RECONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH A SHARED LOVE OF THE ARTS
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The Marquette Public Art Commission (MPAC)invited artists, community members, and organizations to apply to design and paint text-inspired, site-specific artworks on the surface of the Holly Greer Bike Path in Marquette.
Call for mural artists – After four years of enjoyment, our murals are now faded. Local artists are invited to reimagine the five original words. Selected artists will receive $300 and all supplies necessary. Murals will be painted during Art Week (June 24-29)
The recent call for artists produced many wonderful submissions; however, no artist applied for “GRATITUDE”. MPAC now invites applications specifically for the word: GRATITUDE located at the south side of the Marquette Commons
We are collecting stories and photos from our community about how the project has contributed to Marquette, what the words inspire within you, and your favorite photos of these murals that many encounter every day!
A temporary public art installation featuring a series of motivational words along the City of Marquette multi-use trail, all designed and painted by various local artists and groups in two phases (2020, 2023). Third phase coming 2024, Call for Artists is LIVE
The “Words to Live and Bike By” project began during the summer and was executed in the fall of 2020 amidst the COVID pandemic. It aimed to uplift spirits and promote positivity within the community. MPAC sought to engage community members and organizations safely during the pandemic.
Discover more Public Art projects and our City of Marquette Public Art Commission here: https://www.mqtcompass.com/publicart/
Use our Public Art Directory to discover the outdoor sculptures, murals, windows, monuments and memorials within the City limits. All locations can be viewed from the street, sidewalk or other public locations. Look through the directory or visit our Outdoor Public Art Map to find out what’s near you.
Explore the galleries of Marquette using Marquette First Thursdays Art Walk to chart your course.