Coon Rapids Mural Project

Coon Rapids Mural Project

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College was recently awarded an arts learning grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board to bring a community mural to the Coon Rapids Campus. As a community-based project, the mural is intended to help tell the story of what community means to us.

For this project to be truly community based, it will require a lot of leadership – more than one artist can provide. So, we have developed a unique project component – to train student “mentees” who will help lead both the design and painting of the mural.

Join the Anoka-Ramsey Art Department, student "mentees" and Minneapolis-based, nationally recognized mural artist Greta McLain for a series of design workshops and help influence the 1,000 sq. ft mural to help reflect our diverse understanding of community.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

News

Aug. 28, 2020
Community Mural Unveiled at ARCC

March 13, 2020
Community-led Mural Takes Shape

Dec. 6, 2019
Community Mural Coming to ARCC

Nov. 5, 2019
Community members invited to design workshop for Minnesota State Arts Board funded mural at Anoka-Ramsey’s Coon Rapids Campus

Aug. 17, 2019
State grant funds community-themed mural at Anoka-Ramsey

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Contact

Art Department
Rachel Breen
(763) 433-1245

Address
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids Campus
11200 Mississippi Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433-3470

 

Important Links

Art Department
GoodSpace Murals - Artist Website
Greta McLain - MN Original Video
Minnesota State Arts Board

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