Dreamdoodle painted a traffic signal box in Liberty Village for StreetARToronto’s Outside the Box program in 2025, and filled it with raccoons living their best Toronto life.
Watch the timelapse, see what’s on the box, and find out how the program works.
![[VERIFY against the photo] Raccoon traffic signal box painted by Celia Pang of Dreamdoodle in Liberty Village, Toronto, for Outside the Box 2025.](https://www.thedreamdoodle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_4808-lowres-768x1024.jpg)
At a glance
- Program
- StreetARToronto Outside the Box 2025, a City of Toronto program.
- Where
- Liberty Village, Toronto.
- Surface
- A traffic signal box, painted by hand.
- On the box
- Raccoons, a TTC streetcar, the CN Tower, a sunset by the lake, and late-night burgers.
- Thanks to
- StreetARToronto and OTB Murals.
What’s on the box
Raccoons are part of everyday life in Toronto, so they were the obvious stars. I wanted the box to be a fun statement about living in this city.
The idea started with a line about Toronto life: chasing sunsets by the lake, grabbing late-night burgers at a 24/7 diner, and riding the streetcar. That’s what the raccoons are up to on the box. And yes, the typos in the tag are on purpose.
![[VERIFY against the photo] Close-up of the Dreamdoodle Outside the Box 2025 traffic signal box in Liberty Village.](https://www.thedreamdoodle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8278-lowres-768x1024.jpg)
Watch the timelapse
The whole box, sped up, from the first line to the last raccoon.
Painting in Liberty Village
Painting on the street meant meeting the locals in Liberty Village and spreading some raccoon love while the box came together.
About Outside the Box
Outside the Box is a City of Toronto program, run through StreetARToronto (StART), that invites local artists to paint traffic signal boxes by hand or cover them in printed designs. More than 600 boxes have been decorated since 2013. The program aims to make streets more enjoyable to walk, cycle, and drive, reflect the character of each neighbourhood, and help deter vandalism.
Read about Outside the Box on the City of Toronto website
- Program
- StreetARToronto, City of Toronto
- Partner
- OTB Murals
- Artist
- Celia Pang, Dreamdoodle
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Questions about the Outside the Box box
What is the StreetARToronto Outside the Box program?
Outside the Box is a City of Toronto program, run through StreetARToronto, that invites local artists to paint traffic signal boxes or cover them in printed designs. More than 600 boxes have been decorated since 2013.
Where is the Dreamdoodle raccoon box?
It’s in Liberty Village in Toronto. I painted it in 2025 as part of the Outside the Box program.
Why raccoons?
Raccoons are part of everyday life in Toronto. I wanted the box to be a fun statement about living in this city, from streetcar rides to late-night burgers.
Can I hire you to paint a mural?
Yes. I paint custom murals for offices, shops, and homes across the Greater Toronto Area. Send the details through my contact page and I’ll reply with questions or a quote.
Want a wall, window, or box like this for your shop or office? I paint custom murals across the Greater Toronto Area.