Paint The Train

Paint the Train Artistic competition started in 2018 as a partnership between the Arts Council of Surrey and the FVHRS  to bring artists together to celebrate Railway history in the Surrey area. Initially focusing on the heritage of the B.C. Electric Railway the scope has expanded over time.

Disruptions in life in 2020 (that COVID thing) meant we skipped that year, however we welcomed the Langley Arts Council to the party in 2021 to embrace more of the region as we also increased the scope of the subject topics. For 2023 and our fifth offering of Paint the Train, we welcome the Arts Council of New Westminster  to the team.  The scope now includes all rail based transportation since 1886 that has a direct connection to the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley.

The partnership is pausing in 2024 to consider new challenges and scope.  Check back later for results of the review.

2023

At the Water Tower – Gary Weston

Second place, 2D Painting

2022

Looking Back – Jenny Jia

First place, 2D Painting

2021

Early Morning Arrival Sullivan Station

Carla Maskall – Third place. 2D Painting

2019

Second Place - Passengers, Sarah Power

Passengers – Sara Power

Second place

2018

River Bend – Colin Pronger

First place

Paint the Train Committee

Produced with the Support of our Corporate Sponsors

A warm thank you to our corporate sponsors, without whose support this event would not be possible.