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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is partnering with Forecast Public Art to bring an exciting day of public art information to artists and city leaders. 

Are you interested in having pubic art in your community? Are you wondering how to involve artists in placemaking and public improvement projects?  The Northwest MN Arts Council in partnership with Forecast Public Art invite you to learn about the exciting field of public art and how you can get started with your own art projects. Forecast presenters will review recent national and international public art projects, and provide step – by – step information about the process of developing a public art project.  The workshops will also include a tour of local public art pieces and a panel discussion. This introductory workshop will provide you with opportunities to meet with others in your region that are interested in public art, connect you with resources as you explore public art possibilities, and provide inspiration to get your planning started!

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This workshop will be free in East Grand Forks at the Campbell Library!

Pre-registration is required.  Call Mara at 218-745-9111 or email mara@nwrdc.org

Public Art 101 Workshop at the Campbell Library, East Grand Forks, MN

September 27, 2010

9:00 – 9:30                 Introductions  (Pair and Share – best and worst public art, greatest challenge or greatest success)

9:30 – 10:00              Slideshow of Recent Projects

10:00 – 10:45            What can public art do for a community? (Exercise and Discussion) 

10:45 – 11:00            Break

11:00 – 12:00            How do I do a Public Art Project? *(Presentation and Q & A)

12:00 – 12:30            Lunch            

12:30 – 1:30              Public Art Tour

1:30 – 2:30                 Public Art Panel Discussion

2:30 – 2:45                 Break

2:45 – 4:00                 Grant Opportunities and application process

* Will address: Barriers, Budget – needing to scale back funding, Working with artists – keeping artists on time, contracting, ways to smooth out the process, discussion of best practices.

About Forecast Public Artworks:

Forecast Public Art

 

Forecast Public Art is a St. Paul-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen and advance the field of public art locally, nationally and internationally by expanding participation, supporting artists, informing audiences and assisting communities.


Forecast works towards its mission through three key programs:

  • Public Art Review is the world’s leading journal critically exploring contemporary public art. Created in 1989, the Review has grown from a black and white newspaper format with a few hundred readers to a glossy 100-page magazine with approximately 10,000 readers in all fifty states and twenty foreign countries.
  • Our grant program competitive grants each year to Minnesota artists. Grants range in size from $2,000 (for research and development) to $7,000 (for public projects).
  • Our consulting practice helps create public art by providing project management for community groups, organizations, government agencies, and individual artists seeking to enhance public space.

 

 

See the staff page to direct your questions to the correct person at the Northwest Regional Development Commission (NWRDC). 

NWRDC    115 South Main, Suite 1    Warren, MN  56762    218-745-6733

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