Sculpture Walk Sculpture Walk

The Fergus Falls Sculpture Walk meanders through downtown, passing local businesses, boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and the historic Center for the Arts theater, leading visitors toward the scenic Otter Tail River, home to the Riverfront Splash Pad and the farmers market at the Pavilion at Spies Park, held Tuesdays and Saturdays during market season.

Sculptures featured on the walk are chosen by the Fergus Falls Public Arts Commission and are available for purchase from the artists. In addition to these temporary installations, the walk features numerous public art pieces from Fergus Falls' permanent collection, offering visitors a rich and diverse experience.

For inquiries, please contact Sculpture Walk manager Naomi Schliesman at infosculpturewalk@fergusfalls.gov or call 320-288-5369.

In the early 2000s, Fergus Falls developed a reputation as a regional arts center. At the same time, city officials started building a future for retail and tourism along the river and the central part of downtown. In response to these progressive movements, twelve artists gathered at Fergus Brewing near the Otter Tail River on a cold January day in 2019. Ideas poured out of the creative minds and warmed their spirits as they discussed how public art near the river can help show the vitality of their community. Early in 2024, additional community leaders joined the artists and shaped the plan and advocated for financial support of the Fergus Falls Sculpture Walk.

In the summer of 2025, the inaugural tour of six sculptures opened on Lincoln Ave between Union and Cascade avenues for all the world to enjoy. Come join the fun! Visit Fergus Falls.

Applications for the 2027/2028 Fergus Falls Sculpture Walk are open through Monday, September 21, 2026. The Fergus Falls Public Arts Commission will select artwork based on conceptual strength, originality, and craftsmanship, with selected artists notified by October 26, 2026. Sculptures will be exhibited in downtown Fergus Falls and at the Fergus Falls Public Library from May 2027 through May 2028. Selected artists will receive a $2,000 honorarium, paid upon delivery of their artwork. Submissions are limited to three works per artist, open to artists 18 and older who are residents of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin, with no cost to enter.

Special thanks for supporting and funding the Sculpture Art Walk goes to the Frank Veden Charitable Trust and Lake Region Arts Council.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.