Headed to Green Bay? We've got a slew of great recommendations for places to visit. But if you're art-inclined, you'll also want to make some time for a day trip to De Pere to check out their growing display of public art.
De Pere has long been an enclave for artists. But it hasn't always been a destination for public art. That changed in 2018 when The Downtown De Pere Mural Project promoted the creation of public art which aimed to convey the history of the city, along with its culture, spirit and vision for the future.
You can easily view the art on your own simply by strolling the historic streets in De Pere. But you can also do it more formally (and view new additions) during De Pere’s Art Walk series, formal events scheduled to showcase the work of local artists (includes jewelry, photography, ceramics, fiber art, etc.) as well as outdoor murals and permanent sculptures. Current Art Walk dates include July 1, 2022 and Aug. 5, 2022 [more info].
1. Flower Power
Artist: Andrew Linskens
101 S. Broadway St., De Pere
2. Elephant
Artist: Andrew Linskens
109 N. Broadway St., De Pere
3. The Power of Creativity
Artist: Carli Ihde
520 George St., De Pere
4. History of logging, paper mills
Artist: James Barany
131 N. Broadway, De Pere
5. Cityscape
Artist: Natalie Halverson
353 Main Ave., De Pere
6. The Transformation of Daphne
Artist: David Windey
Broadway, facing the Fox River
This dynamic metal sculpture captures a moment from Greek mythology as the nymph Daphne escapes from Apollo to become a laurel tree.
7. Art Alley
Artists: Shanna Koltz and Naomi Moes Jenkins
Nicolet Alley between 331 Main Ave. and 337 Main Ave., De Pere
This public art installment was created to highlight the importance of the honey bee to the ecosystem, world and community. These are just a few pieces displayed in the alleyway.
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