Artwork celebrates culture and connection

PeopleFest! celebrates Eden Prairie’s cultures through party, conversations

PeopleFest!, an annual celebration of the many cultures represented in Eden Prairie, kicked off a weeklong series of events July 26 with a party featuring dance performances, booths and cultural displays, food trucks and, for the first time, an official PeopleFest! button. The party, held on Sunday afternoon at Central Middle School, was the first event in a week that also featured presentations on immigrants and on diverse cultures, concerts at…

Artwork celebrates culture and connection

Luke Penrith with the commissioned artwork. Image: Inland Rail. A new artwork commissioned for the Inland Rail project is highlighting the cultural heritage and stories of Wiradjuri Country across the Albury to Illabo corridor in southern New South Wales. Created by Wiradjuri artist Luke Penrith, the piece represents Inland Rail’s Albury to Illabo section and explores themes of movement, connection and respect for Country. The artwork traces a j…