Marilyn intends that community-made murals "reflect the dreams, the commitment and nurturing environment necessary to make the aspirations of our community a reality- a daily reminder that life can be beautiful and connected to each other and the larger world."

Dreaming, Linking Transforming

11’ x 33’, acrylic and latex on cement block, The Link, Minneapolis, MN

The Link (organization for unhoused young adults and youth) participants, worked with community artists Marilyn Lindstrom and Francis Yellow as well as Link staff to develop a collective dream for the mural: Dreaming, Linking, Transforming. They created drawings, composition and color studies, and painted the mural, gifting the mural to the larger community.

Our Power Comes from Our People

20’ x 20’, acrylic and latex on brick, Nawayee School, Minneapolis, MN

Nawayee High School students from the Phillips neighborhood with lead artists Francis Yellow (Lakota, Dakota), Marilyn Lindstrom (European American) with guest artist Robert DesJarlait (Anishinabe, Ojibwe)

Mural in progress on South exterior wall of the Nawayee School in the Phillips neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nawayee students with resident artists worked together four seasons to design and paint the mural. The mural was made through Lakota, Dakota and Ojibwe Lifeways where it is said, "We do everything through dreams." The young muralists listened to Lifeway stories and knowledge passed down through ancestors of Francis and Robert, placing those symbols and images into the mural. The Cangleska (medicine wheel), symbolizes the concept of Relatedness of all living things.

Crossroads

18’ x 65’, acrylic and latex on cement block, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cultural Center of Minnesota, African Drum and Dance

Mural created by Lyndale neighborhood youth, with lead artists Carole Byard and Marilyn Lindstrom, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Five cultural directions are represented in the mural and in the makeup of the group.

Faces of the Future Reflect Our Past (detail) Neighborhood Safe Art Detail panel by Mali Kouanchao

14’ x 40’, acrylic and latex on brick, Minneapolis, Minnesota Neighborhood Safe Art youth with artists Marilyn Lindstrom, Carlos Menchaca and Malichansouk Kouanchao