Public art projects

We share City art projects and what's involved. We promote artists and their work.

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Call for public artists

You can read the current public art call for artists. We'll explain how to get project ...

Public art project process

We share an overview of how to do community-led art projects in Minneapolis.

Types of public art projects

We explain the types of public art projects and what you need to do for each one.

Public art applications

We explain what documents to submit to get your public art project approved.

Current City public art projects

Cedar Field Park art project

This public art project is part of the Cedar Field Park renovation.

City Hall art project

This project gives artists a chance to create new artworks or showcase existing ones.

New Nicollet Redevelopment art project

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

Owámniyomni art project

This project will create artworks honoring Owámniyomni.
A young woman with long black hair and an patterned blue blouse.
Hiawatha Lake underpass art project
A detail of a bridge railing with a loon and a sunset.
John Biggers seed art
A colorful sculpture etched with poetry.
Samatar Crossing art project

Completed art projects

Hiawatha Lake underpass

Public Service Building

Samatar Crossing

Other public art resources

Places to see public art and public art maps

Minneapolis self-guided public art tour

Art in the Hennepin County Libraries

Metro Transit and LRT Public Art

State of Minnesota’s Percent for Art Program map

Public art-related organizations

Airport Foundation MSP

Forecast

Percent for Art Program, Minnesota State Arts Board

Public Art Saint Paul

Public Art in Transit, Metro Transit