Ep. 146: Artful Arches at MOA: The Art of Connection

About this episode

This episode explores the Artful Arches installation at Mall of America, featuring insights from the artists and nonprofit partners involved in the project.

In this special two-part episode of So Much More, we explore Artful Arches, the vibrant immersive installation transforming Mall of America’s North Atrium into a space of creativity, connection, and exploration. In Part One, listeners meet Katie Donahue and Katharina Hoerath of K-Works Studio, the visionary artists behind the installation. They share the story behind their creative journey, what inspired Artful Arches, and how imagination, design, and purpose came together to create this colorful large-scale experience. In Part Two, the focus shifts to the nonprofit partners who helped shape the project’s broader impact. Kelli Foster Warder of Artistry Theater & Visual Arts, and Gina Brady of Fraser discuss the power of collaboration, accessibility, and community partnership in bringing this meaningful experience to life. Together, both conversations reveal how Artful Arches became more than an installation, it’s a celebration of art, inclusion, and the transformative power of community. 1:15 Part One: Welcoming Katie Donahue and Katharina Hoerath 6:00 Various art media used by K and Kat including architecture and discarded materials 7:30 Why Mall of America was the perfect…

People in this episode

Guests: Katie Donahue, Katharina Hoerath, Kelli Foster Warder, Gina Brady

Topics covered

• art installation
• community partnership
• creativity
• inclusivity
• collaboration
• transformative power of art

Keywords

• Artful Arches
• Mall of America
• K-Works Studio
• art
• community
• inclusivity
• collaboration
• installation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: K-Works Studio, Minnesota Artistry, Fraser

Places: Mall of America, Bloomington, Minn.

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