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“New Dawn” Sculpture and a New Bridge
By TIM SPRINGER
Coming Soon, relatively! In 2026, Heather Doyle’s brilliant, light-emitting sculpture — ‘New Dawn’ —(see alleynews.org/archive/may2022/newdawn also see below*) “will invite users to connect more deeply with our urban environment” as it becomes a beacon alongside the NEW 18th Avenue Bridge over the Midtown Greenway!
The Advisory Team for the proposed Midtown Greenway Light-emitting Sculpture has exciting news. The Minneapolis Arts Commission voted to approve the sculpture contingent upon subsequent approval by Minneapolis Public Works. For those new to this project, the sculpture is a project of the Midtown Greenway Coalition. It will sit at the top of the Greenway’s 18th Avenue entrance ramp. The sculpture will provide light and beauty, and serve as a memorable marker to help people find their way on and off the Greenway.
scottie hall, Advisory Team member, shared zir excitement “I love public art because it engages the community and, in this case, will embellish East Phillips with joy and enchantment. The Light-emitting Sculpture project will invite the East Phillips community and Midtown Greenway users to connect more deeply with our urban environment!”… Read the rest “Light-emitting Sculpture Gets Green Light”
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