Chapter Events
Upcoming CM Opportunity!
Minneapolis Midtown Greenway Area Public Art Tour Ride
Friday, June 7, 2024
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT
Minneapolis, MN, United States
CM | 3.50
OVERVIEW
Attendees learn a ton about public art while biking scenic locations in Minneapolis. Start and end at Longfellow Grill 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406. On-street parking available nearby. The tour will be led by Greg Ingraham, a local artist and landscape architect. We will start with an overview of the Minneapolis Public Art Programs. View public art adjacent to and along the Midtown Greenway. This will be a leisurely 10-12 mile ride taking 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Consider staying for an after-ride beverage/food at Longfellow Grill.
Learning Outcomes:
- How a successful public art program and process works.
- Experience below-grade regional bikeway
- Learn how public art can be designed to be sustainable and durable.
- See how public art works in the field and how it can help create and reflect a sense of place.
SPEAKER
Greg Ingraham
Invited Speaker
Greg Ingraham of ingrahamartworks.com is a local artist, former AICP planner, landscape architect and self professed “bike weenie”. His public art focuses on functional items such as benches, bicycle racks, way-finding and gateways.Read More
CONTACT INFO
Patrick Boylan, Patrick.boylan@metc.state.mn.us
Space is Limited- Registration is Required!
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