An illustration from artist Angela Maki-North depicting ideas from the charrette process.

A visitor approaches the colorful 2020 pre-pandemic shanty village on snowshoes! Photo credit: Free Truth Media

Bundled up artists and audiences joyfully dance to the tunes of Brass Messengers during a pre-pandemic day at the colorful shanty village on frozen Bde Unma in Minneapolis, February 2020. Photo courtesy Free Truth Media.

Pictured: Board and staff members standing inside the red 2020 Welcome Shanty. Despite being bundled up in winter gear such as hats, mittens, and scarves, the nine individuals look accomplished, proud, and happy.

Opticon shanty as seen through Spectra Gigs. Photo credit Free Truth Media.

Mural by Creatives After Curfew, 38th & Chicago, Minneapolis; Photo: James Orione