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First Artist-in-Residence at Grand Portage | Minneapolis News
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Sofia Vanderlan, a descendant of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, is breaking ground as the first artist-in-residence at the Grand Portage National Monument — a historic collaboration with the Grand Marais Art Colony designed to ignite creativity through deep immersion in the land’s natural beauty, Ojibwe heritage, and cultural artifacts. This groundbreaking initiative, funded by Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, aims to strengthen community ties to the monument while celebrating its enduring legacy. Vanderlan’s residency marks the program’s official launch, promising art that echoes the soul of this sacred place — a bold step toward preserving and uplifting Indigenous culture through creative expression.
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