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BIG Mural Draft Design by Adam Turman

BIG Draft Mural Design – We want to hear from you!

Minnesota artist Adam Turman has been selected by a stakeholder panel to design a mural for the newly renovated Bloomington Ice Garden (BIG). Adam has drafted a sketch of the mural design, titled “Meant To Be Here,” inspired by focus group and panelist input. We are looking for additional feedback to inspire the final design. The mural will be unveiled when BIG renovations are complete, and the building reopens in the fall.

Please provide feedback via this survey. Deadline: July 11. 

The BIG Mural is commissioned by the City of Bloomington Office of Creative Placemaking in partnership with the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.

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The Bloomington Citywide Creative Placemaking Plan was unanimously approved by City Council following its adoption by the Creative Placemaking Commission in March. Building on the South Loop Plan, this citywide initiative supports the goals of the “Bloomington. Tomorrow. Together.” Strategic Plan by promoting a more connected and welcoming community. The plan was shaped by input from residents, artists, arts leaders, commissioners, and City staff. To learn more about the community engagement process, visit: https://letstalk.bloomingtonmn.gov/cp-plan. View the plan in the "Documents" tab below.

Download the free Otocast App on your smartphone to access the South Loop Public Art Audio Tour and take a self-guided tour to learn more about the art and artists.

Creative placemaking integrates arts, culture, and design to strengthen and connect communities. It includes and extends beyond art creation, involving partnerships across sectors, deep community engagement, and contributions from artists and culture bearers to advance local social, physical, and economic goals. Bloomington's creative placemaking efforts were previously focused in the South Loop District, recently our efforts have expanded citywide

Creative placemaking connects people to their city and to each other by making shared spaces more inviting, histories more visible, and futures more inclusive. Bloomington's Citywide Creative Placemaking Plan establishes five goals to move the community forward:

  1. Empower artists and culture bearers in Bloomington to thrive and contribute to the city’s creative, cultural, and economic vibrancy.
  2. Ensure equitable inclusion and representation of Bloomington’s diverse populations across social and aesthetic environments, public spaces, and cultural activities.
  3. Foster constructive and joyful relationships among and between residents, organizations, and with workers and visitors in Bloomington.
  4. Strengthen community members' sense of belonging and foster inclusive engagement through placemaking and other creative and cultural activities.
  5. Expand creative placemaking efforts citywide by growing resources, expertise, and partnerships.

Recent Projects and Events

Creative Placemaking Events
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 4–6 p.m.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 1–5 p.m.
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Sunday, August 3, 2025 - 5–8 p.m.
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