‘Arts’ Archives
What’s the Future of Phillips Gateway Cultural Mosaic Art?
Made By Rafala Green and Hundreds of Youth Artists 30 Years Ago at Franklin and Chicago Section of Throne Plaza. Photo: City of Minneapolis Detail of Throne Plaza. Photo: Laura Hulscher Detail of Throne Plaza. Photo: Laura Hulscher The viability of the Phillips Gateway Plaza, at the NE corner of Peavey Park, is now under review by the City of Minneapolis, which is responsible for its maintenance and upkeep. If you have thoughts about the Plaza or public art in general, please fill out the city’s survey to help determine its future. If you have questions related to this survey or project please contact Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Contractor, MPLS Art in Public Places, at sarah.linnesrobinson@minneapolismn.gov. Scan the QR code to go to the survey. The alley newspaper, June, 2023 featured an interview with Edric Knight, a community member involved in the construction of the Phillips Gateway Touchstone Plaza. In that interview, he reminisced about its history in [...]
Introducing Jake Ryan!
Jake Ryan’s illustrations will be gracing the pages of the alley for a little while, adding pen and ink flare to some of our articles. He kindly drew our namesake as an introduction. Can you spot which article he illustrated this month? Jake is a South Minneapolis born illustrator, copywriter, whiskey distilling DJ, who loves the outdoors and art in all its forms. He generally spends his time lurking around cafes, going to shows, and running.
REFLECTIONS
By FRANCES TRAPHAGAN The time came when there was a release of all that had been. Forgetting it wasn’t in the release. The release of all the anger and hatred that spewed out into things of no concern.The gentleness towards myself, the forgiveness of past injuries and the looking to today. Living in today not in the past and not in the future; now expressing the care and concern towards those I meet. Welcoming the kindness from them-- not taking their kindness for granted and not letting it dictate my choices. Not all kindness displayed towards me is in my best interest, but a lure for victimization. Today I welcome kindness but watch for hidden agendas. Questions in my mind----What do they want? As my inquiring mind touches on the experiences of my life, I learn to question and receive what is wanted and needed with reserve.It’s a new day with a new dawn, but the experiences I’ve had temper the day and I plan to have a good day. Frances Traphagan is a writer and a poet as [...]
