Murals highlight goals of new Comprehensive Plan for Minneapolis park system and help address vandalism at tagging hotspots in the parks
The first of nine murals planned to highlight the nine goals of the new MPRB Comprehensive Plan and reduce vandalism is complete at the Lake Harriet Trolley Tunnel. Artist: Jacqui Rosenbush
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is excited to announce a public art project that will create nine new murals at park locations across Minneapolis this year!
This project was created to build awareness about Parks for All, the new MPRB Comprehensive Plan, and reduce the amount of tagging and vandalism in the park system. All mural concepts and sites were developed in collaboration with local artists and MPRB staff.
The first mural is complete at the Lake Harriet Trolley Tunnel (see above by artist Jacqui Rosenbush). More murals will be painted this summer and fall, stay tuned for updates.
Check out the Minneapolis Parks Mural Project Story Map to learn more about this project.
Murals and Artists
These artists are nationally and internationally renowned and all have local ties to Minneapolis. Each artist was paired with a site and a goal from Parks for All, the new MPRB Comprehensive Plan to represent in their mural.
Goal 1: Foster belonging and equity
Artist: Aaron Johnson-Ortiz
Location: Powderhorn Park restroom building
Goal 2: Steward a continuum of nature and recreation
Artist: Jacob Dwyer
Location: Franklin Steele Square park building
Goal 3: Provide core services with care
Artist: Melodee Strong
Location: Cleveland Park restroom building
Goal 4: Work from our strengths and determine our role in partnerships
Artist: Jacqui Rosenbush
Location: Lake Harriet trolley tunnel
Goal 5: Expand focus on health equity
Artist: Constanza Carballo
Location: Van Cleve Park pump house
Goal 6: Strengthen ecological connections
Artist: Thomasina TopBear
Location: Bde Maka Ska Parkway wall
Goal 7: Connect through communications and technology
Artist: Kao Lee Thao
Location: Boom Island river wall
Goal 8: Cultivate a thriving workforce
Artist: Rock Martinez
Location: Windom NE Park warming room
Goal 9: Operate a financially sustainable enterprise
Artist: Xena Goldman
Location: West River Parkway retaining wall