Bemidji Sculpture Walk

The Bemidji Sculpture Walk premiered in the spring of 1999.

It was developed by a team of volunteers working with the Bemidji Community Arts Center (BCAC).

The original theme of the Sculpture Walk was "Minnesota: its people, its diverse culture, its legends, and its natural beauty".

Project developers intended forall sculptures to be installed outdoors in the Bemidji downtown area - from 2nd St. South, by the old Union Station, up to 6th St. North at the Beltrami County Courthouse, and from the Chamber of Commerce building on the Lake Bemidji waterfront at 1st St. and Bemidji Avenue inward 2 blocks to Minnesota Ave.

Our Mission is to:

-enhance the Bemidji downtown area for its residents and for visitors
-draw more foot traffic to the downtown
-create a forum for the display of the work of local and regional artists
-assist in the promotion of Bemidji as a regional cultural center
-build a greater sense of community through display and discussion of the arts
-enhance art education in the area,at all levels

Our Vision is to:

-lead the region in the procurement and display of public art
-grow to become a successful and permanent non-profit organization
-engender a greater solidarity among local arts organizations
-secure a strong and lasting appreciation for all of the arts

Who we are:

President: Mitch Blessing
Secretary: Shanna Mae Olsen
Treasurer: JoAnne Henningsgaard

Committee Members:

Albert Belleveau
Catie Belleveau
Cory Cochrane
Margie Iraci
Tim Nelsen
Steve Sundahl

Support the Arts. Consider becoming a volunteer member.

Who Supports Us

Miigwetch and Thanks to the 2012-2013 Supporters of Bemidji Sculpture:

Bashkodejiibik (Sage)
$1000 to $2499:

Paul Bunyan Communications

Bashkodemashkosiw (Sweetgrass) $750 to $999:

Giizhikaandagoons (Cedar)
$500 to $749:

1st National Bank
Arrow Printing
City of Bemidji

Mashkiigwaatig (Tamarack)
$300 to $499:

Blue Ox Bar & Grill
Design Angler, Inc.
Hills Plumbing
Labraaten Insurance Inc.
Morrell's Trading Post
Northwest Minnesota Found.
Riverwood Bank
Security Bank USA

Oziisigobimizh (Willow)
$150 to $299:

Bemidji Coop Association
Bemidji WOolen Mills
Cool Threads
EAPC Architects and Engineers
Kat's Book Nook
Keg N' Cork
Kelsey's Jewelry
Krause Anderson Const.
Kraus Anderson Realty
MJB
Wild Hare Bistro