A public art program showcasing
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Reflections of North Dakota
The project is the result of a unique partnership between Dakota West Arts Council and six of the participants of the 2016 Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program (Alley5.5 Team, Left to Right: Brandon Roerich Ben Houdek, Eileen Walsh (DWAC), Peter Pomonis, Eric Holmstrom, Mallory Sand, and Roxi Pfliiger).
As the Alley 5.5 Team, we first went to the mayor, then the city commission, then the parking authority and finally the police department to get their endorsement for the outdoor alley gallery. All were very supportive. We then put together a Call for Artists to submit samples for murals using the theme, “Reflections of North Dakota.” We are the Capital City after all!
We received 48 entries. Dakota West Arts Council's Community Selection Committee picked 20 entries for the alley located between Broadway and Main Avenues on 5th Street. Our Alley5.5 Team raised close to $25,000 through our sponsors and community donations to pay the artists and help with the purchase of supplies. The rest is history!
The Artists
Erika Gallaway Mitch Sander Nicole Gagner Andrea Ficek Michael Renner Grant Hicks Bailey White Paul Noot
Bismarck High School Melissa Gordon Molly McLain Whitney Nielsen Elizabeth White Anne Dramko Kim Olson
Mahalia Mees Maddie Hanson Bryan Kroh Claire Wiseman Angela Hruby
Erika Gallaway Mitch Sander Nicole Gagner Andrea Ficek Michael Renner Grant Hicks Bailey White Paul Noot
Bismarck High School Melissa Gordon Molly McLain Whitney Nielsen Elizabeth White Anne Dramko Kim Olson
Mahalia Mees Maddie Hanson Bryan Kroh Claire Wiseman Angela Hruby
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With Gratitude To The Alley 5.5 Sponsors:
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