Verdun is buzzing with creative energy.

This year, a unifying artistic project is taking shape: the creation of a mural on the wall facing the schoolyard of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Elementary School, located on 5th Avenue.

Led by the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes PPO in partnership with the organization MU, the project seeks to transform a plain concrete wall into an inspiring and inclusive work of art.

The mural will be co-designed with students, teachers, and MU artists—renowned for their murals across Montreal. It will reflect the school’s core values: diversity, inclusion, respect, and local pride.

The goal is to create a stimulating environment for children while enhancing the urban landscape.

To bring this project to life, a fundraising campaign is currently active on the platform La Ruche Québec.

The goal is to raise $5,500 to cover design, production, and material costs.

So far, over 50% of the target has already been raised thanks to the generosity of citizens and local partners.

Donors will receive personalized thank-you notes and be invited to the mural’s unveiling, scheduled for fall 2025.