CELEBRATE THE ARTISTS
When: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Chateau Theater, 15 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Rochester artists Amy Krause and Tierney Parker have recently created street murals in downtown Rochester. This art injects local culture into public infrastructure, calms traffic, and improves pedestrian safety. The murals were designed with community input from a series of engagement activities. The artists will be present to share information about their murals, background, and artistic practice, and optional walking tours of the murals will be offered. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated for planning purposes.
The City of Rochester recognizes the importance of a high-quality pedestrian experience and cultural infrastructure to the continued success of downtown Rochester. The City has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to enhance public passageways - downtown alleyways and crosswalks - and encourage the public to pause to experience these places, rather than just using them to get from point A to B.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Amy Krause is a Rochester-based artist whose body of work explores social justice issues, mental health advocacy, cultivating wholeheartedness, and connecting to her Korean American heritage. She earned her degree in fine art painting from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire in 2007 and went on to create her own small business, A. Krause Studio. Amy has a passion for creating more diverse and inclusive spaces so that others can feel seen and be known. Her mission is to use art to build connections, foster growth, and promote healing.
Tierney Parker aka Mixie Madness is a self taught mixed media artist based out of Rochester mn. Tierney grew up in rochester and has spent the last few years trying all different forms of art. She is heavily inspired by her own life experiences as a bi racial women navigating her individuality and the struggles in general we face as people day to day. Tierney is married to her biggest supporter and has 3 amazing children who love to help her create. Tierney strives to make art that opens up space for uncomfortable conversations to take place. Stay tuned to see what else is coming from this artist.
The City of Rochester & DMC seek to create an innovative and empowering environment where all community members feel a sense of belonging. In our continued commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we strive for public art to reflect the cultures and identities in our community.
This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.