316 Kittson Avenue, Grand Forks, ND

The installation features the work of three talented local artists: Adam Kemp, John Colle Rogers, and Micah McHugh.

Adam Kemp has been working on his "School of Fish" project for over 20 years. The latest iteration begins in the village of Widdington at the Widdington Box Gallery, a restored phone box, and journeys all the way to Pillsbury Park. The "school" is a collaborative effort featuring fish created by his dad, his friend Mo, his brother Mat, three sushi chefs from Heathrow Airport, clients of DHI, and artists from Polk County DAC in East Grand Forks. Kemp shared his excitement about working with such a wide array of contributors, saying, “They knocked it out of the park—or rather, into the park. Although the trees are the true stars of the park, the sculptures created by so many talented people make it even more welcoming.” He credits Hanna Sage Kemp for encouraging him to complete the project.

John Colle Rogers contributed the whimsical pair of sculptures titled "Dancer and Player." These works depict a looping relationship of inspiration, with the Dancer inspiring the Railroad Banjo Player and vice versa. The sculptures also incorporate elements of the Red River Valley’s history, including a railroad wheel and hammer for the Banjo, a Rail-worker's lamp for the head of the Dancer, and Grain Elevator bodies and Tractor Wheels for both figures. Rogers shared his pleasure in helping to activate Pillsbury Park with these playful and meaningful works, offering thanks to everyone involved, including his fellow artists.

Micah McHugh brings their sculpture titled "Cora," which is inspired by the rich beekeeping heritage of North Dakota, the leading honey-producing state in the U.S. McHugh’s work symbolizes the interconnectedness of life and the harmony found in nature, paying homage to the resilience and collaboration of the beekeeping community. Additionally, McHugh's sculpture references the 1912 Votes for Women’s League gathering in Grand Forks, which helped spearhead women’s rights in North Dakota.