Entries by Jen Dolen
Looking Back on the Jack Becker Era: a tribute to Forecast’s founder on the eve of his retirement
A tribute to Forecast’s founder on the eve of his retirement.
Protected: Photographing the Artists Behind the Murals
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Forecast Founder Jack Becker Retiring After 42 Years
After 42 years, Forecast founder Jack Becker will officially retire on June 30. Jack has been integral to the field of public art evolving from the commissioning of objects and wall treatments into the sophisticated and nuanced practice it is today.
Protected: Call for Images and Artists Needing Documentation for “Artist Raising Their Voices for Justice: Art and the Minneapolis/St Paul Uprising”
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Forecast pausing fundraising, encourages donations to MN justice efforts + Black orgs
Racism is a public health emergency. What we believe the best thing to do at this time is to halt our own fundraising, and we encourage you to donate to these other organizations to support local efforts for justice in our community.
Public Art water projects take shape in West Des Moines
The City of West Des Moines hired Forecast to facilitate a three-part public art project around water awareness, watersheds, and how our actions affect the water around us, as part of the city’s Public Art Advisory Commission’s Water Quality Community Service project.
Announcing a second round of Forecast Messages of Hope Mini-Grants Awardees
Because we received hundreds of incredible applications for our first round of 20 Mini-Grants, we raised funds to support additional artists. We are thrilled to be able to fund 10 more projects now.
Receive an original artwork by local artist and support Artists For Hope
Help launch a mini-grant cycle to fund 20 more artists. Donations $50+ will receive 1 of 3 original works by Mike Davis, Marlena Myles, or Christina Vang.
Weekly Conversations for BIPOC Artists who Work in Public
Forecast is launching a series of weekly conversations for BIPOC artists around the country, who work in public spaces and/or in community.
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