Artists

Featured 2023-2024 Artists

Creative, Dedicated & Explorative Artists

The featured artists below shared their artistry in response to an artist’s call for Project 412 public art opportunities. These artists have their own art enterprises and are not under the employ of Project 412.

We are delighted to share their information with you and are so grateful for the talents they share in our community.

The featured artists below shared their artistry in response to an artist’s call for Project 412 public art opportunities. These artists have their own art enterprises and are not under the employ of Project 412.

We are delighted to share their information with you and are so grateful for the talents they share in our community.

Featured 2024 Artist
Thomas Dambo

2024 Trolls in DL 

Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo is on a mission to save the world from drowning in trash!

Dambo uses reclaimed wood and scraps from landfills to create giant statue-like trolls – unique characters, each with a story. He has already installed trolls in 17 countries throughout the world.

Thomas Dambo and his crew of artists arrived in Detroit Lakes on May 6 for a month-long build of six giant troll sculptures and three portals made of recycled materials.

Thomas Dambo, recycle art activist
Thomas
Dambo

2024 TROLLS in DL• made out of discarded recycled wood and in various locations in Detroit Lakes

This is my biggest and most ambitious exhibition of my career.
I am so happy to have been given so much trust in my artistic decisions
and support from Project 412 and the Detroit Lakes community.
I am very excited to show you what is being stirred up.

Summer Art Experiences

Through a grant from Lakes Region Arts Council

Project 412 is excited have received a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council to partner with HIKEhoppers to offer “Stumble Upon Art” experiences as part of a summer youth program through Detroit Lakes Public Schools and the Historic Holmes Theatre!

Stumble upon Art Summer 2024 Youth Art Program
Stumble
Upon Art

The program gives youth the opportunity to use biodegradable materials to create art on public trails.

Featured 2023 Artists

Create DL Public Art

The featured artists below shared their artistry in response to an artist’s call for Project 412 public art opportunities. These artists have their own art enterprises and are not under the employ of Project 412.

Lilly Baethke, Project 412 Artist
Lilly
Baethke

Mural Co-Artist • “A Walk Underwater” on the Dunton Locks path in Detroit Lakes.

Kent Estey, Project 412 Artist
Kent
Estey

Power Box Artist • “Summer Sunset No. 1” and “Best of Times” located by Bremer Bank in Detroit Lakes

Darlene Harrison, Project 412 artist
Darlene
Harrison

Power Box Artist • “Experiencing Detroit Lakes II” on West Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes
 

Paul Johnson, Project 412 artist
Paul
Johnson

Mural Artist • Love is the Boys & Girls Club on the Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store & MORE in Detroit Lakes

Chloe Leegard, Project 412 artist
Chloe
Leegard

Mural Co-Artist • “A Walk Underwater” on the Dunton Locks path in Detroit Lakes.

Shakuntala Maheshwari, Project 412 artist
Shakuntala Maheshwari

Power Box Art • “Blooming Orchids” at the corner of West Lake Drive and County Road 6 in Detroit Lakes

Hannah Irene Marie, Project 412 artist
Hannah
Irene Marie

Art Surprises & Mural Artist • Mural on Precision Printing • Surprises on various walls and sidewalks in Detroit Lakes

Zach Schumack and Ian Malloy-Busse of Leonic Collectic with Zug Zug
Zach Schumack &
Ian Molloy-Busse

Frozen Cave People • Zug Zug and Zara with baby Oog in Detroit Lakes City Park during Winter 2022-2023

Jessica Dretsch, Project 412 artist
Jessica
Dretsch

Power Box Artist • “The Fabulous 4 Seasons” behind Sanford Clinic in Detroit Lakes. 

Hans Gilsdorf, Project 412 Artist
Hans
Gilsdorf

Mural Artist • “Out of Many, One,” on the north wall of VFW Post 1676 building in Detroit Lakes
 

Deanna Hughes, Project 412 artist
Deneena
Hughes

Mural Artist • “Embracing Equinox” on the Becker County Human Services Center in Detroit Lakes

Anna Lassonde, Project 412 artist
Anna
Lassonde

Power Box Artist • “Gone Fishing” located near Better Every Day and Aldi in Detroit Lakes
 

Aryn Lill, Project 412 artist
Aryn
Lill

Mural Artist • “The Dream” loon mural on Noah’s Home Furnishings in Detroit Lakes

Kara Schumann, Project 412 artist
Kara
Schumann

Power Box Art • “Worm’s View” on Highway 10 near the MN Department of Transportation in Detroit Lakes.

