Public Arts Commission

Founded in 2014, the Public Arts Commission had one goal: to see more public art in Grand Forks, ND. Since then, PAC has worked to execute that goal with not just one large project, but 15 individual projects scattered throughout Downtown Grand Forks and 42nd Ave, as well as 3 large annual events, and new galleries and exhibits that showcase local... artists. The mission of the Public Arts Commission (PAC) is to create a more vibrant cultural life for all who live in or visit Grand Forks. PAC supports public art that inspires creativity, conversation, and adds to the overall aesthetic of the community, as well supports a robust art marketplace that connects artists to collectors. PAC Operates Galleries & Exhibits, hosts big & small art events, and coordinates big public art! Partners include individual donors, businesses and foundations, land-owners, the City of Grand Forks, the City of East Grand Forks, Grand Forks Parks & Recreation, Artists, and other nonprofit organizations. The point with public art, I think, is that it helps people form a sense that the place they live in is unique, that theres something special about it.”Read More