MNPAiR Cascade Park Community Art Project

Name: MNPAiR Cascade Park Community Art Project
Start: 2025-04-05T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-05T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Cascade Park Rochester Mn

Schedule

Sat Apr 05 2025 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Cascade Park Rochester Mn | Rochester, MN

Throughout the month of April, artist Cassandra Buck invites you to participate in an exciting opportunity to make art that inspires, and contribute to a public art installation at Cascade Park. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this is a chance to express yourself, connect with others, and leave a lasting mark on the community.
What to Expect:
Creative Workshops: Cassandra will guide you through a variety of art-making techniques, helping you bring your ideas to life. Paint, paper, colored pencils, yarn, canvas, photos and printmaking materials will all be available for attendees to utilize.
Inspiration & Expression: Whether you're creating for the first time or honing your skills, this is a welcoming space for personal expression.
Where: Lakeside Building at Cascade Park
Open to all ages and skill levels!
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of something special. Let your creativity flow and join us in transforming Cascade Park with your art!
Those who are unable to attend in person sessions will have an opportunity to include their work. More details forthcoming.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division, the Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Regional Parks, and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission are partnering with Forecast Public Art to launch MNPAiR, an Artist Residency in the Parks pilot in parks across Minnesota, with a cohort exploring community and belonging. The selected Minnesota-based artists-in-residence will research and engage with a park, trail or park system and its communities and then use that research to develop new work(s). Unlike traditional residency opportunities, this program focuses on how artists can serve as partners to and ambassadors for the parks and contribute not just art, but ideas.
The goal of the Minnesota Parks Artist-in-Residence Pilot Program is to enhance a sense of welcoming and belonging to park users. We hope that this pilot helps foster deeper community engagement and relationship-building in state and regional parks; improves access to Minnesota parks and trails; and increases collective appreciation for park uses, outdoor recreation, and natural resources, especially in underserved communities.