Large mural planned for Hiawatha-Lake underpass

As part of the Hiawatha-Lake intersection redesign, the City of Minneapolis is working with artists Natchez Beaulieu (left), Daniela Bianchini (upper middle), Pablo Kalaka (bottom middle) and Greta McLain (right). They will collaborate with the community to design and fabricate a 5,200-square-foot mural on the north and south walls of the underpass. The intersection and the highway underpass are being redesigned to create an area that’s safer and more comfortable for pedestrians.

All four artists are Southsiders with a deep commitment to Minneapolis. They’ll combine community engagement activities, community painting techniques and community mosaic-making to create a work for this area. Their vision is a mural that will uplift the intersection at Hiawatha and Lake into a symbol of community resilience, unity and pride.

To participate in this spring’s community engagement and design activities, contact Kirstin Wiegmann.