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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Station 2 Public Art InputContact: Lauren Siebenaler, Senior Communications Coordinator Phone 952-833-9537 • LSiebenaler@EdinaMN.gov • EdinaMN.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Edina Fire Seeking Input on Public Art at New Fire Station 2 Edina, Minn., May 7, 2025 – The Edina Fire Department is seeking input on five outdoor public art concepts that are being considered for the new Fire Station 2 under construction at 4401 W. 76th St. “This building will be more than just a Fire Station,” said Edina Fire Operations Chief Pete Fisher. “It will house community meeting spaces and it will also house the City’s Public Health Division. We want this building to be a landmark and we want the public art to reflect the community we serve.” The sculpture concepts vary and include different materials and styles, such as stained glass, steel, patina steel and perforated aluminum. Descriptions and illustrations of the concepts can be found at BetterTogetherEdina.org/fire-station-2. The deadline to provide feedback on the concepts is 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 27. After the public input process has concluded, one concept will be chosen by staff and reviewed by the Arts & Culture Commission and then recommended to the City Council. Once approved by the City Council, an artist will create the sculpture and prepare it for installation this fall. The public art will be installed in the courtyard of the new Fire Station 2 and will be highly visible to any visitors and staff. “Public art reflects who we are as a community. It sparks connection, celebrates our shared spaces and brings meaning to the everyday places we pass by. Your voice helps shape a more vibrant, inclusive Edina,” said Special Projects & Engagement Manager MJ Lamon. For more information about the new Edina Fire Station 2, visit BetterTogetherEdina.org/fire-station-2. -30-