7th Street Art Murals, Saint Paul, Minnesota

We did an Adventure Lab (part of geocaching) in Saint Paul, Minnesota, that took us on a tour of murals and art on East 7th Street, near the Capitol. Many organizations contributed to the creation of "Intertribal Cultural" murals which began to be installed in 2017. Twenty artists contributed to more than a dozen murals in the area. Here's a sampling!

At 7th and Arcade, a bunch of murals are on display, depicting many women who live in the area, including the Dakota tribal natives from long ago. "Traditional Connection" depicts women from many different backgrounds.

"Traditional Connection"

A water mural

Another water-themed mural

Cordale Quinn Handy was killed by Saint Paul Police in 2017; this memorial commemorates him.

Memorial

This mural represents the hard-working locals and the many different ways they built the local community literally.

"The East Side Works" by Pablo Kalaka

Another water mural is flanked by a striking Asian woman.

Two-for-one murals

A temporary sculpture park has taken over a vacant lot at 7th and Bates. The East Side Sculpture Park is a venue for local artists to show outdoor paintings and sculptures. 

Park entrance

Map of Dakota settlements in the area

Two-headed bird?!?

A pleasant face

Hybrid animal

Another view of the hybrid

I can't quite decipher this

Another festive hybrid

Abstract yet organic?

Another whimsical animal

Front view of same

I couldn't spot anything that identified the works or artists.

The park hosts festivals and outdoor movies along with other art programs. It was fun to visit.