Hidden Gems: Public Art in Elk River
In Elk River, art isn't confined to museums - it spills out onto the streets, adorns our buildings, and adds vibrancy to the community!
Elk River's public art collection boasts a diverse range of pieces, from captivating and colorful murals that tell stories to thought-provoking and intricate sculptures that spark conversation. The Economic Development Authority has tasked the Beautification and Public Art Committee to support existing public art in the community, as well as secure additional pieces of public art. Explore the city to see them all!
Interactive public art map coming soon!
The Collection
The Milligan Studio - Slipstream, 2021
bronze, tempered glass, stainless-steel, and verdigris sculpture. Granite Shores Luxury Apartments
Sue Seeger - White Deer, 2006
metal sculpture. Handke Center
Elk
metal statue. Elk Dental Center
Michael Russell - Main Street, 1991
painted mural. The Occasional Fling
City of Elk River - Independence Day Fireworks, 2014 - current
annual pyrotechnic display. Oak Knoll Athletic Complex
Carl Zachmann - Whimsical Windmill, 2015
self-weathering steel sculpture. Elk River Library
Veterans Memorial, 2006
stone obelisk. Highway 10 and Oxford Ave
Buffalo, 2008
metal statue. Handke Center
Mississippi River Etching
concrete etching. Rivers Edge Commons
Frank Gosiak - Mississippi River, 2001
painted mural. Rivers Edge Commons
Lili Lennox - Powered by Love, 2019
painted mural. Elk River Lutheran Church
Various Artists - Riverfront Concert Series
live music series. Rivers Edge Commons
Miska Zelenková - 11:11 Wings, 2022
painted mural. Salon on Main
Sue Seeger - Diamond Crane Arch, 2006
metal sculpture. Handke Center
