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Overview

This pilot is now recognized as a first-of-its-kind cross-agency model in the U.S., demonstrating what becomes possible when state, regional, and local park systems invest in creativity as a public good.

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Key Takeaways

Park Partner Perspectives

Reflections from our partners at each MNPAiR park agency: Renee Mattson (Greater MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission), Lars Erdahl (Minnesota DNR Parks and Trails), and Ellie Hohulin (Metropolitan Regional Parks).

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Program Impacts

Measuring impacts in Minnesota's first parks artist-in-residence program.

The pilot program’s goal was to amplify belonging and welcoming in parks, and demonstrated how sustained artist residencies can strengthen community relationships with public lands and park systems.

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Toolkit

Resources for making connections and working creatively in park systems.

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About

Learn about and connect with the partner agencies.

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Image: MNPAiR artist JG Everest held Sound Gardens at Wild River State Park, including this winter event. Photo courtesy the artist.