Anna Jane McIntyre was select through a public voting process hosted on the site of Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane. The artwork designed and presented by McIntyre is called “We!”

“The artwork created by Anna Jane McIntyre speaks to a genuine sense of welcoming and togetherness. It shows us that society is made up of a beautiful tapestry of cultures that should be celebrated,” says Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane. “I am excited to see the diversity of our campus community reflected in artwork that will greet students, staff, faculty, and visitors to our campus.”

The mural, to be located , symbolizes an opportunity to visibly illustrate the diversity of the Queen’s community and signal a future that is focused on celebration, healing, resilience, cultural diversity, and optimism. It is expected to measure approximately 23-meters x 8-meters (76-feet x 26 feet).

“I am absolutely thrilled to create a joyous public artwork celebrating the vital, historic and contemporary QTBIPOC presence at ” says McIntyre. “It is a profound honour to be of service. It will be a fabulous and important art adventure. Thank you so much for the opportunity!”

McIntyre will incorporate art that will be commissioned from collaborative workshops with Queen’s and Kingston community members into the original design. Workshops will be held in the fall and the illustration will be installed a short time later.