Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board votes to deaccession Pioneers monument in B.F. Nelson Park from public art collection
The Pioneers statue was created in 1936 and moved to B.F. Nelson Park in 2010 Next, staff will determine how to remove the artwork from the Minneapolis park system
Botanical art from Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden will be featured at Minneapolis Institute of Art exhibit
Ronda Dick. Quaking Aspen, Populus tremuloides, 2021. Watercolor. EL2026.13.29 A visual historical record of a selection of Minnesota-native flora found in the 18-acre Garden, the florilegium captures intimate details of […]
Research and community engagement on Pioneers monument in B.F. Nelson Park
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) have partnered since 2019 to research and conduct community engagement on the Pioneers monument in response to […]
Walks with Herbalists at North Mississippi Regional Park
New series organized by the park’s first-ever artist in residence! This July and August, join four different herbalists for a series of guided walks and other activities in the park. […]
Call for Artists: Design and create new artwork at Water Works to honor Owámniyomni
Four informational meetings planned in April, application due May 28 In partnership with the City of Minneapolis, artists are invited to apply to create a new artwork for the Mississippi […]
Call for Artists: Minnesota Parks Artist-in-Residence Pilot Program
Apply by July 21 to engage with park visitors and staff and create artworks at one of nine sites, including North Mississippi Regional Park The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks […]
Call for Artists: Five Public Art Opportunities for North Commons Park
City of Minneapolis Art in Public Places and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) invite artists to apply for five public art opportunities at North Commons Park City of […]
Explore Minneapolis’ amazing public art collection with revamped online tours
Interactive online maps updated with new art and redesigned for easier use to help showcase Minneapolis’ impressive collection of unique public art The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and […]
New mural planned at rebuilt Bde Maka Ska Pavilion
Agreement between MPRB, Native American Community Development Institute, and Hennepin Theatre Trust paves way for new mural coming this year A new mural will be created this fall at the […]
Major public art project brings nine new murals to parks across Minneapolis this year
Murals highlight goals of new Comprehensive Plan for Minneapolis park system and help address vandalism at tagging hotspots in the parks The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is excited […]
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