Forecast Public Art
https://forecastpublicart.org/
Forecast is a non-profit arts organization founded in 1978 by Jack Becker and other artists working in public space. Based in Saint Paul, MN and working both locally and nationally, Forecast connects artists with cities, institutions and communities to courageously tackle the vital issues of our time. Forecast partners with decision-makers and stakeholders on arts and cultural planning efforts, and support public artists with funding, training and opportunities to create partnerships and advance their public art careers. They also help others find, select, curate, fund and commission public artists.
Forecast emphasizes access for artists of color, indigenous artists, and groups that are traditionally excluded.
Below is one of 35 projects from Forecast’s Consulting Lookbook.
Sheridan Arts Spanish Dual Immersion School Murals
Artists: Greta McLain of GoodSpace Murals, and Drew Peterson
Photo by Michael Bellotti courtesy of Forecast Public Art
PARTNER: Sheridan Arts Spanish Dual Immersion School
LOCATION: Northeast Arts District, Minneapolis, MN
PROJECT: Forecast managed an Arts Learning Grant from MSAB, collaborating with GoodSpace Murals and Drew Peterson to design and create four massive community-driven murals, including student painting parties. The mural creation process was designed to strengthen school connections to their surroundings and the public art world, empowering their visual storytelling skills.
BUDGET: $96,000 (Funded by Minnesota State Arts Board Arts Learning Grant)