Bringing Art to Every Corner of Our Community
Our projects
PAC projects
PAC is enriching our community by spearheading art projects that bring vibrancy and connection to everyday spaces.
PAC Galleries
These galleries feature rotating exhibitions of murals, sculptures, and multimedia installations created by both emerging and established artists from the community.
#GRANDART
The #GRANDART campaign, in partnership with Visit Greater Grand Forks, catalogs and celebrates the rich array of public artworks throughout the community. This comprehensive digital database features detailed information on murals, sculptures, installations, and other public art projects, including artist profiles, project descriptions, and locations. Designed for both locals and visitors, the registry serves as a guide to exploring the city’s artistic landmarks, making it easier to discover hidden gems and iconic pieces alike.
ARTFEST 2025
Save the Date
June 7-8, 2025 | University Park | Grand Forks, ND
Upcoming PAC events
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Alerus Center Gallery Opening
10.28 7:00-8:00PM
In this new series of paintings, Abby explores the relationship between color and repetition, investigating how these elements both flatten and create space within a picture plane. The larger canvases are an expansion of an earlier series of miniature gouache paintings, which served as test compositions for large-scale mural projects. Through this exploration, Abby continues to push the boundaries of scale, form, and color, inviting viewers into a dynamic visual experience.
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Mayor's Choice Award Reception
Spring 2025
The Mayor’s Choice Artist Award was established by Mayor Dr’s. Michael Brown and Ann Brown in 2010 to show the city of Grand Forks’ commitment to and involvement with the arts. Mayor Brown and Ann both recognized the human value of creating art, as well the tremendous impact of art on a community — its people, culture, sense of place and economy.
Presented throughout the year, the Public Arts Commission and the current Mayor honor an outstanding local artist for an exhibition that will grace the walls of City Hall.
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Artfest
June 7-8, 2025
Hosting nearly 100 artists, artisans, food vendors and musicians, ArtFest caters to more than 20,000 art lovers and festival-goers from around the region.
The Vision of the Public Arts Commission
We welcome community members, artists, and art supporters to join us in making Grand Forks a creative and culturally rich community. Contact us to find out more about our projects, or to discuss opportunities to support, collaborate, or showcase your work. Together, we can bring more art to Grand Forks!
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