Nov 10th, 2026

Ottawa artist Claudia Salguero unveils 100th mural with Regina Towers tenants

Ottawa artist Claudia Salguero unveiled her 100th mural  at Ottawa Community Housing’s Regina Towers, marking a career milestone with the tenants who helped bring the artwork to life.

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OTTAWA, ON – November 10, 2026 – Ottawa artist Claudia Salguero unveiled her 100th mural today at Ottawa Community Housing’s (OCH) Regina Towers, marking a career milestone with the tenants who helped bring the artwork to life.

Called The Inspired Garden, the mural is Salguero’s 25th created with OCH communities. It celebrates the building’s community garden, where tenants grow fresh produce, connect with neighbours and support community food programs.

The project began with tenants, who applied for funding through OCH’s Community Capital Fund in 2024. After receiving approval in 2025, residents participated in painting workshops led by Salguero, contributing directly to the artwork while sharing stories and connecting with neighbours.

For Salguero, who has worked with OCH tenants and community developers for more than a decade, the unveiling represents both a personal milestone and a celebration of community-engaged art.

The unveiling also highlighted $379,000 in recent common-area improvements at Regina Towers through OCH’s Welcome Home Program, including renewed flooring, lobbies, mailboxes and stairwells.

Completed through OCH’s Welcome Home program, the improvements were informed by tenant feedback and the expertise of OCH staff.

QUOTES

“I think this mural was a wonderful way for tenants to come together, paint and share their excitement about gardening.”

Lynn Riopelle, Regina Towers tenant

“Working with OCH tenants has been a truly transformative experience. I have witnessed creativity, mutual respect and genuine care flourish through the process of creating art together. I am deeply honoured and grateful for the trust placed in my work and in the power of community-engaged art.”

Claudia Salguero, Mural Artist

“Community spaces are about more than buildings. They’re about the people who live there and the connections they make. This mural is a wonderful example of what happens when tenants have opportunities to share their ideas, work together, and take pride in their community. Claudia has helped bring those ideas to life in a way that will be enjoyed for years to come.”

Alain Cadieux, Vice-President, Tenant Experience and Quality Assurance, Ottawa

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About Ottawa Community Housing

Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) offers approximately 16,000 homes to over 33,000 tenants, including seniors, families, individuals, and people with disabilities. These homes are located in various communities throughout Ottawa and house a diverse population with different languages, cultures, and ethnicities. OCH is Ottawa’s primary community housing provider, managing two-thirds of the city’s housing portfolio and ranking as the second largest in Ontario. In 2026, OCH earned recognition for the ninth consecutive year as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers.

The Corporation operates at arm’s length from the City of Ottawa, our sole shareholder. OCH collaborates with nearly 100 community and private sector partners to serve and support OCH residents. The OCH portfolio includes a majority of social housing rentals (deep affordability) and affordable housing (below-average market rent).www.och-lco.ca

Media Contact

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

Jennifer McIntosh

Communications Specialist

Ottawa Community Housing

jennifer.mcintosh@och.ca | 613-914-9953

QUICK FACTS

• The Inspired Garden marks Claudia Salguero’s 100th mural and her 25th created with OCH communities.
• Regina Towers tenants applied for funding through OCH’s Community Capital Fund in 2024, which was approved in 2025.
• Regina Towers was built in 1973 and is home to approximately 250 residents.
• OCH recently completed $379,000 in common-area improvements at Regina Towers through its Welcome Home Program.
• Claudia created the city’s tallest murals – Wisdom and Transformation