New Nicollet Redevelopment

This public art project is part of the New Nicollet Redevelopment.

Project details

Partner

Public Works

Budget

$300,000

Status

Design

About the project

 

The redevelopment seeks to connect and serve the people who will live on the former Kmart site. It will create new housing, businesses and green spaces in South Minneapolis.

The first phase will reconnect Nicollet Avenue, Cecil Newman Lane and Lake Street. This phase will result in new streets, a bridge, bikeway and pedestrian areas. 

In the fall of 2023, we posted a Call for Artists and formed an independent selection panel. This panel consisted of: 

  • Community members
  • Project staff
  • Creative professionals

The panel reviewed artist's applications and make their selection

See the artists and their work

They will conduct comprehensive research and community engagement. Their design will be informed by this work.

Learn more about the New Nicollet Redevelopment

Current activity

Get involved

The artists will be holding hands-on paper-cutting workshops this summer and fall. 

For workshop details or to learn more, contact:

Artists

  • Juliette Perine Myers
  • Artist Lori Green
A person wearing a hat and jewelry in front of a brightly colored abstract image
A person with long wavy black hair in front of an orange wall
Artist Juliette Perine Myers
Photo credit: Drew Arrieta		 Artist Lori Green
Photo credit: Debbie Cash

Artists design work

The sculpture will be a large bench with a mosaic canopy shaped like giant mushrooms or plants. It will offer shade and show patterns which create light and shadow. The bench is meant to be a place where people feel safe, connected, and curious. 

Paper-cut textile patterns made by community members will inspire the canopy design. Colorful mosaics will reflect the many cultures in South Minneapolis.  

Artistic tree-like structures with circular, patterned canopies casting intricate shadows. A person sits on a round bench that is part of the artwork.

Contact us

Kirstin Wiegmann

Community Planning & Economic Development

Email Kirstin Wiegmann

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Witt Siasoco

Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)

Email Witt Siasoco

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55401