Community Feedback Opportunities and City Project Information During Art Week 2024

The City of Marquette will host a variety of informational and community engagement events during City of Marquette Art Week 2024, held June 24-29). These events will offer an opportunity for City residents and community members to learn about and offer feedback on several City initiatives and capital improvement projects including the Community Master Plan, Shoreline Cultural Trail, Future Cultural Trailhead and Center, City’s Public Art Program, and the new Peg Hirvonen Band Shell.

Public Feedback Opportunities:

  • Community Master Plan Final Public Review. Tuesday June 25, the final community feedback sessions prior to finalization and adoption of the City’s Community Master Plan will be held at 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM at the Citizens Forum at Lakeview Arena (401 E Fair Ave)
  • Community Engagement Sessions for the Cultural Trail project. Thursday June 27, at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 7:00 PM, community members of all ages are invited to review and offer input on the signage, sites, and stories proposed for the City’s Cultural Trail at Marquette Harbor Lighthouse Park (300 N Lakeshore Blvd)
  • Peg Hirvonen Band Shell: Concept Design & Presentation. Saturday June 29, from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, AWH Architects will present and engage the public with design proposals for the new Band Shell at Presque Isle Park. This session will be followed by the Art Week closing concert event by City Band and Friends.

Engagement and Information Events:

  • Public Art Bike Tour – Tuesday June 25, 1:00 PM – 3:00PM, Meet and start at Hurley Park (240 Mesnard St.) for a four-mile tour of City public art and upcoming projects.
  • Downtown Public Art Walking Tour – Wednesday June 26, 1:00PM – 3:00PM, Meet and start at the “Natural” mural outside of Zero Degrees Gallery (525 N Third St.), stroll down Third street, through downtown, ending at Father Marquette Statue, and learn about public art along the way.
  • Midwest Art Conservation Center Presentation: Restoration of the Father Marquette Statue – Wednesday June 26, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Father Marquette / Lions Lakeside Park (501 S Front St)
  • South Cultural Trail Bike Tour - Friday June 28, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Bring your bike and depart from the Carp River Kiln (1074 S Lake St.) explore the future Cultural Trail sites and stories along the way, ending at the Seven Grandfathers Public Art Installation Site (base of the new Spear Dock Piers, 400 block of S Lakeshore Blvd.)
  • Innovation in 21st Century Urban Parks & Trails – Friday June 28, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Provisions MQT (401 S Lakeshore Blvd.) Matt Tucker, Urban Ecosystems, will present on innovative public spaces and influences for the Cultural Trail design.
  • North Cultural Trail Bike Tour - Saturday June 29, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Bring your bike and depart from the Seven Grandfathers Public Art Installation Site (base of the new Spear Dock Piers, 400 block of S Lakeshore Blvd.) explore the future Cultural Trail sites and stories along the way, ending at Presque Isle Park (1 Peter White Dr.)
  • People of Marquette: Community Conversation – Saturday June 29, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, join us at the Presque Isle Ice Cream Store Pavilion (1 Peter White Dr.) to discuss the role of diversity in a community through the lens of the People of Marquette Portrait Project.

These events are part of the City of Marquette Art Week (June 24-29), a celebration of community through free arts and culture events. For more information about the City engagement opportunities and other Art Week events visit www.mqtcompass.com.

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