Paul Johnson visits sixth graders for project funded by LRAC
Students pose with Pelican Rapids artist Paul Johnson after learning about his process when designing and making a new mural.
On January 4th, 2022, students at Viking Elementary were able to meet Paul Johnson, a mural artist hailing from their town of Pelican Rapids. His presentation, which focused on designing and implementing public art, was the official kick-off for an artistic endeavor recently funded by one of LRAC’s Legacy Grants.
A Collaborative Effort for Future Public Mural in Pelican Rapids
Thanks to a Legacy Grant of $9,950 awarded to the City of Pelican Rapids in November of 2021, the sixth grade students at Viking Elementary School were able to experience a unique, one-day workshop with Midwest mural artist, Paul Johnson. The goal of this workshop was to introduce the students to mural making and public art in preparation for designing a community mural.
“We are so thankful for the LRAC!”
-Kate Martinez, Pelican Rapids
The mural, themed around the journey of Pelican Rapids as a community, will feature butterflies that represent their diverse population, highlighted within nature’s surroundings. It is set to be installed on a prominent building on main street, downtown Pelican Rapids at the entrance to their city park system.
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply for Our Spring Round of Legacy Grants!
Opportunities like this are just one of the many benefits provided by our Legacy Grants. Funding for these grant rounds comes from the Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. The purpose of this fund is to increase Arts Access, Arts Learning and Arts Cultural Heritage opportunities for all Minnesotans.
Submissions for our Spring Legacy Grant round are currently OPEN for Individuals, Organizations, and Local Governments. Online applications are to remain open for all grant categories until March 3, 2022, at 5:00pm.
Guidelines for eligibility for each category can be found on our website. Please contact us at (888) 735-9622, lrac4@lracgrants.com, or visit us in the office at 133 S Mill St, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 if you have questions or need assistance with your application.
