Community Mural at Savage Library
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As part of the City’s ongoing placemaking initiative to create meaningful places and spaces that foster a sense of belonging and promote civic pride, the City is installing a permanent mural outside the new Savage Library expansion. The Savage Library is one of our community’s most diverse gathering spaces, making it an ideal location for the mural due to its visibility and importance to residents.
About the project
- The mural will be a complete mosaic made from glass tiles and mirrors
- The theme of the mural will focus on community, inclusion, and belonging
- Budget: $50,000, funded by proceeds from the Liquor Operation
- Expected completion: August 31, 2025.
Add your comments and ideas
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Page last updated: 27 Feb 2025, 06:08 AM
Who's Listening
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Phone 952-882-2655 Email egunderson@savagemn.gov
Project Timeline
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Call for Artists
Community Mural at Savage Library has finished this stage -
Artist Selection
Community Mural at Savage Library has finished this stage
The City of Savage is pleased to announce that the contract for the community mural at the Savage Library has been awarded to Lynda Grafito, Eh Soe Dwe, and Nicolas Castillo. -
Community Input
Community Mural at Savage Library is currently at this stageThe artist team will use the community input to create a draft design or mockup of a complete mural and present the design to city staff for feedback and refinement. The proposed design will be approved by staff and community members involved in the artist selection process. The final design will be showcased on Let's Talk Savage to gather final input before moving forward.
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Create a piece of the mural
this is an upcoming stage for Community Mural at Savage LibraryOnce the mural design is final, the artist team will engage the community through a series of four hands-on community workshops where residents can create portions of the mural, which will be incorporated into the final mural.
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Mural Installation
this is an upcoming stage for Community Mural at Savage LibraryThe expected completion of the mural is August 31, 2025.
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Community celebration
this is an upcoming stage for Community Mural at Savage LibraryThe final step in the process will be to host an event to celebrate the mural and recognize contributors.
It would be great to show a history time line such as: Dakotah Villages, settlers & farms, Dan Patch & Savage, The World War ll camp, development of communities & the diverse ethnic families of current days. Children of all diverse backgrounds demonstration a number of action items, playing in parks, reading outside of the library, biking, basketball, baseball, etc.
Interested in seeing concepts important to Savage like nature / inclusion should reflect Savage from a demographic standpoint and show all ages, pigments, and abilities in a positive light / need a large mural that can be seen from a distance easily vs. many small topics in the space
The library building is a community gathering place. Yes, it’s a library! It’s also home to the Savage Arts Council, Dan Patch Historical Society, Senior Center and community outreach services offered by Scott County. And don’t forget the Native American roots. Might the mural be a depiction of all of this - as a community resource with many different parts?
An invitation for all to seek knowledge, understanding, and wisdom outside of themselves.
Include Marion Savage and Dan Patch. Also cargill and Savage's contributions during world War 2
I love Ava S. idea. Wonderful for a library and welcoming community.
If you feel it is necessary to spend money on this it would be nice to see ponds, wetlands, animals. Represent nature not people.
Save the money and don't waste it on some funky mural!!
Save the money and don't waste it on some funky mural!!
Time to get back to "One nation, under God". I want a painting of Christ dying for us on the cross, with the heavens opening above to bring Him to the right hand of the father.
I would love to contribute ideas to the design -is there a link to send submissions or an email address?
To whom this may concern,
As a near by resident and former art student, photographer and teacher, I would love to see a mural that shows a depiction of children of all ages & races enjoying the love of reading. I can imagine a mural where children are enthralled in a book where their imaginations take them into the story. It would be great to depict classic storybooks such as Winnie the Pooh, Peter rabbit, secret garden, and jungle book. Having themselves fighting off dragons & pirates or playing with Bambi in a meadow or flying with fairies. Creating an image such as these would definitely spark a love of reading in all children. If they can imagine themselves doing it, imagine what they can dream up next. Thanks for considering this idea. Have a wonderful day! - Ava Schultz