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

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 fit for Artful Arches 9:15       Painting the picture of the art installation 14:40    Part Two: Welcoming Kelli Foster Warder and Gina Brady 15:10    All about Artistry and in Bloomington, Minn. 17:00    The mission and services of Fraser – an inclusive partnership 21:15    How Artful Arches may appeal to guests in a way most meaningful to them   Visit: https://www.mallofamerica.com/events/view/37410 Visit: https://artistrymn.org/ Visit: https://www.fraser.org/ Visit: https://kworksstudio.com/   Guests: Katie Donahue & Katharina Hoerath of K-Works Studio; Kelli Foster Warder, Artistry Theater & Visual Arts, and Gina Brady, Fraser   Hosts: Jill Renslow, Daniel Jasper   Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.