Walking around downtown in Mankato, you might notice sculptures and murals dotted around the area. Thanks to the Twin Rivers Council of the Arts, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to making Mankato a more artistic and cultured community, we are able to have that art.
CityArt is basically a self guided tour that allows you to walk around the downtown Mankato area, free of charge, and enjoy the public art. Some of the pieces change after a year, so that there is a consistent flow of art being accessible to the Mankato community. In addition, the painted utility boxes are also thanks to CityArt and Twin Rivers Council for the Arts.
Because sometimes I truly believe photos can speak louder than words, I included some of the current statues/ murals that can be found in the downtown Mankato area. I think it’s so exciting that our town finds the value of art and the dedication to continue to grow the creative community we live in.