Fargo's Madison Community: Skate/Bike Park
Brick Sculpture Project with MOSAIC MURAL SIGNAGE
The Fargo Public Art Commission's First Public Art Project!
* The cement for the Skate Park has been poured *
and the foundations for the brick sculpture are underway!
We are anticipating the Mosaic Signage portion of this project
will be completed and installed at the end of summer 2017
Vision
To enhance the Golden Ridge/Madison neighborhood of North Fargo by building a quality skate/bike park that will offer a safe, positive and healthy atmosphere for beginning skate/bike users and spectators to enjoy. This venue will unite many generations in the high density, low income, ethnically diverse Golden Ridge subdivision. Community involvement, pride, beautification and amenities will help the Golden Ridge community become one of choice, not circumstance.
Legacy Children's Foundation
Legacy Director, Mary Jean Dehne is the visionary behind imagining a new beginner's skate/bike park that utilized community involved art-making for North Fargo's Golden Ridge/Madison community. Mary Jean and the Legacy Foundation firmly believe in empowering children and communities. The Foundation's goal is to provide a healthy set of expectations and meaningful rewards to teens, as stepping stones to the achievement of a high school diploma. To nurture faithful relationships between teens and members of our community so the gifts and talents of each life may thrive. Learn more or get involved at: Legacychildrensfoundation.com
The Role of Art
The brick artworks in the park will be inspired by and be reflective of the diverse cultures present in this neighborhood. Led by Professor and ceramic artist Brad Bachmeier, children and adults in the community have an opportunity to be involved in the design, carving, building and installation of the brick public art structures. The three works that comprise this public art piece are:
1)Brick archway/entrance to the bike/skate park
2)Mosaic wall/seat created by Madison school children
3)Thirty foot long playground lizard with seating area
To enhance the Golden Ridge/Madison neighborhood of North Fargo by building a quality skate/bike park that will offer a safe, positive and healthy atmosphere for beginning skate/bike users and spectators to enjoy. This venue will unite many generations in the high density, low income, ethnically diverse Golden Ridge subdivision. Community involvement, pride, beautification and amenities will help the Golden Ridge community become one of choice, not circumstance.
Legacy Children's Foundation
Legacy Director, Mary Jean Dehne is the visionary behind imagining a new beginner's skate/bike park that utilized community involved art-making for North Fargo's Golden Ridge/Madison community. Mary Jean and the Legacy Foundation firmly believe in empowering children and communities. The Foundation's goal is to provide a healthy set of expectations and meaningful rewards to teens, as stepping stones to the achievement of a high school diploma. To nurture faithful relationships between teens and members of our community so the gifts and talents of each life may thrive. Learn more or get involved at: Legacychildrensfoundation.com
The Role of Art
The brick artworks in the park will be inspired by and be reflective of the diverse cultures present in this neighborhood. Led by Professor and ceramic artist Brad Bachmeier, children and adults in the community have an opportunity to be involved in the design, carving, building and installation of the brick public art structures. The three works that comprise this public art piece are:
1)Brick archway/entrance to the bike/skate park
2)Mosaic wall/seat created by Madison school children
3)Thirty foot long playground lizard with seating area