The City of St. Louis Park is committed to promoting and integrating arts, culture and community aesthetics in city initiatives, where appropriate and possible. Several programs have been established to promote public art, including that Arts & Culture Grant program, sidewalk poetry program and utility box wrap program. Learn more about each below.

View the public art map to see artwork that has been installed around the city.

Arts & Culture Grant program

The Arts & Culture Grant program makes grant dollars available every year for music, visual arts, theater, film, multimedia, dance and other art projects. It provides funding for new arts programs that support community pride, connect artists and the community, and engage people in creative learning.

Learn more about the Arts & Culture Grant program.

Sidewalk poetry program

Through the city's sidewalk poetry program, residents, students, workers or those who have another meaningful connection to St. Louis Park are eligible to submit short poems or excerpts to be sandblasted into sidewalks throughout the city.

Learn more about the sidewalk poetry program.

Utility box wrap program

Utility box wraps have been used in cities nationwide to add artistic flare and prevent graffiti in neighborhoods and communities. St. Louis Park’s utility box wrap program helps create a sense of community connection and pride, while providing a way to add more artistic beauty to the city.

Learn more about the utility box wrap program.

Public art policy

In 2020, the City of St. Louis Park adopted a strategic roadmap for advancing arts and culture, recognizing the essential role they play in community and economic development. This roadmap emphasizes connecting people and ideas, enlivening public spaces, promoting health and well-being, and centering racial equity.

To further strengthen this foundation, the city has developed a public art policy that provides clear guidance for how public art is used, supported and maintained. The policy establishes shared expectations for the community, city council and staff, ensuring that public art efforts are consistent, equitable and aligned with the city’s strategic priorities.