When Victor Gruen was planning the construction of Southdale Center, he followed a habit popular among modernist architects and contacted a...
Public Art
Discover the Delights of Public Art in Edina
Explore statues around Edina and Minnesota with tried-and-true routes. Edina is full of hidden delights, even when those gems are giant statues that...
Hit the Road To Discover Art Around Minnesota
The Ultimate Road Trip Adventure: The Quest for the Largest (Fill In the Blank Here) Ever since COVID-19, my family has had an obsession with...
Winning Designs From Edina’s Utility Box Art Competition
Utility boxes get a facelift. The end game for Edina’s Utility Box Art Competition was simple—beautify five big unattractive metal boxes. Mission...
Learn the Joy of Reading
For many of us, the first books we read—or had read to us—were nursery rhymes. But at the Edina Library, Humpty Dumpty is the one reading. Behind...
The Edina Community Foundation and a Lasting Legacy
Dick Crockett, longtime executive director of the Edina Community Foundation, offers reflections upon his retirement. This past March, a familiar...
Creating Place Out of Space with Public Art
The Airport Foundation MSP’s art program invites travelers to pause. When you arrive at the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport, you’re...
“Slapshot” Embodies the Spirit of the Game
Slapshot, a steel sculpture by Minnesota artist Judd Nelson, stands across the driveway from Braemar Arena’s front doors, welcoming all players and...
Pinecone
Sculpture created by Marcia McEachron in 2008. The pinecone is an iconic symbol of Minnesota: These woody, seed-filled cones are where our...
Heritage of Edina
Public art created by Katherine Nash. The conglomeration of metal shapes on the north lawn of the Edina Library on Grandview Avenue is more than a...
Seeds of Change
Last summer’s local art installation focused on racial justice and inclusion. In an effort to ignite conversations about race and bring awareness to...
Citizen of Edina
Edina Community Foundation spotlights noteworthy residents. Nick Legeros is an Edina sculptor whose work sets a high standard for public art in our...
‘Better Together’: Community Collaborates on Public Art Project
Collaborative effort brings new sculpture to Centennial Lakes Park. When Cornelia Elementary art teacher Shannon Steven was in the process...
Local Artists Hope to Bring Community Together with Caribou Coffee Mural
The story behind the mural on the wall of Caribou Coffee in Edina is as interesting as the mural itself. The story of the mural is as interesting as...
Local Artist Creates Stunning New Installation at 50th & France
Local artist, inspired by Edina’s humble origins, creates stunning piece for 50th and France. For Will Gunderson, art comes naturally. The local...
New Art Display at 50th & France Celebrates Edina’s Diversity
Public art at 50th and France displays history and unity. Among the many updates happening at 50th and France is a new public art installation on...
Braemar Mural Celebrates Our Community’s History and Love of Hockey
Braemar Arena and Field—famous for hosting popular events from Hornet hockey games to figure skating shows—features a wall devoted to hockey and...
Make Music in the Park
Edina Rotary Club grants funding for outdoor instruments. There are two new attractions in Rosland Park near the playground for Edina residents to...
Art Adventure in Your Pocket
Edina art teacher creates a mobile app that demystifies public art. If you have driven around the traffic circles on 70th Street toward Target and...
Award Winning Edina Sculpture Sparks Conversation
Each year the Arts and Culture Commission sends out a call for sculptors to submit their work. Three sculptures are chosen by community votes to be...
