This award recognizes outstanding public art projects, interpretive signs, or other creative structures associated with trail-related improvements.
"Back to the River" artwork celebrates the Lewis and Clark expedition
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail tells stories of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through monumental public art and outdoor exhibits in 15 parks and public spaces along 40 miles of the Missouri River.
The trail exposes people to the history of Lewis and Clark's Expedition in a fun, original way while encouraging use of the Nebraska and Iowa Riverfront Trails and riverfront parks.
The emphasis on original, local artwork was designed to provide regular trail users with entertainment and knowledge, and to attract others curious about the artwork or history— exposing them to riverfront trails and parks in Nebraska and Iowa.
To encourage broad input into the project, community groups, schools, neighborhood associations, historians, scientists, artists, consultants, and contractors participated throughout the project's development. This created a heightened interest for the project, and many viewpoints and opinions were considered as the artwork progressed.
The alliances built during this project continue to strengthen and grow and the result has been more joint activities among the groups. It has also developed a community expectation of continued improvement in the aesthetics and activities available to residents and visitors. It is estimated that over 600 people left their mark on this unique endeavor.
2015: City of Redmond
2013: High Trestle Trail Steering Committee and Partners
2010: Slavic Village Development and Cleveland Public Art and Parkworks
