By approving a memorandum of understanding, the city council agreed to establish a relationship with artist Guido van Helten so planning and fundraising for the $400,000 project can begin.
After developing its mission and vision for art in the community, the culture, events and public art commission plans to seek community guidance for investing in creative endeavors.
The recent University of Wisconsin-Superior graduate creates work embracing both joy and melancholy. Her upcoming Kruk Gallery show will include eye-popping portraits, a multimedia cake and a pillow fort.
Jamey Penney-Ritter has designed "the biggest collection of northern Wisconsin travel posters in the history of the world." She's made plenty for Minnesota, too.
