for the unique features that make our downtown stand out,” Keelan Murtagh, executive director of the DVA, said.

“It’s not just about paint on walls—it’s about maintaining a sense of place. These murals connect us to the stories and people that have shaped Vernon and Canada as a whole, and we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping that connection visible.”

The downtown mural project was originally launched over 20 years ago by artist and project manager, Michelle Loughery, which the DVA said “laid the groundwork for what has become a widely appreciated and enduring feature of Vernon’s downtown.”