Call for public artists

In the call for artists we'll explain how to get project information and how to apply.

Northside Greenway art project

Partner

City of Minneapolis Public Works

Budget

$550,000

Status

Call for artists.

Details

The City invites artists and artist teams to apply for the Northside Greenway project. The four-mile Greenway route is from 44th Ave N. to 4th Ave N. on Humboldt Ave N. and Irving Ave N.

The Greenway will:

  • Go through six distinct neighborhoods
  • Connect to or be near five public schools
  • Pass through or be near nine parks
  • Cross several major roads and transportation routes in North Minneapolis

Dates and deadlines at a glance

  • August 26 - Review the posted questions and answers document
  • September 9, 4 p.m. - Deadline for the intent to apply form
  • September 14, 4 p.m. - Upload a completed application

 

Prepare to apply

Informational materials

Read the guidelines before you apply.

These instructions and guidelines explain how to apply for this public art project.

Read the Northside Greenway Application Guidelines

Review the materials from the August 18, 2026 informational meeting.

Steps to apply

Let us know you plan to apply

Fill out an Intent to Apply form online. 

We encourage you to fill out the Intent to Apply form as early as possible. When you do, you’ll get helpful updates about deadlines.

Submission deadline September 9, 4 p.m.

Complete the Intent to Apply form

 

Get help with your application

Springboard for the Arts is providing help to artists on Thursdays. You can either schedule a time or stop by during any of the drop-in sessions offered. Schedule a time by emailing Andy Sturdevant. 

Email Andy

Sessions

  • August 27, 1-3 p.m.
    Webber Park Library
    4440 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis
  • September 3, 1-3 p.m.
    Sammy's Avenue Eatery
    1101 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis 
  • September 10, 1-3 p.m.
    Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, Bethune Park
    1301 N 10th Ave, Minneapolis

Visit Springboard for the Arts webpage

Apply

Upload your completed application

Submission deadline September 14, 4 p.m.

Your completed application should also include:

Accommodations available

Handwritten, video or audio applications may be submitted upon request.

Contact us

Dudley Voigt

Arts and Cultural Affairs Department

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 510
Minneapolis, MN 55415