The City of Lethbridge is reviewing contracts tied to public art in Galt Gardens after learning that the artist who created one of the pieces faces serious criminal charges. In a statement released May 24, 2026, the city said it is looking at all relevant contracts and available information to decide what happens next.
The statement said city officials are aware of the charges and that their thoughts are with those affected. The city also asked residents for patience while the review continues.
Andrew Brian Davies, also known as Andy Davies, has been charged by police with one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference of a person under 16. The charges relate to an alleged April 19, 2026 incident involving a 15-year-old girl at a party on Lethbridge’s south side.
Davies created How Can I Miss You If You Never Go Away, which was installed in Galt Gardens in September 2007. The piece was commissioned for $54,000 as part of downtown revitalization efforts.
The artwork remains part of the city’s public art collection while the review goes on. The city has not said when it expects to finish its review.
