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
Vice President: Darin Hansen
Secretary: Shanna Mae Olsen
Treasurer: Roxi Mann

Committee Members:

Albert Belleveau
Catie Belleveau
Katie Carter
Audrey Thayer
Travis Turner

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Who Supports Us

Supporters of
Bemidji Sculpture:

Our supportors and sponsors are very important to us.

Thank you.

2010 SPONSORs-

Tutto Bene
Kraus Anderson
Raphael's
Dunn Brothers
Ink Spot
Wild Hare Bistro
Security Bank USA
First National Bank
Bank Forward
RiverWood Bank
Region 2 Arts Council
Region 2 Arts Council
Keg N' Cork, MJB Appliance
Northwest Minnesota FoundationMorell's Trading Post
First National Bank
EAPC
Cool Threads, Mask and Rose, Kelsey's
Paulbunyan Broadcasting
Bank Forward, Patterson's
Hampton Inn, Green Mill
The City of Bemidji
Paul Bunyan Telephone
Wells FargoBlandin Foundation/Ace Hardware
Jan & Stan Haley
Headwaters School
Blandin Foundation/Ace Hardware
Headwaters School
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Bemidji High School
Northwest Technical College

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Sponsorship Levels

Your support is needed to help maintain and build Bemidji's Public Art program.
Please join us in our mission to enhance the Bemidji downtown area, to promote Bemidji as a regional cultural center,
and build a greater sense of community through the display and discussion of the arts.
Consider becoming a member who supports art and culture in Bemidji.

Bemidji Sculpture Walk is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible. In-kind sponsorship opportunities available

Asemaa (Tobacco) $2500 and above:

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Full page image on all print publications and banner ad on sponsors page of website plus home page presence
Location of choice, based on availability
5sec plug on TV/Radio advertising

Bashkodejiibik (Sage) $1000 to $2499:

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1/2 page image on all print publications and banner ad on sponsors page of website plus home page presence
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Bashkodemashkosiw (Sweetgrass) $750 to $999:

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1/4 page image on all print publications and banner ad on sponsors page of website
Location of choice, based on availability

Giizhikaandagoons (Cedar) $500 to $749:

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Business card sized (2" x3.5") image on all print publications and on sponsors page of website

Mashkiigwaatig (Tamarack) $300 to $499:

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Postage sized (1"x1") image on all print publications and on sponsors page of website

Oziisigobimizh (Willow) $150 to $299:

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Miinan (Blueberry) Below $150:

Our sincere thanks
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