Marin Westrum, Project 412 artist
Marin
Westrum

Power Box Art • Minnesota Wildflowers at Holmes Street & Lake Ave/corner of Mall parking lot in Detroit Lakes

Featured 2023-2024 Artists

Creative, Dedicated & Explorative Artists

The featured artists below shared their artistry in response to an artist’s call for Project 412 public art opportunities. These artists have their own art enterprises and are not under the employ of Project 412.

We are delighted to share their information with you and are so grateful for the talents they share in our community.

Featured 2024 Artist
Thomas Dambo

2024 Trolls in DL 

Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo is on a mission to save the world from drowning in trash!

Dambo uses reclaimed wood and scraps from landfills to create giant statue-like trolls – unique characters, each with a story. He has already installed trolls in 17 countries throughout the world.

Thomas Dambo and his crew of artists arrived in Detroit Lakes on May 6 for a month-long build of six giant troll sculptures made of recycled materials.

Thomas Dambo, recycle art activist
Thomas
Dambo

2024 TROLLS in DL • made out of discarded recycled wood and in various locations in Detroit Lakes

This is my biggest and most ambitious exhibition of my career.
I am so happy to have been given so much trust in my artistic decisions
and support from Project 412 and the Detroit Lakes community.
I am very excited to show you what is being stirred up.

Summer Art Experiences

Through a grant from Lakes Region Arts Council

Project 412 is excited have received a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council to partner with HIKEhoppers to offer “Stumble Upon Art” experiences as part of a summer youth program through Detroit Lakes Public Schools and the Historic Holmes Theatre!

 

Stumble upon Art Summer 2024 Youth Art Program
Stumble
Upon Art

The program gives youth the opportunity to use biodegradable materials to create art on public trails.

Featured 2023 Artists

Create DL Public Art

The featured artists below shared their artistry in response to an artist’s call for Project 412 public art opportunities. These artists have their own art enterprises and are not under the employ of Project 412.

Lilly Baethke, Project 412 Artist
Lilly
Baethke

Mural Co-Artist • “A Walk Underwater” on the Dunton Locks path in Detroit Lakes.

Jessica Dretsch, Project 412 artist
Jessica
Dretsch

Power Box Artist • “The Fabulous 4 Seasons” behind Sanford Clinic in Detroit Lakes. 

Kent Estey, Project 412 Artist
Kent
Estey

Power Box Artist • “Summer Sunset No. 1” and “Best of Times” located by Bremer Bank in Detroit Lakes

Hans Gilsdorf, Project 412 Artist
Hans
Gilsdorf

Mural Artist • “Out of Many, One,” on the north wall of VFW Post 1676 building in Detroit Lakes
 

Darlene Harrison, Project 412 artist
Darlene
Harrison

Power Box Artist • “Experiencing Detroit Lakes II” on West Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes
 

Deanna Hughes, Project 412 artist
Deneena
Hughes

Mural Artist • “Embracing Equinox” on the Becker County Human Services Center in Detroit Lakes

Paul Johnson, Project 412 artist
Paul
Johnson

Mural Artist • Love is the Boys & Girls Club on the Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store & MORE in Detroit Lakes

Anna Lassonde, Project 412 artist
Anna
Lassonde

Power Box Artist • “Gone Fishing” located near Better Every Day and Aldi in Detroit Lakes
 

Chloe Leegard, Project 412 artist
Chloe
Leegard

Mural Co-Artist • “A Walk Underwater” on the Dunton Locks path in Detroit Lakes.

Aryn Lill, Project 412 artist
Aryn
Lill

Mural Artist • “The Dream” loon mural on Noah’s Home Furnishings in Detroit Lakes

Shakuntala Maheshwari, Project 412 artist
Shakuntala Maheshwari

Power Box Art • “Blooming Orchids” at the corner of West Lake Drive and County Road 6 in Detroit Lakes

Kara Schumann, Project 412 artist
Kara
Schumann

Power Box Art • “Worm’s View” on Highway 10 near the MN Department of Transportation in Detroit Lakes.

Hannah Irene Marie, Project 412 artist
Hannah
Spry

Art Surprises & Mural Artist • Mural on Precision Printing • Surprises on various walls and sidewalks in Detroit Lakes

Marin Westrum, Project 412 artist
Marin
Westrum

Power Box Art • Minnesota Wildflowers at Holmes Street & Lake Ave/corner of Mall parking lot in Detroit Lakes

Zach Schumack and Ian Malloy-Busse of Leonic Collectic with Zug Zug
Zach Schumack &
Ian Molloy-Busse

Frozen Cave People • Zug Zug and Zara with baby Oog in Detroit Lakes City Park during Winter 2022-2023