Applications for our public artist grants are due THIS SUNDAY Apps due by 11:59pm CDT, October 18 ⏰ Find support + inspo at bit.ly/GrantsFPA

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Applications are due THIS WEEKEND (October 18) for our public artist grants! bit.ly/GrantsFPA We support MN-based early- and mid-career artists who want to advance their artistic practice and contribute to public and civic life. Artists working across disciplines and media are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due THIS WEEKEND (October 18) for our public artist grants! bit.ly/GrantsFPA We support MN-based early- and mid-career artists who want to advance their artistic practice and contribute to public and civic life. Artists working across disciplines and media are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due in less than 2 weeks (Oct 18) for our public artist grants! Forecast grants support MN-based early- and mid-career artists looking to advance their work in public art. We fund self-initiated public art projects and research & development. Find support + inspo: bit.ly/GrantsFPA

🔔 info session at 11am CT *tomorrow* Saturday, Sept. 19 Register: bit.ly/919info Learn about our grants for MN-based artists, eligibility, application process, and what makes a strong proposal Find an info session recording: bit.ly/GrantsFPA Applications for our 2027 grants are due Oct. 18, 2026

Forecast Public Art@forecastpublicart.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🔔 Info session soon for artists applying for our grants for MN-based artists: Sat., Sept. 19 @ 11:00am CT: bit.ly/919info Learn about the grants, eligibility, application process, and what makes a strong proposal. Find a previous info session recording + more on our grants page: bit.ly/GrantsFPA

🔔 Info session soon for artists applying for our grants for MN-based artists: Sat., Sept. 19 @ 11:00am CT: bit.ly/919info Learn about the grants, eligibility, application process, and what makes a strong proposal. Find a previous info session recording + more on our grants page: bit.ly/GrantsFPA

One of our favorite MN State Fair traditions: the Joyful World Mural Park! This year, Destiny (Dez) Noel Bilges, Discover Dope Creative, Philli Irvin, and Reggie LeFlore will live-paint at the Fair from August 27 – September 7, amid the Mural Park collection on display.

🔔 Info session tomorrow for artists applying for our grants for MN-based artists: Weds, Aug 26 @ 6:00pm CT: bit.ly/826info Learn about the grants, eligibility, application process, and what makes a strong proposal. Find a previous info session recording + more on our grants page: bit.ly/GrantsFPA

Interested in our public artist grants? Join an info session: Aug 26 at 6pm CT bit.ly/826info Sept 19 at 11am CT bit.ly/919info Apps due Oct 18, 2026 Find support + inspo: bit.ly/GrantsFPA Forecast grants support MN-based early- and mid-career artists looking to advance their work in public art

Have an idea for how art can come alive in public, connect people, strengthen community, or shape civic life? We want to help you make it happen: bit.ly/GrantsFPA Our grants support early- & mid-career MN-based artists who want to work in public art Apply by Oct 18 Info sessions Aug 26 & Sept 19

🎉 The artists adding 4 new murals to The MN State Fair Joyful World Mural Park: 🌟 Discover Dope Creative 🌟 Philli Irvin 🌟 Destiny (Dez) Noel Bilges 🌟 Reggie LeFlore Celebrate this joyful world with us! Visit the Fair Aug 27 - Sep 7 to see the artists painting and enjoy the Mural Park collection

Cassandra Buck’s MNPAiR residency spanned THREE parks: Olmsted County Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo, Rochester Cascade Lake Park & Quarry Hill Nature Center “Creating these installations has been a meaningful way to connect with residents and celebrate the beauty of our shared natural spaces," she says.

MN Parks Artist in Residence: Cassandra Buck (2024–25)

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Lindsay Buck worked w/ 2 regional parks for her MNPAiR residency: Robert Ney and Two Inlets at Bdé Heháka - Omashkooz Zaaga’igaans Her goal: to connect both parks & highlight the central MN landscape's cultural significance The trail and mobile phone app she developed are free & open to the public

MN Parks Artist in Residence: Lindsay Buck (2024–25)

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As a previous artist-in-residence at Tettegouche State Park, Sam Zimmerman invites visitors to think about how they want to share their own stories, how they want to experience the park, and how they want to have a relationship with the park throughout their life:

MN Parks Artist in Residence: Sam Zimmerman (2024–25)

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"Art allows you to cross barriers," says John K Sterner. Hear John and his teammate Tamara Isfeld describe their MNPAiR residency—and creating an environment where park visitors kept returning—at Memorial Park in Granite Falls and Douglas County Lake Brophy Park near Alexandria, MN:

MN Parks Artists in Residence: Tamara Isfeld and John K Sterner (2024–25)

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We think it's incredible that artists Monica Rojas and Nicole Rojas-Oltmanns worked with 500 participants and collaborated with multiple groups in 30 events and workshops during their MNPAiR residency. Find out how they connected with the Lake Bemidji State Park community, staff, and park site:

MN Parks Artist in Residence: Monica Rojas and Nicole Rojas-Oltmanns (2024–25)

