Goals

The goals for the public art project are:

• The goals for the public art project are:
• Enhance the underpass walls through a bright, bold and detailed public artwork.
• Create a welcoming and safe experience for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. 
• Design a community engagement process that:
  • Is open and welcoming.
  • Develops a deep understanding of and celebrate the uniqueness of this place.
  • Engages the regular users of this space in the design and creation of the artwork.
• Support connections:
  • The site as a gateway connection between the East and West Lake Street;
  • The site as connection of between people, places, and ideas, from the past, present and future. 

Artists

• Natchez Beaulieu
• Greta McLain
• Pablo Kalaka
• Daniela Bianchini

Artists work

They are southside public artists with a deep commitment to Minneapolis. They worked with residents, businesses and students to design and create the mural.

The artists have engaged students at these Minneapolis schools and organizations:  

• Minnesota Transitions Charter School
• Andersen United Middle School
• Hope Academy
• Center School
• Little Earth Native Youth Arts Collective
• Division of Indian Works
• South High School
• Migizi
• Semilla Center for Healing and Arts