Saint John Fights Back Against Rising Graffiti: “Everything We Do Matters”

Barry Ogden March 11, 2026 2:30 pm Last Updated on March 11, 2026 2:30 pm

Recently there has been more graffiti in our city.We took a lot of it down,some is tagging but there has been a lot of racism and the targeting of individuals.

We went through alot of this a few years ago and got it all down.You have to act right away.

We paint over cement with grey paint or power wash and sometimes like in this picture Abi Reinhart of Divine Studios (thank you Abi) painted a beautiful mural.We have had hundreds of artists and high school art students help us.You can report this vandalism as it’s against the law.

Please help us stop this or take it down yourself.

We created 240 murals.

We all can make Saint John Better and everything we do matters ! I wish we could get all landlords to paint their buildings.

Marigolds and Murals

Love Saint John!

Barry Ogden

Barry Ogden is a well‑known community leader and champion of local heritage in Saint John, New Brunswick. With decades of dedication to public projects and neighborhood revitalization, Barry’s work has left a lasting impact. He is best known for his enthusiastic efforts to preserve the city’s history, promote youth sports, and foster a strong sense of community pride. Through his leadership, many local initiatives have come to life, bringing people together and making Saint John an even better place to call home.

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