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Reminder—There's still time to register for Making It Public - Community Connections: bit.ly/MIPcstar26 • Register by June 12, 2026 • June 20, from 1:00 - 6:00pm • In-person • Snacks provided • FREE • Open to artists of all disciplines and experience levels. • Priority given to St Paul-based artists

Forecast Public Art@forecastpublicart.bsky.social · 5mo ago

📣 St Paul, MN artists: strengthen community engagement in your practice! bit.ly/MIPcstar26 FREE in-person interactive professional dev workshop for artists of all disciplines, experience levels June 20 Register by June 12 Register for Location Snacks! Funded by City of St Paul Cultural STAR program

📣 St Paul, MN artists: strengthen community engagement in your practice! bit.ly/MIPcstar26 FREE in-person interactive professional dev workshop for artists of all disciplines, experience levels June 20 Register by June 12 Register for Location Snacks! Funded by City of St Paul Cultural STAR program

Artist opportunity—3 permanent artworks at Westonka Library Info session + virtual site visit: June 4, 5–6:30pm CT Apply by 11:59pm CT, June 14 Open to mid-career and established individual artists & teams who live in Minnesota and the Native Nations that share the same geography

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With Hennepin County Library, we invite artists to apply for 3 public art commissions at Westonka Library. Apply by June 14, 2026.

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Artist opportunity reminder—the Minnesota State Fair and Forecast seek 4 muralists to add new murals to the Joyful World Mural Park for 2026. Apply by May 18: bit.ly/JoyfulMuralPark Stipend: $4,500 (includes materials) Artists must be 18+ and reside in Minnesota

📣 Opportunity—Washington DC artists & arts admins 2‑day workshop on commemorative public art and public memory work in the District bit.ly/MemoryMakersMonuments May 14–15 Free, in-person Trust for the National Mall, @opindc.bsky.social, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Forecast Public Art

Artist opportunity Reminder—The MN State Fair and Forecast seek 4 muralists to add new murals to the 2026 mural park. Info session Sat. April 25, 11am CT bit.ly/InfoJoyfulMural2026 $4,500 stipend (includes materials) Artists must be 18+ and reside in Minnesota Apply by May 18 bit.ly/JoyfulMuralPark

Watch MNPAiR artist JG Everest describe how he created site-specific sound & performance installations, and collaborated with other local artists, for his residency with Wild River State Park. MNPAiR united 3 state agencies, with 12 artists engaging 2,000+ visitors across 13 parks in 11 MN counties

MN Parks Artist in Residence: James Everest (2024–25)

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In a world trying to convince us we have less and are less, Ifrah Mansour invited us to seek refuge in nature and gather in joy, weaving, and beauty. Hear from the MNPAiR artist to find out about her residency at Dakota County Parks, where she shared time, fabric, spices and stories with community.

MN Parks Artist in Residence: Ifrah Mansour (2024–25)

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Artist opportunity—Minnesota-based artists: apply for 3 temporary, site-responsive public art commissions at the RiversEdge site in downtown Saint Paul: bit.ly/RiversEdgeArtistCall Apply by April 26, 11:59PM CDT Stipend for each of 3 selected artists/teams: $10,000

Artist opportunity—the Joyful World Mural Park is back! The MN State Fair and Forecast seek 4 muralists to add new murals to the 2026 mural park Apply by May 18: bit.ly/JoyfulMuralPark $4,500 stipend (includes materials) Artists must be 18+ and reside in MN Info session April 25 📸 Drew Arrieta

When artists are embedded in government, these unique collaborations lead to unique outcomes. “This was not a solo experience," a MNPAiR artist explains. 📸 1. Sam Zimmerman, Tettegouche State Park, Asin-badakide-ziibi Amik/Baptism River Beaver 2. Ifrah Mansour, Weaving Abundance, Dakota Cty Parks

🌟 $526K invested in MN economy 🌟 2K+ visitors engaged 🌟 70+ artist-led events 🌟 15 artworks installed 🌟 13 parks 🌟 12 artists 🌟 11 MN counties 🌟 4 seasons of activities 🌟 3 gov agencies 🌟 1 major goal: Creating Belonging in Minnesota parks Art deepened visitor connections to MN parks: bit.ly/mnpair

Welcome - MNPAiR

Minnesota Parks Artists-in-Residence (MNPAiR) is a Legacy Amendment success story—supporting Minnesota artists, strengthening public lands, and ensuring that parks belong to all Minnesotans. Browse ou...

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What's a state park artist-in-residence? In 2025, 12 artists engaged 2K+ visitors, strengthening belonging in 13 parks across 11 MN counties: youtu.be/oWVqz0qcnrE MNPAiR is a replicable Legacy Amendment success—supporting artists, strengthening public lands, and ensuring that parks belong to all

Minnesota Parks Artists-in-Residence (MNPAiR) sizzle reel

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To our MN community: we support you and are with you in solidarity. We want to support the courageous artists bearing witness to what is happening to Minnesotans. Because of you, history will not forget. We're offering 20 small $1,000 grants to MN-based artists & culture bearers who are documenting

In solidarity with our community, Forecast will be closed on Friday, January 23 to make space for care, connection, and community service. Our staff will be spending the day with neighbors, family, and friends in collective power. We will always stand up for the human and civil rights