Opportunity
Department Of Administration Doa #2000018240
Minnesota DNR Seeks Artists-in-Residence for Public Art in Parks and Trails
Posted
June 03, 2026
Respond By
July 07, 2026
Identifier
2000018240
NAICS
711510
This opportunity is a call for artists to participate in the Minnesota Parks Artists-in-Residence (MNPAiR) program, managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) in partnership with regional parks agencies. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) - Collaboration with Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Regional Parks and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a services-based, artist-focused solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Artists-in-Residence services to create public art in Minnesota's parks and trails - Artworks should foster public understanding and appreciation of the natural world - Collaboration with multiple agencies and public engagement committees (e.g., Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Art must align with the 25-Year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan - Builds on prior inventory and mapping of public art locations - Emphasis on public engagement and inclusivity - Managed through the SWIFT Supplier Portal - No part numbers, quantities, or OEM products are specified, as the focus is on creative services and public art installations
Description
Three partner parks and trails agencies have collaborated to deepen understanding of and appreciation for the natural world through public art. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Regional Parks, and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission have worked together on this initiative. An initial project in spring 2022 provided an inventory and map of existing public art in Minnesota parks and trails. The Minnesota Parks Artist-in-Residence pilot program was implemented in 2024-2025 to create engaging public art and advance strategic priorities of the 25-Year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan.