Discover Grand Forks Public Art

Just as your new homes in Grand Forks ND don’t look complete until you’ve hung some art on the walls, a city is never complete without some public art to offer that same finishing touch. Not only does it add to the beauty and appeal of the city, but it pays homage to the city’s history, culture, and more. Grand Forks is home to more than 165 public art pieces, ranging from murals to sculptures, so next time you’re out and about, be sure to check out some of these unique pieces.

Pillsbury Park is home to multiple works that reference the city’s history. Dancer and Player by John Colle Rogers are two metal sculptures that show the eternal return of art inspiring art as the banjo player inspires the dancer who inspires the player. As well as an inspiring study on the wonder of art, the figures reference the area’s history with a railroad wheel and hammer for the banjo, a rail-worker’s lamp for the head of the dancer, and both with bodies made of grain elevators and tractor wheels.

Cora by Micah McHugh watches the two figures, while also representing the fact that North Dakota is the largest honey producer in the US. The honeycomb-shaped figure symbolizes the interconnectedness of life and the harmony found in nature. It also pays homage to the 1912 Votes for Women’s League gathering in Grand Forks, which spearheaded women’s rights in North Dakota. While you’re at Pillsbury Park, don’t miss the School of Fish by Adam Kemp, as well.

Over the years, downtowns across the country have worked to bring new life back into them, often with charming city-themed murals. Grand Forks is no different and in 2022 in Town Square, the Grand Forks Mural by the Three Brushketeers (Becca Cruger, Jamie Sebby, and Senta Grzadzielewski) was created to serve as a landmark while also promoting all that makes our region special.

A more abstract, yet still representational mural can be found at 116 South Third Street. The Wheatfield Mural by Chad Caya and Casey Opstad makes the use of pixels, in the style of Pointilism, to create an image that looks like colorful squares up close, but when seen from further away, the squares come together to represent the wheat fields, blue skies and clouds that are a significant part of the area’s agricultural economy.

Finally, the Dance of the Loon by Cynthia Wildes is located at Kittson Avenue and North Third Street. As the male loon dances for the female, if she chooses him, they mate for life. This sculpture was bought by the city to represent the enduring strength of the city after surviving the historic Flood of 1997.

The city’s dedication to include so many public works of art adds to the appeal of life here. If you’re in the market for new homes in Grand Forks ND, contact us today to help you find your own slice of beauty in this welcoming city.

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